Living Green - Episode 95 - Fairtrade Food

The video discusses a store in Sussex that sources all its products from within a 50-mile radius, ensuring fresh produce and reducing fossil fuel consumption. The store has expanded significantly, attracting over 900 customers weekly. A local fair trade initiative supports farmers, helping sustain one of England's last dairy farms and highlighting the importance of such assistance to prevent the loss of local farming communities.

How has the store changed in the past three years?

• It has decreased its customer base

• It has reduced its product range

• It has expanded to a purpose-built shop

• It has moved to a new location

Approximately how many customers does the store attract weekly?

• 700

• 500

• 900

• 1100

What is one of the main benefits of sourcing products locally for the store?

• Increased product variety

• Lower transportation costs

• Higher product prices

• Longer shelf life

What initiative has been created to support local farmers and producers?

• An international export scheme

• A national farming program

• A local fair trade initiative

• A global trade initiative

What is the impact of the fair trade initiative on local farming communities?

• It has increased the use of fossil fuels

• It has led to the closure of many farms

• It has helped sustain local farming communities

• It has reduced the number of local producers