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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7.5 million people producers, workers and their families - benefit as a result of Fairtrade. © Simon Rawles. The FAIRTRADE Mark means:
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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7.5 million people producers, workers and their families - benefit as a result of Fairtrade © Simon Rawles
The FAIRTRADE Mark means: • Farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products • Producer groups receive a premium to invest in improving their • communities and businesses • Greater respect for the environment • Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets • A closer link between shoppers and producers
Fairtrade means….. a fair and stable price for producers © SimonRawles © SimonRawles
Fairtrade means….. extra income to invest in bringing about change for the future ’ © SimonRawles
Fairtrade means… producers are working to protect their environment ‘With Fairtrade income we were able to implement a fermentation program to improve the quality of our cocoa and to convert our production to certified organic.’ Isidoro de la Rosa, Executive Director, CONACADO © SimonRawles
Fairtrade means… small farmers have a stronger position in world markets ‘The banana industry in the Windward Islands is about livelihood but due to unforeseen forces [world trade rules] we are struggling, Fairtrade continues to be our niche and I am confident we will survive”. Nioka Abbott Banana Grower and Chair of Langley Park cooperative, St Vincent
Growth in number of producer groups benefitting through Fairtrade