Fair trade attracts sales as shoppers attune to mindful buying

For many natural retailers, sourcing locally is an infallible  value. Thanks to accumulating interest initiated by organizations such as Slow Food, Edible  regional magazines and techy local eating resources like eatlocalgrown.com, shoppers continue to not only seek deeper knowledge of how their food, clothing, accessories and personal  care items are produced, but also want to hear the stories behind production. Who made this, and  under what conditions?