UK: Co-operative extends Fairtrade line to Somerfield stores
By: Katy Askew | 18 February 2010
UK retailer The Co-operative Group has said that its recently acquired Somerfield stores will begin to carry its Fairtrade products.
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UK retailer The Co-operative Group has said that its recently acquired Somerfield stores will begin to carry its Fairtrade products.

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