Source: Good News Network
30 years ago today, the world’s first International fair trade certification was launched uniting producers and labeling initiatives across Europe, Asia, Latin America, North America, Africa, Australia and New Zealand behind the Max Havelaar Foundation plan in the Netherlands.
Last year, ethical sales of global Fairtrade products rose by 8 percent to nearly $9.2 billion, generating more than $193 million for farmers and co-ops, with products in the U.S. like coffee, cocoa, and bananas seeing growth of 24%, 33%, 51%. SEE more impressive facts… (1988)One of the most recognizable labels, Fairtrade International (and Fairtrade America), appears on more than 30,000 products sold in over 150 countries, helping improve the sustainability of their entire supply chain. There are currently more than 1.6 million farmers and workers in various certified organizations across 75 countries.
The Fairtrade movement is particularly popular in the UK, where there are 500 Fairtrade towns, 118 universities, over 6,000 churches, and over 4,000 schools registered. The US now ranks as the third largest market for Fairtrade goods behind…
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