Fair Trade Coffee

MAny companies are selling Fair Trade Coffee in conjunction to their other coffees. here's a small selection of the best ones

Timothy's World Fair Trade Coffee

Van Houtte Fair Trade Coffee

BuyWell 100% Fair Trade Organic Coffee Blends

Larry's Beans Fair Trade Organic Coffee

Ola's Exotic Super Premium Coffee Organic Fair-Trade Sidamo AA Whole Bean Coffee

Wolfgang Puck Fair Trade Coffee

Jeremiah's Pick Coffee Organic PowerCafe Whole Bean Coffee

Baronet Coffee Fair Trade

Fair trade coffee, or equal exchange coffee, is coffee that is traded by bypassing the coffee trader and therefore giving the producer (and buyer) higher profits. Fair trade certified coffee does not necessarily mean that the extra money trickles down to coffee farmers.

Fair labor conditions: Workers on Fair Trade farms enjoy freedom of association, safe working conditions and fair wages. Forced child labor is strictly prohibited.

Fair price: Family farmers receive fair prices for their harvest, and premiums specifically earmarked for community development projects; even higher premiums are given for certified organic products. Farmer organizations are also eligible for pre-harvest credit.

Environmental sustainability: Harmful agrochemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers' health and preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations. Fair Trade farmers protect the land and wildlife habitat by intercropping plant species to improve soil fertility and protect against erosion. Stringent environmental management programs, including water conservation, proper waste disposal and prohibitions on planting in protected areas further encourage environmental stewardship.

Your rich cup of Fair Trade coffee can help farmers escape poverty. Most small-scale family farmers live in remote locations and lack access to credit, so they are vulnerable to middlemen who offer cash for their coffee at a fraction of its value. Fair Trade guarantees farmers a minimum price, and links farmers directly with importers, creating long-term sustainability. Through Fair Trade, farmers earn better incomes, allowing them to hold on to their land and invest in quality.

Fair Trade coffee has become increasingly popular over the last 10 years, and is now offered at most places coffee is sold.
Fair trade coffee is coffee which is purchased directly from the growers for a higher price than standard coffee.
Growers are guaranteed a minimum price for the coffee, and if market prices exceed the minimum, they receive a per pound premium.
Fair trade coffee is one of many fair trade certified products available around the world.
The purpose of fair trade is to promote healthier working conditions and greater economic incentive for producers.
The coops determine how the premiums from fair trade coffee will be spent.
Coffee farmers producing fair trade certified coffee are required to be part of a co-op with other local growers.