Fair trade meaning

Fairtrade is a system of certification that aims to ensure a set of standards are met in the production and supply of a product or ingredient. For farmers and workers, Fairtrade means workers rights, safer working conditions and fairer pay. For shoppers it means high quality, ethically produced products.

Choosing Fairtrade means standingwith farmersfor fairness and equality, againstsome of the biggest challengesthe worldfaces.It meansfarmers creating change, frominvesting in climate friendly farming techniques to developing women in leadership.

With Fairtrade you change the world a little bit every day. Throughsimple shopping choices you are showing businesses and governments that you believe in fair and just trade.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

What Fairtrade does

Fairtrade is a simple way to make a difference to the lives of the people who grow the things we love. We do this by making trade fair.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Facts and figures about Fairtrade

Ever wondered how many farmers and workersare involvedwith Fairtrade? Or how the Fairtrade Premium is used? Heres a snapshot from our latest data.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Where Fairtrade works

There are over 1.66 million farmers and workers in 1,411 producer organisations across the Fairtrade system.Use the map below to explore.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Who we are

Fairtrade is a global movement with a strong and active presence in the UK, represented by the Fairtrade Foundation.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

The impact of our work

We support small scale farmers and workers who are marginalised from trade in a variety of ways and carefully monitor the impact ofFairtrade on these communities.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Fairtrade and sustainability

Why does Fairtrade mean sustainable trade?

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Using The Core FAIRTRADE Mark

Whether you are a Fairtrade supporter, or a business, there are important things to know about how the FAIRTRADE Mark (logo) can be used.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Frequently asked questions about Fairtrade

Find answers to some of the questions that are frequently asked about Fairtrade.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Policy briefings and reports

We work with government, parliament, business, civil society and other stakeholders to advocate for policies that will make trade fair.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Social and annual reports

Find out how weve been doing read our social and annual reports here.

Fair trade meaning
Fair trade meaning

Work and volunteer for us

People are at the heart of whats important at Fairtrade. Our people enable us to deliver more impact where it matters.