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flag A UK survey finds most adults wrongly believe tea is grown domestically, despite nearly all being imported.

flag A new survey of 1,365 British adults reveals that 21% mistakenly believe their tea is grown in the UK, with the figure rising to 46% among 25- to 34-year-olds, despite nearly all UK tea being imported from Kenya, India, and Malawi. flag Only a small amount is grown domestically, mainly in Cornwall. flag The study, commissioned by Fairtrade, shows strong public demand for supply chain transparency, with 86% wanting clearer sourcing info, 75% seeking details on farmer payments, and 55% believing companies should take major responsibility for workers’ rights. flag Only 10% of UK tea sales are Fairtrade-certified. flag Fairtrade’s annual campaign urges retailers to adopt ethical practices, supporting farmers through guaranteed minimum prices and premiums to combat poverty and climate change impacts.

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