Where does Fairtrade food come from?

Where does Fairtrade food come from?

Fairtrade products come from over 70 different countries from around the world. The people who produce these items receive a minimum price and premium for their products. Fairtrade has encouraged many farmers to farm in a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly way, using fewer chemicals and effective irrigation.

Which country has the most Fairtrade farmers?

Kenya
In that year, Kenya was the top ranked country with the most Fairtrade International farmers and workers with almost 266 thousand….Leading countries with the most certified Fairtrade International farmers and workers in 2012.

Country Number of workers
Kenya 265,800
Tanzania 157,400
India 137,600

Where do Fairtrade vegetables come from?

The Fairtrade Standards cover a range of vegetables, including many lesser known crops traditionally grown in specific regions – such as spider plant or cowpea leaves from East Africa.

What countries are involved in fair trade?

Argentina.

  • Belize.
  • Bolivia.
  • Colombia.
  • Costa Rica.
  • Dominican Republic.
  • Ethiopia.
  • Ghana.
  • Who made fair trade?

    The earliest traces of Fair Trade in Europe date from the late 1950s when Oxfam UK started to sell crafts made by Chinese refugees in Oxfam shops. In 1964 it created the first Fair Trade Organization.

    How many countries are fair trade?

    73 countries
    1. There are 1.7 million Fairtrade farmers and workers across 73 countries.

    How many countries have Fairtrade?

    There are now thousands of products in more than 120 countries that carry the FAIRTRADE Mark. Further Fairtrade International organizes support for producers around the world, develops global Fairtrade strategy, and promotes trade justice internationally.

    What are some Fairtrade products?

    Fairtrade products

    • Bananas. A go-to snack for people on the run, bananas are a supermarket staple.
    • Cocoa. Chances are you ate some this week – the world loves cocoa, but wouldn’t love the conditions of many of those who grow it.
    • Coffee.
    • Flowers.
    • Sugar.
    • Tea.
    • Cotton.
    • Fruit/Juices.

    Which vegetables are Fairtrade?

    From artichokes to zucchini and cassava to palm hearts, a wide variety of Fairtrade vegetables, roots, tubers and pulses are available. You can support a healthy diet and sustainable farming through one simple decision.