Fairtrade revises flagship standard

Small-scale farmers play an important role in global food production, but they often benefit least from global trade. To strengthen the power of farmers in trade relationships, Fairtrade International have announced a new version of its certification standard for small-scale farmers. The revised standard aims to drive more benefits for Fairtrade farmer organizations and make them more resilient to market shocks and climate change. Dario Soto Abril, Global CEO of Fairtrade International, said: “The revised standard reflects one of Fairtrade’s most fundamental beliefs: the greatest impact for farmers can be…

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