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Article

7 Oct 2005

Author:
John Vidal, Guardian [UK]

Nestlé launch of Fairtrade coffee divides company's critics

Nestlé, the world's largest and most ethically questioned food and drink company, yesterday launched a Fairtrade-certified coffee brand in Britain. But the initiative divided the company's critics, some of whom congratulated it for encouraging the growth of fair trade, while others said it was a cynical attempt to improve the company's global reputation.