Fairtrade Embsay with Eastby held a Big Brew event in February.
Big Brew is a Transform Trade (formerly Traidcraft) initiative. Transform Trade has been fighting for trade justice since 1986, so it’s the 40th Anniversary Year. The Embsay and Eastby Fairtrade group are aiming to raise £400 – £10 for every year Traidcraft/Transform Trade has been in existence.
The group raised £257.60 at the event and it was a very joyful occasion. There was a Fairtrade stall and pre-loved book stall and lots of delicious home baking to sample as well as new jams from True Origin, produced in Eswatini, by the Black Mamba women’s cooperative. Peach and ginger was the favourite! Another similar event is planned for the first weekend in Fairtrade Fortnight.
Posted on March 2nd, 2026 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News
What about an egg to treasure and give lasting pleasure? Namaste has a range of beautiful hand painted Kashmiri eggs, decorative felt eggs from Nepal and mini speckled soapstone eggs (30% offer on the latter). My favourite is the felt chicken in egg! See Namaste’s full range for Easter.
If it’s chocolate eggs you’re wanting, the Meaningful Chocolate Company has the largest range with Fun Packs, and the Real Easter Egg which includes a new 24-page Easter story activity book and a £200 prize competition. Palm oil and plastic free. Check out a Fair Trade shop or why not get together with friends and place an order direct. 
Divine Chocolate is producing luxury milk chocolate mini eggs filled with smooth caramel or hazelnut praline and
Tony’s Chocolonely large hollow Easter eggs can be found in some supermarkets as can their mixed pouches of small eggs.
Posted on March 1st, 2026 by Fairtrade Yorkshire News
