Why is Fair Trade needed?
Fair trade is needed to ensure that LEDC farmers are getting paid a fair price for their goods, without this organisation the farmers would be forced into selling the goods for very low prices.
What is the Fair Trade mark?
This is the Fair Trade mark it is used on all fair trade products, it is the logo of Fair Trade. Look out for the FAIRTRADE Mark on packaging on a range of products such as tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, honey, biscuits, fresh fruit and juices available in most supermarkets and some independent stores.
Why is the Fair Trade mark needed?
The Fair Trade mark is needed so people can be guaranteed that more of the money they spend on the products will be sent to the farmers and workers of smaller poorer countries, by using the Fair Trade mark that is promised.
How have Fair Trade sales gone in the UK?
Fair Trade has boomed in the UK with an average £2:00 spent on Fair Trade Products every second. In 1994, the value of Fair Trade products at the checkout was 2.75 million pounds now, it has reached 63 million pounds.