Both groups followed the internationally recognized Fair Trade principles of fair wage, gender equality, long-term relationships, concern for the environment, democratic decision making, safe working conditions, respect for culture, and prohibition of child exploitation. These two groups are currently the two main organizations that certify Fair Trade products and the Fair Trade Federation is the main network of organizations in North America fully committed to Fair Trade. The first fair trade agricultural products were coffee and tea.
This was quickly followed by dried fruits, cocoa, sugar, rice, grains, spices and nuts. The availability of Fair Trade products have expanded well beyond needlecrafts and coffee to include chocolate, sugar, rice, quinoa, fresh fruit, flowers and a wide variety of jewelry , housewares and apparel. You would be surprised at how often you have a Fair Trade option when making a purchase.
Although this represents only a tiny fraction of world trade in physical merchandise, over 7. Alongside the development trade there was also a branch of solidarity trade. Organizations were set up to import goods from progressive countries in the South that were both politically and economically marginalised.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. International Women's Day Group picture Guarantee System. Alongside the development trade there was also a branch of solidarity trade. Organisations were set up to import goods from progressive countries in the South that were both politically and economically marginalised. In the early days of fair trading, Fair Trade Organisations traded mostly with handicrafts producers, mainly because of their contacts with missionaries.
Often, handmade crafts provide supplementary income to families. They are of crucial importance to households headed by women who have limited employment opportunities. The market reception of the handmade products in the World Shops was enormous. World Shops became popular for selling products from developing countries, and enjoyed upward sales turn over for many years.
In , Fair Trade Original in the Netherlands, imported the first fairly traded coffee from cooperatives of small farmers in Guatemala. Now, more than 30 years later, Fair coffee has become a concept. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of coffee farmers have benefited from Fair Trade in coffee. In Europe, Fair Trade coffee became a popular choice for many consumers. After the success of coffee, many fair trading organisations expanded their food range and started selling commodity products like tea, cocoa, sugar, wine, fruit juices, nuts, rice and spices.
Consumers welcomed these products like coffee. Food products enable Fair Trade Organisations to open new markets, such as institutional markets, supermarkets and bio shops. In addition to these food products, other non food products such as flowers and cotton have been added to the Fair Trade assortment.
From the mid 70s, Fair Trade Organisations worldwide began to meet informally in conferences every couple of years. By the mid 80s there was a desire to come together more formally and by the end of the decade two organisations were established. Both trading organisations in the south and the north felt the need to establish a global network for Fair Trade Organisations, to act as voice for Fair Trade and a forum for the global Fair Trade movement.
The members of WFTO vary greatly. They represent the Fair Trade supply chain, from production to sale, and also include support organisations such as Shared Interest, which provides financial services and support to produces. Networking between Fair Trade Organisations is crucial to their success.
All over the world, networks have been established. As well as coffee, the label is carried by chocolate, sugar, wine, fruit and many more products sold in countries.
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