Fairtrade is as relevant to wine as coffee, tea and bananas. When you choose products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark, you’re helping support projects chosen by workers and farmers themselves. So if you’re stocking up for celebrations, look out for Fairtrade wine and make your next glass one that does a little good, too.

Whether it’s a Friday night treat, a dinner with friends or the first festive gathering of the season, every bottle of wine has a story behind it. For Sanna Miller, that story starts in South Africa’s vineyards. Fairtrade Foundation recently reached out with her story:

Before her farm became Fairtrade certified, childcare was a constant challenge. Today, Fairtrade Premium funds help support childcare in her community, giving parents peace of mind while they work.

“Our kids are at the daycare, we can work every day.”

This Black History Month, we’re reflecting on how historic racial injustices continue to shape the products we enjoy every day. In South Africa, the wine industry still carries the legacy of apartheid and the inequalities it created.

Read the full story at https://donate.fairtrade.org.uk/s/10049552/XZSdb1v8x