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Food producers, retailers, tourist attractions, and organisations throughout Cumbria have pledged their support towards making the Lake District National Park a Fairtrade Zone.
Around 60 people attended this month's launch event which showcased the variety of local and fairtrade produce on offer.
Individuals and organisations are backing the campaign being led by the Lake District National Park Authority and the Cumbria Fairtrade Network for the area to become the world’s first national park Fairtrade Zone. The initiative will also encourage people and businesses to buy local produce that will benefit the local economy and the environment.
Chief Executive of the National Park, Richard Leafe, explained: “Food and drink is a huge contributor to the national park’s carbon footprint. This initiative aims to promote sustainability both home and abroad by increasing the uptake of Fairtrade products and promoting what we produce locally."
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