A certification scheme that evaluates the economic, social and environmental impacts of the production and trade of agricultural products, in particular: coffee, sugar, tea, chocolate, and others. Fai [..]

1. In the context of the Fair Trade Movement, this is international trade in which producers are paid a fair price. 2. In the context of trade policy, this is trade that is not unfair -- that is, subs [..]

Definition In the context of the Fair Trade Movement, this is international trade in which producers are paid a fair price.

Business model that seeks to change the terms of trade to ensure that small farmers and artisans get a better deal.

arrangements between agricultural producers and sellers based upon principles of fair exchange and respect for workers

A market-based approach to reducing poverty and empowering farmers in developing countries by encouraging fair wages and labor conditions and promoting environmental sustainability. TransFair USA is the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, which carry the official “Fair Trade Certified

Fair trade practices ensure small farmers are not exploited. The resulting higher incomes reduce poverty and increase investment in education and healthcare. The TransFair USA certification standards also require sustainable practices and direct trade. The TransFair USA Fair Trade Certified label appears on food and beauty products. The Fair Trade [..]

For products from less developed countries (like coffee, tea, chocolate, sugar, and bananas), fair trade seeks greater equity through trading partnerships based on dialogue, transparency, and respect. Many certifiers follow international standards developed by Fairtrade International. Fair Trade USA uses its own standards. The term generally means [..]

A market-based approach to reducing poverty and empowering farmers in developing countries by encouraging fair wages and labor conditions and promoting environmental sustainability. Trans Fair USA is the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States, which carry the official “Fair Trade Certified” label.

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A movement to try to alter the terms of trade so that producers in developing countries receive a higher proportion of the profit.

Items that bear a fair trade label are internationally produced and include banana, pineapple, coffee, and chocolate that typically come from developing countries where workers aren’t always provided [..]

 Fair trade certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.  Fair trade principles include fair prices,  fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and tra [..]

Aims to help small producers in developing countries by promoting better trading conditions and sustainability.

A system of trading promoting more equitable global trade, especially to sellers and producers in poorer areas, but also to the environment.

 A global movement where local producers of goods and services receive fairer prices.