Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade means ethical labour conditions and fair prices for prouducers
Facts about Fair Trade Coffee:
- The producer is paid a fair price which covers not only the costs of production but enables production which is socially just and environmentally sound.
- Helps develop a producer’s ability to remain independent.
- Helps provide a safe and healthy working environment for producers. Children are not to be exploited as cheap labourers.
- Women’s work is properly valued and rewarded.
- Encourages better environmental practices and responsible methods of production.
- Part of the proceeds go to local infrastructure such as schools and safe drinking water
This Fair Trade Certification Mark is the internationally recognized standard supporting the continued improvement in the lives of coffee families around the world. It is your guarantee that a positive difference is being made. Visit
fairtrade.ca to learn more.