Local MP full of beans as coffee shop serves 100,000th Fairtrade cuppa
A popular coffee shop reached a major milestone, proudly pouring its 100,000th Fairtrade coffee to local MP Alex Mayer, during Fairtrade Fortnight.
Whether you’re enjoying an espresso, lingering over a latte, or catching up with a cappuccino, one thing is certain at Bidwell West’s Esquires Coffee: every brew is Fairtrade.
Fairtrade Fortnight shines a spotlight on the farmers and growers behind our favourite foods and drink. Choosing Fairtrade guarantees farmers a fairer price for their crops, protects them from volatile global markets, and provides an extra Fairtrade Premium which communities can invest in schools, healthcare, clean water, or improving their farms.
During her visit, Alex Mayer MP heard how Esquires has become a real community hub on the new-build estate. Owner Anwar Sweiti says it is a place where neighbours meet, friendships brew, and Fairtrade is part of everyday life. Ms Mayer also learnt how the shop is celebrating it’s second anniversary year.
The MP who has signed the Fairtrade Foundation’s pledge to “Be The Change” said many residents, especially from local church groups, have spoken to her about their support for fairtrade.
Alex Mayer MP said: “Every coffee doesn’t just taste good – it does good too. By choosing Fairtrade, coffee-lovers are helping farmers and growers get a fairer deal, ensuring a sustainable future one sip at a time. It’s clear from the number of people who asked me to sign the ‘Be The Change’ pledge that Fairtrade really matters to the Bidwell West community.”
Anwar Sweiti, Branch Owner of Esquires Coffee Bidwell West, said: “Serving Fairtrade products has always been at the heart of what we do. Our second anniversary is the perfect time to celebrate that commitment and to thank our customers for supporting ethical sourcing every day. Let’s all raise a Fairtrade cup to a fairer world.”