From 22 February to 7 March, people are encouraged to show their support for small producers in developing countries by swapping items on their regular shopping list for the Fairtrade version. You can make a choice and make a stand, by swapping your usual cuppa for a Fairtrade cuppa, your usual bananas for Fairtrade bananas, or your cotton socks for Fairtrade cotton socks.

This year’s campaign is aiming for one million and one swaps, and every swap will be proof that the people of the UK want producers in the developing world to get a fairer deal. For more information visit www.thebigswap.org.uk – a hub for all your swapping needs. It tells you how to get involved, what you can swap and most importantly, how to register your efforts.

Members of local Fairtrade Steering Groups met in a call to encourage as many people as possible to get behind the campaign. Across the region, many shops and supermarkets will have displays supported by members of the local Fairtrade committees. Please stop and take a look at just how many fairly-traded products are available and take the opportunity to gather more information.

To find out more about Fairtrade Fortnight visit www.fairtrade.org.uk.