More about fair trade

Some key fair trade food products can be identified by the Fairtrade logo on their packaging. The logo is certified by the Fairtrade Foundation. Traidcraft is a founder member of the Foundation.

Currently there is no Fairtrade standard for the handicraft products that Traidcraft sources, other than the standard for Fairtrade cotton. Unlike products such as bananas, coffee and cocoa, craft products are unique items. It would be very difficult to devise a standardised minimum price that would adequately cover such a diverse and wide range of products.

The Fairtrade Foundation licenses the Fairtrade Mark to products that meet internationally recognised standards. Their primary communication aims are to raise awareness of the Fairtrade Mark, to deepen understanding of the Mark and to increase sales of Fairtrade certified products.