How to become...
... a Fairtrade retailer
Just stock and sell Fairtrade products!
Fairtrade goods are good for business, as some local businesses have told us. So as well as stocking and selling Fairtrade goods you might want to advertise the fact by appearing in our directory and displaying Fairtrade point of sale information. For more information please contact The Borough of Scarborough Fairtrade Group. You can also find a partial list of Fairtrade wholesalers on this page.
The Business Case for Fairtrade
Since its launch in 1994, the FAIRTRADE Mark has become established as a credible, independent consumer guarantee for products that help producers in developing countries get a better deal from international trade.
Range of Products
FAIRTRADE products can be found to fit in with a wide range of businesses from food retailers to hotels and the hospitality industry. The FAIRTRADE Mark currently appears on a range of over 3,000 products including coffee, tea, cocoa, fresh fruit, juice, honey, wine, dried fruit, nuts and sugar, and non-food products such as flowers, sports balls and cotton. The Mark can also be found on composite products that use these ingredients in conjunction with others that are not covered by Fairtrade standards, such as hot chocolate drinks, snack bars, cakes and biscuits. The range of Fairtrade certified products (products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark) is growing all the time and standards for new categories will be introduced on a regular basis over the next few years.
And FAIRTRADE products are now seen as being high quality goods which more and more people are asking for. Results of the many market research surveys conducted over the last few years indicate that there is growing awareness of, and potential demand for, Fairtrade certified products.
Benefits to producers
Many farmers and workers in developing countries struggle to provide for their families. Poor market access and unfair trade rules often mean that the price they get for their crop does not cover the cost of production. Fairtrade is a rapidly growing international movement which seeks to guarantee a better deal for farmers and workers in the developing world. A product that is Fairtrade certified carries a label, the FAIRTRADE Mark.
Taking it further
For more detailed information either please contact The Borough of Scarborough Fairtrade Group, or contact the Fairtrade Foundation directly.