Together we can all play our part in creating the world we want to see – one in which people are paid fairly for their work and earn a living income.įairtrade is a movement for positive change, with thousands of activist supporters and local campaigner groups across the UK. Since 2019, our Living Income campaign has set out to put living incomes on the public and policy agenda, and to shine a light on the inequalities faced by women cocoa farmers.įind out more about our campaign for living incomes What you can do Read more about cocoa farming and how Fairtrade is making a difference What is Fairtrade doing in the UK?įairtrade is working hard to push the chocolate sector to address the challenges that threaten the long term sustainability of cocoa.įairtrade is supporting cocoa farming co-operatives in their push for living incomes and better terms of trade for their cocoa farmers. The Fairtrade standards and the Fairtrade Premium are proven to limit the risks caused by the volatility of the market, with farmers more able to develop their businesses and invest in their communities. Only Fairtrade focuses on sustainable pricing, with the safety net of the Fairtrade Minimum Price and the additional Fairtrade Premium, going further than any other certification label. In addition, due to the poor returns for significant labour, the younger generation are choosing careers outside of farming, which also threatens the future of cocoa. For companies that includes paying a fair price for the produce, for farmers it includes workers’ rights and protection of the environment.Ĭocoa farmers are already experiencing the effects of the climate crisis, through unpredictable weather patterns and new crop-threatening diseases and pests. When terms of trade don’t work for cocoa farmers it exacerbates poverty and contributes to persistent problems like discrimination, exploitation and deforestation, which threaten the future of cocoa farming communities and the future of cocoa itself.įairtrade sets social, economic and environmental standards for both companies and farmers and workers. On average, cocoa farmers earn just 6% of the final value of a bar of chocolate. Millions of cocoa farmers work extremely hard, under gruelling conditions, yet do not earn a living income. Together with farmers and businesses, Fairtrade is working for a fairer future. The farmers growing cocoa however, do not reap the rewards of its popularity, with many experiencing extreme poverty. Sourcing on Fairtrade terms is sourcing with integrityĬhocolate is one of the UK’s favourite foods.Help bring Fairtrade to more small farmers all over the world.Frequently asked questions about Fairtrade.
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