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Where now for fair trade?

Bob Doherty Business School, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Iain A. Davies Marketing, University of Bath, Bath, UK
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Sophi Tranchell Divine Chocolate Ltd, London, UK
Pages 161-189 | Received 25 Nov 2011, Accepted 21 Apr 2012, Published online: 15 Aug 2012

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