The climate crisis poses an increasing threat not only to some of the planet’s most beloved food products, but to the farmers and agricultural workers who grow them. Fairtrade Fortnight will shine a light on how the survival of some of our most popular foods – bananas, cocoa, coffee – hangs in the balance unless we can achieve inclusive and equitable climate solutions.

You can find Fairtrade items – including bananas, coffee, chocolate and confectionery items – year-round across UoN retail outlets (excluding Starbucks, Costa and the Students’ Union).

To celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight there will bake sales across our campuses. Come along and enjoy a sweet treat with proceeds going towards the fight for climate justice and equality.

• Monday 27 February outside Puritea in Portland, and Hipps Café and Café Greens in the Medical School
• Tuesday 28 February at DRSV café
• Wednesday 1 March at Trent Café, and Café Greens in the Medical School
• Thursday 2 March in Portland Food Court
• Friday 3 March at Hallward Library Café and Café Greens in the Medical School
• Monday 6 March at Coates Café and Café Greens in the Medical School
• Wednesday 8 March at George Green Library Café

In addition, look out for coffee bean competitions in Coates Café, George Green Library Café, Hallward Café, Hipps Café, Trent Café and Marmont Café. Guess the number of beans in the jar while you’re waiting on your Americano – closest guess wins a prize.

To underscore our commitment to Fairtrade, the university is working towards achieving the Fairtrade University and College Award.

Find out more about Fairtrade Fortnight.