Which foods are Fairtrade?
Fairtrade products
- Bananas. A go-to snack for people on the run, bananas are a supermarket staple.
- Cocoa. Chances are you ate some this week – the world loves cocoa, but wouldn’t love the conditions of many of those who grow it.
- Coffee.
- Flowers.
- Sugar.
- Tea.
- Cotton.
- Fruit/Juices.
What products should you buy fair trade?
Fairtrade Chocolate
- Chocolate And Love.
- Clonakilty Chocolate.
- Divine Chocolate.
- Green and Blacks.
- Mars.
- Vego.
- KitKat.
- Maltesers.
Where do fair trade foods come from?
Fairtrade products come from over 70 different countries from around the world. The people who produce these items receive a minimum price and premium for their products. Fairtrade has encouraged many farmers to farm in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly way, using fewer chemicals and effective irrigation.
Is Fair Trade good?
Fair trade makes the world a better place When you treat farmers and workers fairly, everyone benefits. Fair trade helps businesses source products that are ethically and sustainably produced while giving consumers confidence that the people behind the products they buy get a fair deal for their hard work.
What are the three main principles of fair trade?
Fair Trade Principles
- Long-Term Direct Trading Relationships.
- Payment of Fair Prices.
- No Child, Forced or Otherwise Exploited Labor.
- Workplace Non-Discrimination, Gender Equity, and Freedom of Association.
- Democratic & Transparent Organizations.
- Safe Working Conditions & Reasonable Work Hours.
How do you maintain fair trade?
PROMOTE FAIR TRADE
- Buy Fair Trade products from your local stores and supermarkets, and encourage your family, friends and colleagues to do the same.
- If your favourite store or supermarket is not selling Fair Trade products, ask the store manager/owner to include Fair Trade merchandise.