What is Fair trade?Fair trade is an organisation, which guarantees a better deal for producers in the developing world

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What is Fair trade?

Fair trade is an organisation, which guarantees a better deal for producers in the developing world. It makes sure that the farmers of the foods are paid a fair price for their produce. Fair trade ensures that the money we pay for the goods mainly goes towards the farmers and not to the supermarket owners, Europe taxes and importers.

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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 ...

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