Fair Trade is an organized social movement that considers the equitable treatment of workers, the environment and social policies in developing countries so security, quality of life and economic self-sufficiency can be enhanced and maintained. The fair trade concept, organized by Fair Trade USA, is thought to have an effect of the quality and price of raw materials such as coffee beans, grains, cocoa, fruit, vegetables, nuts, spices, herbs, olives, sugar, tea, wine, etc.
Sales of Fair Trade Certified™ products experienced dramatic growth in 2011, up 75%, according to Fair Trade USA. The nonprofit organization said new SPINS data shows sales grew fastest in the mass merchant—mainstream grocery, food and drug—channel, which saw a 95% increase ...More
Most major manufacturers have established at least the rudimentary beginnings of a corporate sustainability policy, if not comprehensive manifestos on the subject—and if you haven't, now's the time to do so. ...More
Fair Trade certified chocolate, from Callebaut®, ensures the sustainable cocoa sector while offering confectioners, bakers and pastry chefs chocolate ingredients to meet consumer demand. ...More
The nonprofit organization Fair Trade USA is offering a new certification mark that is available for global use, allowing its business partners to expand and grow their business beyond the U.S. border. ...More
You’ve seen the “Fair Trade Certified" label, but do you really know what’s behind it? The number of available fair-trade products—and ingredient categories—continues to grow. ...More
Increasing consumer demand for green, clean-label foods is focusing newfound scrutiny on the source and processing of all ingredients, including texturants. ...More
Sustainable food and beverage fans are attracted by perceived superior quality, but most don’t understand what the terms mean, reports market research firm Mintel. ...More