Fairtrade is a certification system that aims to promote fairer trading conditions for small-scale farmers and workers. It provides benefits like minimum prices and social premiums to help producers improve their lives and communities. The document outlines Fairtrade's vision of empowering producers and combating poverty through fair trade. It also summarizes the key benefits of Fairtrade certification for producers, consumers, and the environment.
13. For producers, the main
benefits of Fairtrade are
more stable prices, and
long-term trading
relationships.
These allow producers to
develop their businesses
and plan ahead for the
future.
14. With Fairtrade, consumers can
buy products – from an ever
growing range – in line with
their values.
By buying into Fairtrade,
consumers support producers
who are working to improve
their lives.
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15. Fairtrade also rewards and
encourages environmentally
sustainable practices,
including organic certification
and more.