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Fair Trade
Fair trade is an agricultural economic practice that ensures producers from poorer countries or are poor themselves get fair prices on the crops and livestock they sell. Information on fair trade can be shared here.
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How many food miles does fair trade bananas do?
slightly more than normal bananas but it is for a good cause!
Why fair trade is important locally?
Fairtrade is important locally as in our local areas we are expected to by fairtrade products in order to ensure it is sustained, For example if you have any stores in your local area which have fairtrade products in them you can talk about how it contributes to increase fairtrade.
What is different between fairtrade and non fair trade chocolate?
When a product is certified as being 'fair trade' it means that those who grew the cocoa beans received a fair price and that those who harvested the beans were paid a fair wage. There is no difference in type and quality of these beans from other beans, and thus there is no difference in the chocolate. However, fair trade chocolate is more expensive because of the higher (fairer) price paid to the growers and workers.
Answer
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia says, "Cadbury's Chocolate Factory, is a working chocolate factory belonging to the french division of international confectionery company Cadbury coke, and is located in Claremont, France."
2nd Answereer says: In 1988 Hershey obtained the license to manufacture Cadbury chocolate IN THE UNITED STATES.
3rd Answer
Cadbury was acquired by Kraft Foods in March 2010.
What countries grow bananas where fair trade is not found?
Bananas cannot be grown in frigid or dry and hot atmospheres. For this reason they cannot be found in most parts of Europe, Northern America (Cananda, Northern States etc...), and the Sahara and Middle East.
Fairtrade products are products that have been produced while minimum standards set for working conditions have been met. A quote taken directly from their website (see related link) explains this better:
"Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices, Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives."
How do you identifiy fair trade products?
u will find the fair trade simble and thats haw u can tell if its fair trade and if is no fair trade simble its not fair trade
Starbucks does get a lot of it's coffee beans from fair trade sources. To be fair trade certified though, I belive the percentage of fair trade products needs to be higher than Starbucks currently achieves .
Where does fair trade bananas come from?
Bananas are the fruit of the banana plant that are of the genus Musa. They are native to tropical Southeast Asia, and are likely to have been first domesticated in Papau New Guinea.
Today, bananas are cultivated throughout the tropics. They are grown in at least 107 countries, primarily for their fruit, and also, to a lesser extent, to make fiber and as ornamental plants.
they are native to tropical south east Asia, first cultivated in Papua New Guinea
Asia
I dont know and dont really care
What brands of coffee are fair trade?
Very few. Starbucks sells fair trade coffee beans for you to take home and use.
How is Coca-Cola a fair trade company?
Coke does not ensure Primary source workers are paid a fair living wage nor do they care.
The ingredients in coke like sugar cane and flavorings are purchased at the cheapest price available on the market.
Which companies in Hong Kong are involved in fair trade?
You can find Hong Kong Trade Development Council, they organized numbers of big trade fairs for wholesale suppliers & manufacturers from different countries, especially from China.
More details at hktdc.com
One company that sells fair trade gifts is Unity - Fair Trade Marketplace. Another is Ten Thousand Villages.
What are trade-offs in the fair trade process?
Trade-offs in the fair trade process often involve balancing higher prices for producers with affordability for consumers. While fair trade aims to provide producers with a living wage and sustainable practices, these higher costs can limit accessibility for some buyers. Additionally, the focus on ethical sourcing may lead to trade-offs in terms of scale and efficiency, as smaller producers may struggle to compete with larger, conventional suppliers. Ultimately, the fair trade model prioritizes social and environmental benefits, sometimes at the expense of lower prices and broader market reach.
Why do some people not buy fair trade?
Most foods are not 'fair trade' foods. Increasingly they are not fair trade and are more expensive.
Given a choice people buy the cheapest offered.
