Fairtrade Foundation plans record attempt for Fairtrade Fortnight

The Fairtrade Foundation wants as many people as possible to eat a Fairtrade banana between noon on Friday 6th March and noon on Saturday 7th March in order to set a world record.

To join in and add yourself to the "Go Bananas" Google Map, sign up here.

Over 200,000 people have signed up so far.

Nottingham University Students' Union, Vanilla Restaurant & Bar in Great Titchfield Street, Central London, and Staffordshire Council are just three of the organisations taking part.

Why not join in and do your bit to support the Fairtrade movement?

The Fairtrade Labelling Organisation quote a study that showing 92% of consumers will pay extra in a recession for a product that is ethically certified, while 68 % of consumers remain loyal to a brand in a recession if it is one that supports a good cause.

Fairtrade Fortnight will also see events take place all around Britain, including a Business Breakfast exploring whether the global economic downturn will have a major impact on the Fairtrade movement. Details are here.