I have been in my Caffe-Society Fairtrader Store this morning, and again I am surprised how many people do not know about Fairtrade.

What is Fairtrade? Many farmers and workers in developing countries struggle to provide for their families.Poor market access and unfair trade rules often mean that the price they get for their crop does not cover the cost of production. Fairtrade is a rapidly growing international movement which seeks to guarantee a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world. A product that is Fairtrade certified carries a label The Fairtrade Mark.

Who is behind Fairtrade? The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent certification body in the UK, the US has Transfair. These bodies award the Fairtrade Mark to products which meet Fairtrade standards. The Foundation is part of an international network of 20 organisations that are members of the standards setting and certification body Fairtrade Lebelling Organisations International (FLO).

Are all Fairtrade Products Organic ? Some Fairtrade certified products also carry organic certification labels such as the Soil Association label. Many producers seek to use organic practices, but Fairtrade does not require them to do so. Under Fairtrade standards, producer groups are requested to minimise the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides and implement enviromental protection projects.

Where Can I buy them ? You can find products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark in supermarkets, local shops, in cafes, bars and restaurants, health food shops, and fair trade shops., from catering suppliers, by mail order and online.

Change to Fairtrade !

Try It - With over 2000 products availiable from single origin coffee to delicious chocolate and fashionable cottonT shirts, change your everyday products to Fairtrade today.

Promote It- Introduce your friends to a Fairtrade product, Say Thank you with a bunch of Fairtrade Flowers, bring a bottle of Fairtrade Wine to a dinner party or make a refreshing cup of Fairtrade tea.

Find out more ! Visit the many companies who have websites, look under google or other search engine providers, or take a look at my home page" Millioneurosin90days.com.

The Fairtrade Premium is the key. it allows us to plan for the future, The voice of a grower in Tanzania.

By changing to Fairtrade certified products you can make a real difference to the lives of workers and farmers in developing countries. As well as guaranteeing producer organisations a fair stable price for their products that covers the cost of production, they also receive a social premium, extra money that has to be spent on community projects.For instance, in Tanzania, tea pickers have chosen to spend the social premium to set up shop selling affordable food for their families. Now they want to invest in building materials to improve their homes.

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