Why purchase Fair Trade Certified products?
Fairtrade is an alternative approach to conventional trade. It is a trading partnership
based on dialogue, transparency and respect that seeks greater equity in international
trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions
to, and securing rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in low-income
regions.
Fairtrade is about giving disadvantaged people power: by paying producers and workers
fair prices for their work, by helping them gain the skills and knowledge they need
to develop their businesses and to operate in the global economy, and by challenging
unfair trading practices
What does the Fair Trade Label and system guarantee?
A better deal for producers in developing countries and also a guarantee to consumers
that the full benefits of Fairtrade are being received by producers ie:
- A fair and stable price for their produce
- Security of long term contracts
- Investment in local community development
- Improved working conditions
- Environmentally sustainable farming methods
- Support in gaining the knowledge and skills needed to operate successfully in the
global economy
For more information on the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand
and to find out about upcoming Fair Trade events visit www.fta.org.au
Find some great Fair Trade products at your local Coles now:
