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Scotmid Co-op began life as St Cuthbert’s Co-operative Association in July 1859. The first shop opened on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh.

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Campaign Coffee Scotland (CCS) was established by a group of returned Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) volunteers.

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One World Shop, Edinburgh started

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The first ever Fair Trade conference held in Scotland by Campaign Coffee Scotland (CCS) and GreenCity Wholefoods.

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Campaign Coffee Scotland and GreenCity collaborate on launch of Equal Exchange brand.

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Equal Exchange launches as a co-operative business.

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First product with Fairtrade Mark in UK.

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The first Fairtrade Fortnight.

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In 1998, Co-op became the first retailer in the UK to start selling Fairtrade products in every Co-op store.

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First Fairtrade bananas in the UK are launched.

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In 2000, Co-op was the first UK retailer to sell own brand Fairtrade chocolate.

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Linlithgow Oxfam Group promote Fairtrade in the town.

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In 2001, Co-op was the first retailer to sell an own-brand fair trade wine, the Co-op Chilean Carmenere, in partnership with Traidcraft.

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Dundee City Council first adopted a resolution supporting fair trade.

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Rainbow Turtle shop opened in Paisley.

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Window display in Linlithgow library - there was an annual window display there every Fairtrade Fortnight until the library moved to new premises.

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One World Shop, Glasgow opened.

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Strathaven becomes the 1st Fairtrade Town in Scotland with Aberfeldy.

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Paisley becomes a Fairtrade Town.

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Meeting held to launch Hamilton Fairtrade Town bid and steering group formed.

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News story in Hamilton Advertiser about Hamilton's bid to become a Fairtrade Town.

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Dundee became Scotland’s first fair trade city in 2004.

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Aberdeen becomes a Fairtrade City.

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Linlithgow becomes a Fairtrade town - the first in the Lothians and the 4th in Scotland.

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In 2004, Co-op was the first retailer to sell Fairtrade sugar.

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Edinburgh became a Fairtrade City.

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Signing the application to become a Fairtrade Town.

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South Lanarkshire Council pass resolution to support Hamilton's bid.

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Hamilton achieves status as a Fairtrade Town. News article from Hamilton Advertiser.

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Jim Lee, Chair of Hamilton Fairtrade Group, presents Fairtrade Town certificate to the Provost.

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'Motherwell aims for Fairtrade status' press release.

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Motherwell aims for Fair Trade Status Press Release 8 March 2005, p1

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First Meeting of Motherwell Fairtrade Steering Group.

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Motherwell Fairtrade Steering Group, 9 May 2007

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Fairtrade status achieved as 1st Fairtrade County in Scotland. Photo of two of the original Fairtrade Group, Marg Meade and Patricia Payne who were enthusiastic Fairtrade supporters at one of the Annual Fairtrade Fortnight Coffee Mornings held in Kinross.

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St Andrews is declared a Fairtrade Town.

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The then Welsh Assembly Government and the then Scottish Executive agree criteria for what would constitute a Fair Trade Nation.

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Wales has been declared the world's first fair trade nation by campaigners, for the progress it has made increasing the availability of such goods.

A number of targets were set in 2006 by the Wales Fair Trade Forum (WFTF) in consultation with independent experts to reach the fair trade nation goal.

These included having fair trade groups in 55% of towns and every county working towards fair trade status.

First Minister Rhodri Morgan said the declaration was a "great honour".

The fair trade campaign seeks greater equity in international trade and offers better trading conditions and rights for marginalised producers and workers.

Fair trade guarantees set minimum price to farmers for their products, which covers the cost of sustainable production and adds a premium to be spent on social or economic projects.

Fair trade products include fruit and vegetables, footballs, chocolate and clothing.

The campaign was launched by political leaders two years ago in a joint initiative with Scotland.

The campaign in Wales has seen the WFTF, which has received funding from the assembly government, encourage schools, businesses and other organisations to switch to fair trade products.

It also obtained a commitment from the assembly government to use fair trade goods.

More than 1,000 volunteers have helped to persuade 58 towns, 380 schools and groups in all 22 Welsh counties to commit to learning about fair trade and use fair trade products.

An independent panel of fair trade experts from Britain and Europe reviewed all of the evidence collated and congratulated Wales on its progress.

The WFTF is now planning to implement the second phase of its campaign which will focus on increasing buying and using fair trade products.

Summit

Andy Wilson of WFTF said it hoped the model pioneered by Wales would be adopted by other countries.

"Wales as far as the UK is concerned, is pioneering. But there is still a long way to go before we can say everyone in Wales is committed to fair trade," he said.

"We hope the work that has been done in Wales will benefit producers in the third world and in turn we will benefit from the stronger relationships we build with the developing world."

Up to 30 fair trade producers from across the globe will meet Sustainability Minister Jane Davidson, as well as activists and Welsh suppliers, in a summit in Newport later.

Mr Morgan said Wales' progress in adopting fair trade showed "how a small country like ours can make a difference".

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Wales has been declared the world's first fair trade nation by campaigners, for the progress it has made increasing the availability of such goods. A number of targets were set in 2006 by the Wales Fair Trade Forum (WFTF) in consultation with independent experts to reach the fair trade nation goal.

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Falkirk becomes a Fairtrade Town.

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Hamilton produces Fairtrade directory.

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A local flowerbed features the Fairtrade logo

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Co-op became the first retailer to stock Fairtrade bananas in every store in 2007.

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Fairtrade Zone Status awarded to Motherwell Area including Motherwell, Carfin, Cleland, New Stevenston, Newarthill and Holytown.

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L from FTF Congratulations, FT Zone Status, Motherwell, 30 01 2007

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Fair Trade campaigners meet in Perth and agree to proceed with efforts to establish the Scottish Fair Trade Forum to co-ordinate the Fair Trade Nation campaign.

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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum appoints its first staff member, Betsy Reed, as Co-ordinator.

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In 2008, Co-op was the first UK retailer to switch all hot beverages including tea, coffee and hot chocolate to Fairtrade.

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The Falkirk Council area becomes a Fairtrade Zone.

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Fair Trade underwear arrives at Rainbow Turtle!

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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum is registered as a company with charitable status.

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JTS (Just Trading Scotland) started trading - with the first container of rice arriving just in time for Fairtrade Fortnight 2009

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Biggar Primary became a Fairtrade School in 2009.

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Fairtrade Fortnight in Renfrewshire schools. Rice and Bananas.

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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum elects its first  Board of Trustees replacing the previous steering group/interim Board.

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Strathaven helps celebrate 500 Fairtrade Towns

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Strathaven takes part in the 500 miles bike ride celebrating 500 Fairtrade Towns

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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum moves into its office at Thistle Street in Edinburgh.

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Fair Trade bunting competition in Renfrewshire schools.

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Fairtrade Fortnight cookies with Rainbow Turtle founder member Molly.

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A Village Fairtrade Group in Alford, Aberdeenshire was formed in April 2012.

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Peterhead and Buchan gained Fairtrade status in 2012.

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Bearsden & Milngavie Fairtrade Towns Group established.

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Service of celebration featuring local schools with Martin Rhodes.

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Strathaven Celebrates 10 years as a Fairtrade Town.

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Fairtrade bananas at Harlaw Reservoir with some members of Balerno Fairtrade Group

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Balerno became a Fairtrade Village.

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Scotland becomes a Fair Trade Nation.

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Alford was awarded Fairtrade Village status.

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Lenzie recognised as a Fairtrade Town.

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Strathaven completes the Malawi Rice Challenge

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Amazing achievement of selling 210kg in the Rice Challenge

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Motherwell Fairtrade Zone Renewal of Fairtrade Zone Status Certificate.

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Motherwell Fairtrade Renewal Certificate 28 August 2013

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Falkirk & Linlithgow groups join up to take a joint walk along the Union Canal from Linlithgow to Falkirk (with a welcome cup of tea on reaching Falkirk!)

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Aberdeenshire becomes a Fairtrade Zone

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Linlithgow celebrates 10 years as a Fairtrade town.

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Strathaven renews its Fairtrade status.

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Mandira and Amisha from Get Paper Industry in Nepal visited Alford during Fairtrade Fortnight.

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Foncho the banana farmer visits Paisley pupils.

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Shared Interest visits Glasgow to meet supporters.

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The Scottish Fair Trade Forum moves into offices at Robertson House in Glasgow.

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Members of St Andrews Fairtrade Town Campaign.

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Members of St Andrews Fairtrade Town Campaign receive the Scottish Fair Trade Forum Community Award in 2015.

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A Fairtrade in Verse, led by Anna Crowe, StAnza (Scotland’s Poetry Festival).

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Mary Popple, a member of St Andrews Fairtrade Campaign, pictured with The Claret Jug.

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The Open, 2015 was Fairtrade Certified for the first time.

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Howard Msukwa of Kilomero Rice, Malawi, schools talk.

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One of many events over the years in Linlithgow - a Fairtrade Bazaar, with belly dancers!

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Bishopton - first Fairtrade Village in Renfrewshire.

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Melrose, Scottish Borders becomes a Fairtrade Town

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Some of Perth & Kinross's Councillors and Fairtrade Champions, prior to achieving Zone status in August 2016.

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Perth & Kinross's Fairtrade resolution passed.

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Rainbow Turtle is fundraising.

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Gavin's Mill Community Project becomes a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.

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Linlithgow Fairtrade Partnership produces pin badges for competition prizes and promotions.

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Gavin's Mill shop and cafe opens.

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Perth & Kinross first achieved Fairtrade Zone status - and have successfully renewed status ever since.

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East Ayrshire Fairtrade Group completes a Fairtrade Walk in Fenwick.

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Scotland renews its Fair Trade Nation status.

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Fairtrade Walk along the Loch Leven Heritage Trail in April 2017.

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Rainbow Turtle's 15th Birthday celebration.

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Cupar Fair Trade Group celebrated 10 years of Cupar being a Fairtrade Town by commissioning a mural, by community artist Kerry Wilson, to be painted on the wall of the Cupar Co-op. Kerry helped members of the group and members of the Fairtrade Group at Bell Baxter High School to create this local landmark which has the slogan 'Choose Products that Change Lives'. Cupar Fair Trade Group was given the Innovation Award for this by Scottish Fair Trade Forum.

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Fair Trade walk around Perth for the Scottish Fair Trade Forum's Campaigner Conference.

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Scottish Fair Trade Forum Campaigner Conference in Perth with speakers from St. John’s Academy Fair Trade Group.

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Strathaven celebrates 15 years as a Fairtrade Town

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All the pupils' contributions, from 7 local primary schools, to our annual Fairtrade Fortnight Poster Competition were published in our 15 years Commemorative booklet.

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Scottish Fair Trade Awards 2017 hosted by Rainbow Turtle.

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In 2017, Co-op became the first UK retailer to source all our cocoa across the business on Fairtrade terms.

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KASFA farmers Howard and Webster join SFTF conference

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Cupar Fair Trade Town Trail established.

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One of the displays in all the Culture Perth and Kinross libraries in 2018 for Fairtrade Fortnight.

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East Ayrshire Fairtrade Zone Renewal