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Information point. By Cuma Yilmaz . Fair trade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. Introduction.
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Information point By Cuma Yilmaz
Fair trade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world Introduction
1. The concept of 'fair trade' has been around for over 40 years but a formal labelling scheme wasn't launched until the late 1980s. • 2. . The first Fair trade label was launched in 1988. It was branded "Max Havelaar," after a fictional Dutch character who opposed the exploitation of coffee pickers in Dutch colonies. • 3. In 1994, the first Fair trade certified product was launched. Green & Black's Maya Gold chocolate was then shortly followed by Cafe direct coffee and Clipper tea. • 4. In 1997, Fair trade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) was established in Bonn, Germany to unite the labelling initiatives under one umbrella and establish worldwide standards and certification.
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Learning new skills can make a big difference to crop yields and in the harsh conditions of Zimbabwe, farmers need to make the most of every inch of ground they farm. These pre-recorded podcasts provide practical advice and training, and farmers benefit even if they can’t read. Let's Hear It!(1)
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