During Fairtrade Fortnight 2015, tea and coffee connoisseurs were asked by the Coleraine Borough Fairtrade Group, which is run by Coleraine Borough Council, to vote for their favourite Fairtrade Café.
Participating cafés included Moka (Coleraine campus), The Cornerstone (Garvagh), Ground Espresso Bars (Coleraine and Portrush), New Society (Coleraine) and Starbucks (Coleraine).
Customers of all participating cafés were invited to vote online by the local Fairtrade Group. When voting closed, Moka was chosen by the public as the favourite Fairtrade café, winning 31 per cent of the votes.
Moka Manager, Ann Rodgers, said, “We were delighted when the Coleraine Borough Fairtrade Group nominated us to be entered into the Borough’s Fairtrade Café Awards. It is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the Fairtrade work we have been pioneering at Moka.
“Moka is a local, fiercely independent outlet that is proud of its commitment to Fairtrade. We’ve even introduced our own signature recipes such as ‘muffins with morals’ and we’re thrilled our customers enjoy the effort we put in to creating the overall Moka experience.”
Mayor of Coleraine Borough, Councillor George Duddy said, “Coleraine Borough Council runs the Coleraine Borough Fairtrade Group. The Group runs the Fairtrade Café Awards to help raise awareness of Fairtrade café products. Many people enjoying a cuppa when they’re out and about may not be aware that they are drinking a Fairtrade product.
“It’s good to know that when we’re enjoying a Fairtrade tea or coffee, we are helping farmers and growers in developing countries work for a better standard of living, buy medicines and pay for healthcare and education for their children. Buying Fairtrade products makes a real and tangible difference to thousands of people and their families. Congratulations to Moka on winning the Coleraine Borough Fairtrade Café Award 2015. Many thanks to all the cafés, shops and stores who sell Fairtrade products.”