Fairtrade Standard
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working
conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for
farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies
to pay sustainable prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of
conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the
poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their
position and have more control over their lives.
Fairtrade delivers a better deal for farmers and producers in
the developing world through:
- A fair and stable price for their produce
- Security of long-term contracts
- Investment in local community development
- Improved working conditions
- Environmentally sustainable farming methods
- Support in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to operate
successfully in the global economy
To learn more about Fairtrade, click here.