Carmarthenshire primary school pupils have joined others across the world in celebrating Fairtrade Fortnight.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s catering department laid on a special themed lunch to mark the event on Thursday (March 6) and used Fairtrade bananas as part of the meal.
Pupils tucked into tasty homemade spaghetti bolognaise with peas and garlic bread, followed by Fairtrade banana, ice cream and homemade hot chocolate sauce.
Fairtrade Fortnight encourages fair terms of trade for millions of farmers and workers in developing countries. Climate change, rising food and fuel costs, and volatile market prices mean they face an uncertain future.
Catering Services Manager Sandra Weigel said: “It is important that we show our support to Fairtrade as it links in well with our efforts to deliver a healthy and nutritionally balanced school meals at the same we also have the opportunity to educate children on the ethics of Fairtrade.”
Carmarthenshire County Council’s catering department works in partnership with Carmarthenshire’s Local Public Health Team and the NHS Paediatric Dieticians to develop the menus.
Executive Board Member for Children’s Services, Cllr Keith Davies, said: “We’re always pleased to support Fairtrade Fortnight, and are proud to use the opportunity to let children know about ethically sourced produce from around the world.”
For further information visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk or call 01267 246521
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