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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world.

The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7.5 million people producers, workers and their families - benefit as a result of Fairtrade. © Simon Rawles. The FAIRTRADE Mark means:

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The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world.

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  1. The FAIRTRADE Mark is the only independent consumer guarantee of a better deal for producers in the developing world. 7.5 million people producers, workers and their families - benefit as a result of Fairtrade © Simon Rawles

  2. The FAIRTRADE Mark means: • Farmers receive a fair and stable price for their products • Producer groups receive a premium to invest in improving their • communities and businesses • Greater respect for the environment • Small farmers have a stronger position in world markets • A closer link between shoppers and producers

  3. Fairtrade means….. a fair and stable price for producers © SimonRawles © SimonRawles

  4. Fairtrade means….. extra income to invest in bringing about change for the future ’ © SimonRawles

  5. Fairtrade means… producers are working to protect their environment ‘With Fairtrade income we were able to implement a fermentation program to improve the quality of our cocoa and to convert our production to certified organic.’ Isidoro de la Rosa, Executive Director, CONACADO  © SimonRawles

  6. Fairtrade means… small farmers have a stronger position in world markets ‘The banana industry in the Windward Islands is about livelihood but due to unforeseen forces [world trade rules] we are struggling, Fairtrade continues to be our niche and I am confident we will survive”. Nioka Abbott Banana Grower and Chair of Langley Park cooperative, St Vincent

  7. Tipping the Balance of trade

  8. Growth in number of producer groups benefitting through Fairtrade

  9. …. Start by showing off cotton

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