Fair trade products

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The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.

For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).

Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. They receive a minimum price that covers the cost of sustainable production and an extra premium that is invested in social or economic development projects.

Buy Fair trade products when you shop - Look for the Fair Trade Certified™ label when purchasing coffee, tea, chocolate, bananas, mangoes, and other fresh fruit. When shopping for gifts, housewares, clothing, and other fairly trade crafts, support members of the Fair Trade Federation listed in Co-op America's National Green Pages™.

Bring Fair Trade to Your Supermarket - Consumers have the power to build the market for Fair Trade products by getting supermarkets to stock and promote them. Forming an Adoption Team with your friends, school, faith congregation, or community center is a great way to bring people together and promote Fair Trade in your town. Learn more about how to bring Fair Trade to your supermarket.

Educate others - Host a Fair Trade coffee hour to educate your friends, coworkers, or community members. Bring Fair Trade coffee, tea, or chocolate to your next meeting. Bring information about Fair Trade to distribute at your the next community event. Call 1-800-58-GREEN to order free copies of our guide, Guide to Fair Trade. You can also download the guide here.