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Fairtrade on campus

Source: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/campusservices/eatandshop/oureffect/fairtrade/ Parent: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/departments/campusservices/eatandshop/#a4

The Fairtrade University Award

We are proud to have achieved a two star rating in the Fairtrade University Award.

Fairtrade Myth: Price

MYTH - "Fairtrade products are more expensive"

FACT - Many Fairtrade certified products are own-label or inexpensive brand products.

Fairtrade Myth: Farmer's Price

MYTH - "Only a small percentage of the price of a Fairtrade product goes to the farmer"

FACT - The percentage of the farmers price is decided before it hits the shops, ensuring they receive a fair price.

Fairtrade on campus

Supporting the Brew It Fair campaign

Our Barisca Coffee Co. hot drinks are all Fairtrade

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

Latest News

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a two star accreditation in the Fairtrade University Award.

The award has been designed in conjunction with the Fairtrade Foundation and National Union of Students and demonstrates commitment to Fairtrade and embedding ethical and sustainable practices throughout our areas.

The two star award shows an improvement on our last accreditation two years ago where we were awarded one star. This is a real testament to the team and all who have been involved across the University.

During Fairtrade Fortnight 2025, staff and students across the University took part in our survey providing an insight into awareness, understanding, and engagement with Fairtrade products and initiatives on campus. Here are the results.

Our follow-up research results compare the results our Fairtrade Fortnight surveys from 2024 and 2025.

The University Commitment

The University is committed to supporting, using and promoting Fairtrade within the retail and catering outlets and services on campus and works towards a number of goals set by the Fairtrade Foundation.

Events - Fairtrade Fortnight!

To highlight and celebrate the cause, each year we celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight, with events, promotions and competitions. Read about our activities this year on the tab below or on our Facebook page.

Available on Campus

We're proud to be supporting the work of the Fairtrade Foundation by bringing some exciting and delicious products to our customers, including:

Play Fair - Get Involved

We are always on the lookout for students who are interested in helping us to embed Fairtrade throughout our services and to promote ethical, fair practices across our campuses. If you are interested and feel passionate about Fairtrade issues, here are just some of the ways in which you can get involved:

Supporting The Cause This Year

This years Fairtrade Fortnight campaign is urging everyone to Brew it Fair by picking up Fairtrade products and speaking up for fairer trade. The campaign runs from 22nd September - 5th October.

We aim to raise awareness of how important it is to support Fairtrade. This year we have planned the following;

How does University of Exeter support Fairtrade?

• University of Exeter has a two-star Fairtrade Universities Award. In doing so it has set up a committed partnership, who meet regularly and work towards achieving and maintaining our Fairtrade status.

• A wide selection of Fairtrade products is readily available at all shops and cafes on campus, and we are working to expand our offerings all the time.

• There are educational leaflets in cafes and shops across the campus so that consumers (both staff and students) can increase their awareness of Fairtrade.

• All tea, coffee and hot chocolate served in our cafes is Fairtrade, and we serve Fairtrade hot beverages and snacks at all our meetings and events on campus.

• We regularly host events and campaigns on campus throughout the year to increase student awareness and consumption of Fairtrade products, particularly during Fairtrade Fortnight.

How can YOU support Fairtrade?

• GET INVOLVED! All volunteers are welcome! There are events going on all year round, if you would like to help out simply ask your manager to put you in touch with the partnership.

• GET EDUCATED! Read up on Fairtrade, both online and through the educational material dotted around campus.

• SPREAD THE WORD! Promote Fairtrade products wherever possible. If you are working in a café or shop, why not point your customers in the direction of Fairtrade products?

• BE A RESPONSIBLE CONSUMER! Buy Fairtrade products in all of our university outlets.

• SPEAK UP! Can’t find what you’re looking for? If you think we could be doing better, all suggestions of Fairtrade and ethical products are welcome, just let the appropriate manager know.