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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, their families and communities - benefit from Fairtrade. 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, their families and communities - benefit from Fairtrade
The FAIRTRADE Mark means: • Producer groups receive a premium to invest in improving their communities and businesses • Farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products • Greater respect for the environment • Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets • A closer link between shoppers and producers
FAIRTRADE means……. extra income to invest in bringing about change for the future
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
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”. NiokaAbbott, Banana Grower and Chair of Langley Park cooperative, St Vincent
Growth in number of producer groups benefitting through Fairtrade