Produce Market Prices

Produce Market Prices

Produce Market Prices

Providing development opportunities for developing nations and leveling the playing field, the Fairtrade standards set out the requirements for producers and employees. Three sets of generic Fairtrade standards exist:

  • Small Producers’ Organizations;
  • Contract Production; and
  • Hired Labour.

The Generic Fairtrade Standards are supported by standards for individual products such as coffee, tea, sports balls, wine grapes and fresh fruits and vegetables. Businesses currently incorporating Fairtrade into their supply chain include Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, Safeway and Wal-Mart.

Fairtrade Generic Standard for Small Producers’ Organizations

Small Producers’ Organizations are democratic groups working in co-operative or similar structures in order to produce goods. To be able to achieve Fairtrade certification, these organisations are required to operate in accordance with the Fairtrade Generic Standard for Small Producers Organizations, which incorporates: