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Fair Trade Products
Fair Trade products are regulated by the Fair Trade Federation and include products such as coffee, cocoa, tea, flowers, fruits and vegetables along with many hand-crafted items. The purpose driving fair trade is to provide farmers and producers an equitable price for goods produced so that they can have a higher standard of living while also promoting the well-being of the environment. Fair trade producers are more likely to practice sustainable and responsible environmental farming and production processes because they are guaranteed a minimum base price for their products. Producers have better working conditions than some other non-fair trade producers and child labor is prohibited.
Another benefit of fair trade products is that they eliminate unnecessary middlemen and create a more direct global market. Producers gain experience and knowledge to better adapt and thrive in a global market. Farmers who produce fair trade products practice environmentally-conscious methods and are paid premiums for producing organic products. The use of genetically modified organisms and agrochemicals is strictly prohibited thus ensuring the health of the workers and the protection of the environment.
The environmental sustainability of fair trade products ensures that the environment is not negatively impacted by production. For example, coffee growers use shade growing techniques which provide shelter for organisms. Coffee is typically grown in the rainforest and potentially threatens the well-being of the delicate ecosystem. Fair trade production ensures the well-being of the rainforest and other ecosystems.
For more information regarding fair trade products and the specifications of marketing and distributing fair trade certified products, please visit the following websites:
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