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Fair Trading Information Point
O An Introduction To Fair TradingO General Facts And Figures About Fair Trade
O Examples Of Different Types Of Product From One Country
O Profiles Of Two Producers From Different Countries, Including How Their Communities Benefit
O Details Of Local Sources Of Fair Trade Products
O An Advert For My Fair Trade Event
An Introduction To Fair Trading
Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working
conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the
developing world.
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The Fairtrade Foundation is the independent non-profit organisation that was set up in 1992 by several
different organisations.
General Facts And Figures About Fair Trade
O In 2012 UK sales of Fairtrade products reached £1.5 billion – an 18% increase on the previous year.
O the FAIRTRADE Mark is recognised by 78% of consumers.
O In the UK 1 in 3 bananas are Fairtrade.
O In the UK 44% of bagged sugar sold is Fairtrade certified.
O In the UK 25% of all roast and ground retail coffee is Fairtrade certified.
O Fairtrade products are now sold in more than 125 countries
O The FAIRTRADE Mark is an ethical label that is the most widely-recognised globally.
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Examples Of Different Types Of Product From One Country
These are examples of different Fair Trade products from India.
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Profiles Of Two Producers From Different Countries, Including How Their Communities Benefit
GhanaO Kuapa Kokoo is a
co-operative of Ghanaian cocoa farmers nearly 50,000 strong.
O They grow their cocoa on small family farms.
O Around one in every three cocoa farmers in Kuapa is a woman.
Benefits:O Several schools have been built.O Corn mills, palm oil extractors and training in
soap making, batik etc. has been invested in for societies to provide alternative means of livelihood during the off-season.
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Profiles Of Two Producers From Different Countries, Including How Their Communities Benefit
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UgandaO Gumutindo
Coffee Co-operative Enterprises Ltd began in 1998 as a joint project between Bugisu Co-operative Union (BCU) and and Twin Trading.
O It was Fairtrade certified in 2004.
Benefits:O The work provides an income for families.O Fairtrade enables the growers to become
entrepreneurs, by taking the future into their own hands.
Details Of Local Sources Of Fair Trade Products
Fair Trade food can be bought in
almost any food shop for example
Tesco, Londis, Sainsbury’s etc.
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And of course almost any product Fair Trade or other can be bought on line and delivered
to your house.
This is an example of a location in Devon
An Advert For My Fair Trade Event
Please come to our school fair
trade bake sale.23rd may!!
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Thank You
