Caption: Shannon O'Neill From left, Monika Ostrowidzki, Casey Gallagher and Andreia Marcuccio promote Siena Students
for Fair Trade at a college-wide club fair in September 2013 at Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y.
Fair trade finds home in catholic colleges
Though buyers pay more
for Fair Trade products, the consumer doesn't, necessarily.
Fair Trade Certification: much more than fair wages
It is not possible
for Fair Trade to guarantee the quantities that will be bought at the guaranteed price." And when market demand falls, Mohan notes, fair trade buyers can easily escape their purchasing commitments without suffering any retaliation.
Clearing up the murkiness
"We think it bodes well for the long-term success of Fair Trade that during the past five years awareness levels have more than quadrupled," says Stacy Geagan Wagner, director of marketing and public relations
for Fair Trade USA.
Fair for all: fair trade products may cost a little more, but increasingly consumers are willing to shell out the extra money knowing their purchase can affect change
If you would like to help support Wales' position as the first Fair Trade Nation and make a real difference to the lives of producers in developing countries please visit www.fairtradewales.com Elen Jones National Coordinator
for Fair Trade Wales
The first Fair Trade Nation; VIEWPOINTS
However, a number of modest and unrelated recent events suggest that the funeral
for fair use might be a bit premature.
The value of fair use
certifying agency
for Fair Trade Certified products, together with retailers, product licensees, and grass-roots coalitions across the United States.
Sam's Club Converts Private Label Coffee to Fair Trade Certified
She refuted claims that supermarkets charge a premium
for fair trade wine to wangle more money from ethically conscious consumers.
Drinks fair traders create new niche market
It ensures that IFAT members are trustworthy in their commitment to fair trade and consists of self-assessment against a set of Standards
for Fair Trade Organizations, mutual review between trading partners and external verification.
Greening the grocers
There is a growing market
for Fair Trade products across several food categories.
David Michael offers Fair Trade vanilla