The FAIRTRADE Mark The original FAIRTRADE Mark has always stood for fairly produced and fairly traded products. It also means the product is fully traceable (kept separate from non-certified products) from farm to shelf. You see this Mark on single-ingredient products, such as bananas and coffee.
Why is the Fairtrade logo important?
It provides a straightforward route for consumers who want reassurance that people have not been exploited for the sake of their tea or coffee. It is so simple that my 5-year-old can spot the Fairtrade Mark on a supermarket shelf and pester me to buy her the product (usually chocolate!).
What does a coffee bag bearing the Fair Trade Certified logo mean?
If you see a Fair Trade sticker on a bag of coffee, that coffee has been certified by a company such as Fair Trade USA. Fair Trade coffee means that the supply chain that has produced that coffee has been audited and maintains Fair Trade standards in areas such as worker’s rights and sustainability.
What does a fair trade symbol mean on chocolate?
Fair Trade Means Fair Compensation for All Usually farmers get 3.2% of the price of the final chocolate product, which sometimes comes out to just $0.50 per day. Fair Trade sets a minimum price that cocoa farmers must be paid per ton.
What is the Fairtrade slogan?
The slogan at the time, “Trade not Aid”, gained international recognition in 1968 when it was adopted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) to put the emphasis on the establishment of fair trade relations with the developing world.
Why is Fairtrade bad?
The costs of these standards can be quite high, meaning that although you have more chance of selling your produce, the cost of maintaining standards can sometime actually outweigh the amount made by selling your produce, therefore making Fairtrade detrimental to the livelihood of the Fairtrade farmers.
How can you tell if a product is Fairtrade?
The FAIRTRADE Mark is a registered certification label for products sourced from producers in developing countries. The Mark is used only on products certified in accordance with Fairtrade Standards and on promotional materials to encourage people to buy Fairtrade products.
Is Dairy Milk fair trade?
The company has committed to the Fairtrade certification of Cadbury Dairy Milk for the whole of the British and Irish markets. The Fairtrade Foundation sees this as just a first step in a long partnership to improve livelihoods for cocoa growers.
