Fair Trade Coffee from Glenfinlas
Fair Trade helps family farmers in developing countries to gain direct access to international markets, as well as to develop the business capacity necessary to compete in the global marketplace. It is an innovative, market-based approach to sustainable development.
Today's historic lows in world coffee prices have created a crisis for millions of farmers around the world. Most small-scale family farmers live in remote locations, and are dependent on local middlemen (known as "coyotes" in Latin America) to purchase their coffee, often at a fraction of its worth. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a set minimum price for their coffee and links farmer-run cooperatives directly with importers, cutting out middlemen and creating the conditions for long-term sustainability.
By learning how to market their own harvests, Fair Trade farmers are able to manage their own businesses and receive a fair price for their products. This leads to higher family living standards, thriving communities and more sustainable farming practices. Your choice to purchase Fair Trade Certified coffee empowers farming families to take care of themselves - without developing dependency on foreign aid.
A Fair Price
The Fair Trade Certified label guarantees that farmers and workers received a fair price for their product. The Fair Trade price means that farmers can feed their families and that their children can go to school instead of working in the fields.
Quality Products
By receiving a fair price, Fair Trade producers can avoid cost-cutting practices that sacrifice quality. This means that the Fair Trade producers' traditional artisanal farming methods are preserved, resulting in exceptional products.
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