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Is it ok to buy non-ethically certified coffee from a small independent?

December 25, 2019July 23, 2014 by Editorial Team

If I no longer buy my Fairtrade coffee from a multinational chain. Instead, I’ve switched to a tiny independent. The coffee tastes great, but isn’t ethically certified. Is it better or worse?

If you have an ethical dilemma, email Lucy at lucy.siegle@observer.co.uk

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