Why is fair trade a good thing?
1/ Fair Trade means fair pay and better working conditions for producers in the developing world. Fair trade products are made in safe and healthy working conditions. Fair Trade discourages forced labour and exploitive child labour. Fair Trade support sustainable practices that minimize the environmental footprint.
Why do customers like fair trade?
84% of consumers have trust in the Fairtrade Mark, and Fairtrade’s work in providing fair prices, a living income and helping farmers to escape from poverty is crucial to this trust.
What are disadvantages of fair trade?
What Are the Cons of Fair Trade?
- There are natural limits to the success that can be achieved.
- There are very high fees associated with this model.
- There is a limited customer base around the world.
- The amount of product choice is greatly reduced.
- Administration costs don’t go to the suppliers.
Did you know facts about fair trade?
Fairtrade facts
- The Fairtrade system currently works with over 1.70 million farmers and workers.
- There are 1,707 Fairtrade producer organisations across 73 countries.
- More than 2,400 companies have licensed over 35,000 Fairtrade products.
- Fairtrade sales reached over £8.9 billion (2018 figure) from 158 countries.
How old is fair trade?
2019 marks 25 years since Fairtrade certified products first became available to buy in the UK. Here, we look back over the Fairtrade timeline, from when it was established in 1992 right up to the 25th anniversary of the FAIRTRADE Mark, which we celebrate in 2019.
What countries need fair trade?
- Argentina.
- Belize.
- Bolivia.
- Colombia.
- Costa Rica.
- Dominican Republic.
- Ethiopia.
- Ghana.
How many countries are affected by fair trade?
72 countries
Are pineapples fair trade?
While sustainable/ethical pineapples such as Fairtrade pineapples do exist in the UK, they are not market-wide initiatives requiring broader commitment, and are thus limited in the reach they are able to achieve.