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What is Fair Trade?

The Fair Trade Federation defines fair trade as a system of exchange that seeks to create greater equity and partnership in international trading system by:

  • Paying fair wages in local context;
  • Supporting participatory workplaces;
  • Ensuring environmental sustainability;
  • Supplying financial and technical support;
  • Offering public accountability;
  • Respecting cultural identity;
  • Building direct and long-term relationships; and,
  • Educating consumers.

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Fair Trade Products

The most widely available fair trade products include coffee, chocolate, sugar, fruit, and flowers. NB Enterprises & Distribution encourages the purchasing of these products which supports sustainable development, responsible business practices and empowerment of producers in the communities where these items are produced.

Fair Trade Certification

TransFair Logo 75w          NB Enterprises & Distribution distributes hundreds of certified fair trade products.

 

Fair Trade Resources

Fair Trade is an international movement involving many countries and organizations. Here are a few useful resources:

TransFair
www.fairtradecertified.org

The Fair Trade Resource Network
http://www.fairtraderesource.org/

Fair Trade Labeling Organizations
http://www.fairtrade.net/

Fair Trade Federation
http://www.fairtradefederation.org/

FLO-Cert
http://www.flo-cert.net