7:20am Monday 8th March 2010
By Suruchi Sharma
SCHOOLCHILDREN in a Haringey primary school showed their support for fairtrade brands at a special assembly last week.
They were joined by Veronica Pasteur, head of campaigns for Fairtrade, who led a workshop telling pupils at St Aiden’s Primary School, in Albany Road, about the work of food producers in developing countries.
The Fairtrade label on products means the farmer or producer is guaranteed a minimum fair price for their produce, including a premium which is invested in projects for that area.
The system is overseen worldwide by the Fairtrade Labelling Organisation International, which checks that standards are being met.
Haringey Council is currently bidding to become a fairtrade borough, meaning that at least 33 retailers and 17 cafes in the area stock two or more fairtrade products.
The council also has to set up a steering group for residents to get involved.
Haringey Council leader, Councillor Claire Kober (Labour), said: "Haringey is proud to support Fairtrade. As a council we use fairtrade products whenever we can.
“It's great for young people to be aware of what a difference buying fairtrade goods can make to the lives of those in developing countries. Taking this message into schools is great and can help make us all more aware of how we can support the Fairtrade brand further."
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