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<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy on brands and branding==<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Clients==<br /> <br /> Interbrand clients include biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies (including some who are major donors to the Bush administration ),large food companies such as Kraft Foods, petroleum companies, large banks and insurers and other large multinational corporations including IBM. [http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio.asp]<br /> <br /> They also carry out non-profit work including work for [[Oxfam]]. [http://www.interbrand.com/ib_foundation.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.interbrand.com</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=30503 2006-04-26T15:26:50Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> The first bar of Fairtrade chocolate was produced by [[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. <br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> Is Fairtrade simply encouraging us to spend more and therefore encouraging our capitalist society? There are those who argue we should instead spend less on products (eg buy supermarket value brands) and give the extra money we would be willing to spend if it was Fairtrade to charity thus reducing our large consumption tendencies. <br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> The rise of brands has been incessant in the last few decades and this has been criticised by many They believe companies are using logos and advertising to make people think that their products 'means' something and that brands are continually being forced upon us. <br /> <br /> Rob Paton, Professor of Social Enterprise at the Open University Business School states that ''Fairtrade has become a strong brand''[http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html] and so are getting caught up in this 'ugly' practice. {{ref|NoLogoKlein}} <br /> <br /> This is underlined by the fact that one of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] board members is CEO of [[Interbrand]].<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8952 2006-04-26T14:55:38Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> The first bar of Fairtrade chocolate was produced by [[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> Is Fairtrade simply encouraging us to spend more and therefore encouraging our capitalist society? There are those who argue we should instead spend less on products (eg buy supermarket value brands) and give the extra money we would be willing to spend if it was Fairtrade to charity thus reducing our large consumption tendencies. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> The rise of brands has been incessant in the last few decades and this has been criticised by many, most famously Naomi Klein author of No Logo {{ref|NoLogoKlein}} She believes companies are using logos and advertising to make people think that their products 'means' something and that brands are continually being forced upon us. <br /> <br /> Rob Paton, Professor of Social Enterprise at the Open University Business School states that ''Fairtrade has become a strong brand''[http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html] and so are getting caught up in this 'ugly' practice. {{ref|NoLogoKlein}} <br /> <br /> This is underlined by the fact that one of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] board members is CEO of [[Interbrand]].<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides Ltd, London<br /> <br /> {{note|NoLogoKlein}} Naomi Klein 'No Logo' 2000 Flamingo, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8925 2006-04-26T14:48:34Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> Is Fairtrade simply encouraging us to spend more and therefore encouraging our capitalist society? There are those who argue we should instead spend less on products (eg buy supermarket value brands) and give the extra money we would be willing to spend if it was Fairtrade to charity thus reducing our large consumption tendencies. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> The rise of brands has been incessant in the last few decades and this has been criticised by many, most famously Naomi Klein author of No Logo {{ref|NoLogoKlein}} She believes companies are using logos and advertising to make people think that their products 'means' something and that brands are continually being forced upon us. <br /> <br /> Rob Paton, Professor of Social Enterprise at the Open University Business School states that ''Fairtrade has become a strong brand''[http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html] and so are getting caught up in this 'ugly' practice. {{ref|NoLogoKlein}} <br /> <br /> This is underlined by the fact that one of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] board members is CEO of [[Interbrand]].<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> http://www.open2.net/money/briefs_20060310_fairtrade.html<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides Ltd, London<br /> <br /> {{note|NoLogoKlein}} Naomi Klein 'No Logo' 2000 Flamingo, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8921 2006-04-26T14:39:24Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> Is Fairtrade simply encouraging us to spend more and therefore encouraging our capitalist society? There are those who argue we should instead spend less on products (eg buy supermarket value brands) and give the extra money we would be willing to spend if it was Fairtrade to charity thus reducing our large consumption tendencies. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> The rise of brands has been incessant in the last few decades and this has been criticised by many, most famously Naomi Klein author of No Logo {{ref|NoLogoKlein}}<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides Ltd, London<br /> <br /> {{note|NoLogoKlein}} Naomi Klein 'No Logo' 2000 Flamingo, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8918 2006-04-26T14:35:10Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> Is Fairtrade simply encouraging us to spend more and therefore encouraging our capitalist society? There are those who argue we should instead spend less on products (eg buy supermarket value brands) and give the extra money we would be willing to spend if it was Fairtrade to charity thus reducing our lrage consumption tendencies. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides Ltd, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8913 2006-04-26T14:30:41Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> An issue also arise when the number of airmiles Fairtrade food travels is considered. Fairtrade products ingredients must be sourced from the Third World and so in order to be made into the final product and packaged they must either be shipped or flown to another part of the world and then transported to the selling country. Many would argue it is better therefore to buy local products reducing our 'food miles' and lessening the environmental impact. {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages Consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides Ltd, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8910 2006-04-26T14:24:30Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> There is not enough Fairtrade supply currently if all companies decided to go Fairtrade to meet market demands. For example the total global volume of fair trade cotton being produced is 600-1,000 tonnes a year; M&amp;S uses a total of about 50,000 tonnes. {{ref|ObserverSiegle}}<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006<br /> <br /> {{note|ObserverSiegle}} Lucy Siegle 'Fair Trade: Dilemma as ethics enters mainstream' The Observer March 12 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8902 2006-04-26T14:20:56Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8900 2006-04-26T14:20:16Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> Since 2004 there has been a fee involved for producers wishing to be certified as 'Fairtrade'. The initial certification fee for producers is based on the organisation's total number of farm workers or co-op members. The subsequent annual renewal fee comprises a flat fee plus a small volume-based fee. (the more you produce the more you have to pay) Fees for initial inspection range from €2000 to €5200 See [www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm] for the full fee structure. <br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8898 2006-04-26T14:15:16Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. <br /> <br /> For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> <br /> With the exception of single commodity products (eg coffee or tea) which have to contain 100% Fairtrade ingredients, different rules exist for composite products. <br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark or label may be put on a composite product if more than 50% of its ingredients, by dry weight, are sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. In case of liquid composite products, a FAIRTRADE Mark may be put on the product if more than 50% of its volume is sourced from Fairtrade certified producer organizations. <br /> If the total Fairtrade content is less than 50%, a composite product qualifies if it has a significant ingredient and if this ingredient represents more than 20% of the product’s dry weight. A 'significant ingredient' is defined as one that meets at least one of the following requirements:<br /> *eligible under appropriate trading standards to be part of a product’s name e.g. 'orange juice drink' of which the main ingredient is water, but the significant ingredient is orange juice <br /> *an ingredient normally associated with the product e.g. 'cocoa' in drinking chocolate <br /> *an ingredient crucial to the formulation of the product, without which the product would not be viable e.g. 'hibiscus' in 'hibiscus tea' <br /> <br /> Due to UK Food Labelling requirements, the ingredients of products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark need to conform to QUID requirements. On some products the label will show that Fairtrade certified ingredients make up less than 20% of the product. However, Fairtrade requirements are based on the dry weight formulation of the product &amp; one significant Fairtrade certified ingredient must be at least 20% of the total in order to be labelled as a Fairtrade certified product. All products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark conform to this requirement. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_standards.htm]<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8894 2006-04-26T14:09:02Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> In order for a product to be considered Fairtrade and be allowed to use the Fairtrade logo not all of the ingredients have to Fairtrade. For example a Traidcraft Raisin and Chocolate GEOBAR only contains 30% of its ingredients certified to International Fairtrade Standards. <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8884 2006-04-26T14:01:20Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> Concern was raised in October 2005 when [[Nestle]] launched a Fairtrade coffee product. See [[Nestle]] page for more details. This product and other Fairtrade products launched by big businesses are seen by many to be token gestures and not conducive to the ideals of Fairtrade. Trust of Fairtrade buying consumers may well dwindle. <br /> <br /> The problem facing the Fairtrade Foundation is whether they can go mainstream without making too many compromises with big business, and whether core supporters will continue to stick with them. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8877 2006-04-26T13:53:46Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This issue was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}} Consumers such as those interviewed in thir programme are concerned that the extra cost payable is not going to the producers. Instead, they believe supermarkets are taking advantage of those who are willing to pay more for Fairtrade products and making extra profits themselves. <br /> <br /> It is impossible to calculate the “extra” price that is charged by retailers for Fairtrade products as the price of conventional products lacks any transparency or consistency and therefore doesn’t provide a valid comparison. <br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers. It would be impractical to set prices further down the supply chain than at producer level – and it would be illegal to do so at the final wholesale or retail level under British and European competition laws. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8872 2006-04-26T13:47:35Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products. <br /> <br /> As part of the Fairtrade deal traders must pay a 'premium' to producers which enables them to invest in development and this accounts for some of the additional cost of Fairtrade products compared to 'normal' products. Issues may arise in guaranteeing that the money gained from the premium is filtered down to the correct people and also used for sustainable development.<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the smaller scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes. [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> This was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is not legally allowed to intervene in retail pricing discussions – it only sets the prices and premiums for the producers, for whom stability and transparency in what they are going to be paid are paramount concerns.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8867 2006-04-26T13:39:15Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products and this was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> {{note|BBCWebb}} Andy Webb 'How fair is Fairtrade?' BBC2 The Money Programme 10th March 2006</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8855 2006-04-26T13:37:36Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Issues with Fairtrade */</p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> One of the main issues critics have of the Fairtrade movement is the apparant high cost of the products and this was subject to scrutiny in a recent BBC2 documentary by the Money Programme 10/03/2006. {{ref|BBCWebb}}<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products can incur additional costs in the supply chain between farm gate and shop<br /> shelf compared to conventional products. Mostly this is due to the scale of Fairtrade sales, compared to the leading products in the conventional market. Costs like shipping, importing and packaging will all be higher on a unit basis for products traded in relatively low volumes.<br /> <br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8854 2006-04-26T13:31:53Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.worldshops.org<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=31336 2006-04-26T13:28:42Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* External Links */</p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. <br /> <br /> The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> <br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> The UK's national initiative is the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.net<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=8839 2006-04-26T13:28:07Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Contact Address */</p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. <br /> <br /> The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> <br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> The UK's national initiative is the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.net<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=25588 2006-04-26T13:27:07Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation works in the UK developing awareness and deepen understanding of the Fairtrade Mark adn increase sales of Fairtrade products. It also licenses the Fairtrade Mark to products in the UK and works alongside the [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]] to develop Fairtrade criteria and update standards.<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> *George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.fairtrade.org.uk<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation UK Annual report and Financial Statments for year ended 31 December 2004 [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8954 2006-04-26T13:24:26Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* External Links */</p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy on brands and branding==<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Clients==<br /> <br /> Interbrand clients include biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies (including some who are major donors to the Bush administration {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}), large food companies such as Kraft Foods, petroleum companies, large banks and insurers and other large multinational corporations including IBM. [http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio.asp]<br /> <br /> They also carry out non-profit work including work for [[Oxfam]]. [http://www.interbrand.com/ib_foundation.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> http://www.interbrand.com<br /> <br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8827 2006-04-26T13:23:58Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy on brands and branding==<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Clients==<br /> <br /> Interbrand clients include biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies (including some who are major donors to the Bush administration {{ref|EthicalShoppingClark}}), large food companies such as Kraft Foods, petroleum companies, large banks and insurers and other large multinational corporations including IBM. [http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio.asp]<br /> <br /> They also carry out non-profit work including work for [[Oxfam]]. [http://www.interbrand.com/ib_foundation.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> [www.interbrand.com]<br /> {{note|EthicalShoppingClark}} Duncan Clark 'The Rough Guide to Ethical Shopping' 2004 Rough Guides, London</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8825 2006-04-26T13:20:26Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy on brands and branding==<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Clients==<br /> <br /> Interbrand clients include biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies (including some who are major donors to the Bush administration {{ref|Ethical Shopping Clark}}), large food companies such as Kraft Foods, petroleum companies, large banks and insurers and other large multinational corporations including IBM. [http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio.asp]<br /> <br /> They also carry out non-profit work including work for [[Oxfam]]. [http://www.interbrand.com/ib_foundation.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8844 2006-04-26T13:06:38Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* What is Fairtrade? */</p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> ''Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''''<br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8812 2006-04-26T13:06:18Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> Fairtrade incorporates so many issues that a definition has proven difficult to produce. The closest thing to an official definition comes from FINE, 2001 which incorporates [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]], International Federation for Alternative Trade, Network of European World Shops and European Fair Trade Association:<br /> <br /> ''&quot;Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, which seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalised producers and workers - especially in the South. <br /> <br /> Fair Trade organisations (backed by consumers) are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.&quot;''<br /> <br /> [http://www.worldshops.org/fairtrade/ftconcept.html]<br /> <br /> Fairtrade products not only guarantee a fair price for products in the Third World but also provide producers with a premium to be used in development.<br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=8835 2006-04-26T12:55:39Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation works in the UK developing awareness and deepen understanding of the Fairtrade Mark adn increase sales of Fairtrade products. It also licenses the Fairtrade Mark to products in the UK and works alongside the [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]] to develop Fairtrade criteria and update standards.<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> *George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8811 2006-04-26T09:20:25Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> [[Nestle]]<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> [[Interbrand]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Max_Havelaar_Foundation&diff=14902 2006-04-26T09:17:52Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>The Max Havelaar Foundation was founded in 1992 by the Swiss aid organizations: Brot für alle, Caritas, Fastenopfer, HEKS, Helvetas and Swissaid. It is a non-profit organization and has been self-financing since 2001. <br /> <br /> The Foundation's headquarters are in Basel.<br /> <br /> The Foundation awards a quality label to products that have been produced according to principles of fair trade. Through fair trade, it contributes to improving the living and working conditions of small farmers and agricultural workers in disadvantaged regions. The Max Havelaar Foundation is a member of the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) and complies with their international fair trade standards. <br /> <br /> Some of the Foundations strategic guidelines are as follows:<br /> <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation (Switzerland) fosters fair trade for products from economically disadvantaged regions in the southern hemisphere under conditions that ensure the livelihood of the local population. These products are cultivated according to ecological principles and increasingly follow organic farming methods. <br /> *In Switzerland, the Max Havelaar Foundation awards a Fairtrade Label to all products from the southern hemisphere that have complied with Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) product-specific standards. To protect the credibility of its label, the Max Havelaar Foundation plays an active role in the development and definition of product standards by the FLO at a high level. Where necessary, the Max Havelaar Foundation specifies additional standards for its label in Switzerland. <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation takes advantage of the market dynamics surrounding fair trade to expand the market share of the products bearing the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *By raising awareness in regard to the objectives of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation aims to persuade consumers to buy products that carry the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *Together with the other national FLO members, the Max Havelaar Foundation is committed to strengthening the significance, market share and quality of fair trade at an international level. At the same time, the Max Havelaar Foundation also plays an active role in the establishment and ongoing development of FLO structures. <br /> *Given its specific knowledge and experience of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation actively participates in the discussion of development policy issues pertaining to world trade affairs. With this in mind, it aims to shift the balance in global trade regulations gradually in favor of those who are economically disadvantaged.<br /> <br /> {[http://www.maxhavelaar.ch/en/]}<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Max_Havelaar_Foundation&diff=8566 2006-04-26T09:17:12Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>The Max Havelaar Foundation was founded in 1992 by the Swiss aid organizations: Brot für alle, Caritas, Fastenopfer, HEKS, Helvetas and Swissaid. It is a non-profit organization and has been self-financing since 2001. <br /> <br /> The Foundation's headquarters are in Basel.<br /> <br /> The Foundation awards a quality label to products that have been produced according to principles of fair trade. Through fair trade, it contributes to improving the living and working conditions of small farmers and agricultural workers in disadvantaged regions. The Max Havelaar Foundation is a member of the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) and complies with their international fair trade standards. <br /> <br /> Some of the Foundations strategic guidelines are as follows:<br /> <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation (Switzerland) fosters fair trade for products from economically disadvantaged regions in the southern hemisphere under conditions that ensure the livelihood of the local population. These products are cultivated according to ecological principles and increasingly follow organic farming methods. <br /> *In Switzerland, the Max Havelaar Foundation awards a Fairtrade Label to all products from the southern hemisphere that have complied with Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) product-specific standards. To protect the credibility of its label, the Max Havelaar Foundation plays an active role in the development and definition of product standards by the FLO at a high level. Where necessary, the Max Havelaar Foundation specifies additional standards for its label in Switzerland. <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation takes advantage of the market dynamics surrounding fair trade to expand the market share of the products bearing the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *By raising awareness in regard to the objectives of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation aims to persuade consumers to buy products that carry the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *Together with the other national FLO members, the Max Havelaar Foundation is committed to strengthening the significance, market share and quality of fair trade at an international level. At the same time, the Max Havelaar Foundation also plays an active role in the establishment and ongoing development of FLO structures. <br /> *Given its specific knowledge and experience of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation actively participates in the discussion of development policy issues pertaining to world trade affairs. With this in mind, it aims to shift the balance in global trade regulations gradually in favor of those who are economically disadvantaged.<br /> <br /> {[http://www.maxhavelaar.ch/en/]}<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade Labellling Organisations (FLO)]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=8838 2006-04-26T09:16:36Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Contact Address */</p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. <br /> <br /> The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> <br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> The UK's national initiative is the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=8800 2006-04-26T09:16:06Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members */</p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> *George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> Link back to [[Fairtrade]] main page</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=GMB&diff=23855 2006-04-26T09:15:38Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Key Personnel */</p> <hr /> <div>==GMB ==<br /> <br /> GMB is a general trade union in the UK with over 600,000 members working in apparantly every area of the UK economy. <br /> [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=89645]<br /> <br /> ==Pro-nuclear==<br /> <br /> The Nuclear Workers Campaign is part of the GMB that is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power plants. For example on 29 March 2006, GMB members from the Nuclear Workers' Campaign (NWC) lobbyed parliament on Wednesday &quot;hoping to persuade MPs, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet that nuclear power is a necessary part of a secure and balanced energy policy for Britain&quot;.<br /> <br /> The lobby was called &quot;Nuclear Power - The Right Answer&quot; and sought support for for new nuclear power stations in the UK. [[Gary Smith]], GMB National Officer, said &quot;GMB is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power stations on existing sites. This will improve the UK's security of energy supply and preserve our nuclear technology industry. It should also maintain existing jobs and in the longer term create new ones. However, GMB believes it is vital that expenditure on the new nuclear programme is not at the expense of investment in other equally important energy sources. The current level of investment in renewables, biofuels and micro generation must be maintained.&quot; {{ref|gmb}}<br /> <br /> ==Key Personnel==<br /> <br /> * [[Peter Kane]]<br /> <br /> Bert Schouwenburg (GMB London Region) is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> * {{note|gmb}} GMB, [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=93654 &quot;GMB As Part Of Nuclear Industry Lobbies Parliament&quot;], Press Release, March 28, 2006.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nuclear spin - trade unions]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Max_Havelaar_Foundation&diff=8565 2006-04-26T09:13:44Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>The Max Havelaar Foundation was founded in 1992 by the Swiss aid organizations: Brot für alle, Caritas, Fastenopfer, HEKS, Helvetas and Swissaid. It is a non-profit organization and has been self-financing since 2001. <br /> <br /> The Foundation's headquarters are in Basel.<br /> <br /> The Foundation awards a quality label to products that have been produced according to principles of fair trade. Through fair trade, it contributes to improving the living and working conditions of small farmers and agricultural workers in disadvantaged regions. The Max Havelaar Foundation is a member of the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) and complies with their international fair trade standards. <br /> <br /> Some of the Foundations strategic guidelines are as follows:<br /> <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation (Switzerland) fosters fair trade for products from economically disadvantaged regions in the southern hemisphere under conditions that ensure the livelihood of the local population. These products are cultivated according to ecological principles and increasingly follow organic farming methods. <br /> *In Switzerland, the Max Havelaar Foundation awards a Fairtrade Label to all products from the southern hemisphere that have complied with Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) product-specific standards. To protect the credibility of its label, the Max Havelaar Foundation plays an active role in the development and definition of product standards by the FLO at a high level. Where necessary, the Max Havelaar Foundation specifies additional standards for its label in Switzerland. <br /> *The Max Havelaar Foundation takes advantage of the market dynamics surrounding fair trade to expand the market share of the products bearing the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *By raising awareness in regard to the objectives of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation aims to persuade consumers to buy products that carry the Max Havelaar Fairtrade Label. <br /> *Together with the other national FLO members, the Max Havelaar Foundation is committed to strengthening the significance, market share and quality of fair trade at an international level. At the same time, the Max Havelaar Foundation also plays an active role in the establishment and ongoing development of FLO structures. <br /> *Given its specific knowledge and experience of fair trade, the Max Havelaar Foundation actively participates in the discussion of development policy issues pertaining to world trade affairs. With this in mind, it aims to shift the balance in global trade regulations gradually in favor of those who are economically disadvantaged.<br /> <br /> {[http://www.maxhavelaar.ch/en/]}<br /> <br /> Link back to Fairtrade Labellling Organisations [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=8564 2006-04-26T09:12:48Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. <br /> <br /> The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> <br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> The UK's national initiative is the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]<br /> <br /> Link back to Fairtrade main page [[Fairtrade]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=8562 2006-04-26T09:12:15Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> *George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]<br /> <br /> Link back to Fairtrade main page [[Fairtrade]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8824 2006-04-26T09:11:18Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> ==Philosophy on brands and branding==<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Clients==<br /> <br /> Interbrand clients include biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies (including some who are major donors to the Bush administration), large food companies such as Kraft Foods, petroleum companies, large banks and insurers and other large multinational corporations including IBM. [http://www.interbrand.com/portfolio.asp]<br /> <br /> They also carry out non-profit work including work for [[Oxfam]]. [http://www.interbrand.com/ib_foundation.asp]<br /> <br /> ==Staff==<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8557 2006-04-26T09:05:10Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> Interbrand's philosophy on brands and branding:<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies. Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Interbrand&diff=8554 2006-04-26T09:04:40Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Interbrand is a leading international branding consultancy specializing in brand services and activities, including: brand strategy, corporate identity and name development.<br /> <br /> Interbrand's philosophy on brands and branding:<br /> <br /> ''Brands are an important influence on our lives. They are central to free markets and democratic societies. They represent free choice. They also have a profound impact on our quality of life and the way we see our world. They color our lives. They reflect the values of our societies.<br /> Global brands can even embody the spirit of many nations, if not the spirit of an age.''<br /> <br /> [http://www.interbrand.com/who.asp]<br /> <br /> Interbrand CEO Jez Frampton is a board member of the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]].</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=GMB&diff=8561 2006-04-26T08:55:52Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* GMB */</p> <hr /> <div>==GMB ==<br /> <br /> GMB is a general trade union in the UK with over 600,000 members working in apparantly every area of the UK economy. <br /> [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=89645]<br /> <br /> ==Pro-nuclear==<br /> <br /> The Nuclear Workers Campaign is part of the GMB that is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power plants. For example on 29 March 2006, GMB members from the Nuclear Workers' Campaign (NWC) lobbyed parliament on Wednesday &quot;hoping to persuade MPs, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet that nuclear power is a necessary part of a secure and balanced energy policy for Britain&quot;.<br /> <br /> The lobby was called &quot;Nuclear Power - The Right Answer&quot; and sought support for for new nuclear power stations in the UK. [[Gary Smith]], GMB National Officer, said &quot;GMB is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power stations on existing sites. This will improve the UK's security of energy supply and preserve our nuclear technology industry. It should also maintain existing jobs and in the longer term create new ones. However, GMB believes it is vital that expenditure on the new nuclear programme is not at the expense of investment in other equally important energy sources. The current level of investment in renewables, biofuels and micro generation must be maintained.&quot; {{ref|gmb}}<br /> <br /> ==Key Personnel==<br /> <br /> * [[Peter Kane]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> * {{note|gmb}} GMB, [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=93654 &quot;GMB As Part Of Nuclear Industry Lobbies Parliament&quot;], Press Release, March 28, 2006.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nuclear spin - trade unions]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=GMB&diff=8550 2006-04-26T08:55:17Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==GMB ==<br /> <br /> GMB is a general trade union in the UK with over 600,000 members working in apparantly every area of the UK economy. <br /> [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=89645]<br /> <br /> The Nuclear Workers Campaign is part of the GMB that is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power plants. For example on 29 March 2006, GMB members from the Nuclear Workers' Campaign (NWC) lobbyed parliament on Wednesday &quot;hoping to persuade MPs, the Prime Minister and his Cabinet that nuclear power is a necessary part of a secure and balanced energy policy for Britain&quot;.<br /> <br /> The lobby was called &quot;Nuclear Power - The Right Answer&quot; and sought support for for new nuclear power stations in the UK. [[Gary Smith]], GMB National Officer, said &quot;GMB is campaigning for a new generation of nuclear power stations on existing sites. This will improve the UK's security of energy supply and preserve our nuclear technology industry. It should also maintain existing jobs and in the longer term create new ones. However, GMB believes it is vital that expenditure on the new nuclear programme is not at the expense of investment in other equally important energy sources. The current level of investment in renewables, biofuels and micro generation must be maintained.&quot; {{ref|gmb}}<br /> <br /> ==Key Personnel==<br /> <br /> * [[Peter Kane]]<br /> <br /> ==External Links==<br /> <br /> * {{note|gmb}} GMB, [http://www.gmb.org.uk/Templates/Internal.asp?NodeID=93654 &quot;GMB As Part Of Nuclear Industry Lobbies Parliament&quot;], Press Release, March 28, 2006.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Nuclear spin - trade unions]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=8559 2006-04-26T08:51:53Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. <br /> <br /> The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> <br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> The UK's national initiative is the [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]. <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8568 2006-04-26T08:39:18Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Encourages consumerism'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8546 2006-04-26T08:38:31Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Since 2003 however one international logo has been used which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Keeping up with the Jonses'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8545 2006-04-25T21:50:58Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Now however one international logo exists which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Keeping up with the Jonses'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Labelling_Organisations_(FLO)&diff=8548 2006-04-25T21:50:21Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>Fairtrade Labelling was created in the Netherlands in the late 1980s. The [[Max Havelaar Foundation]] launched the first Fairtrade consumer guarantee label in 1988 on coffee sourced from Mexico. <br /> Today FLO co-ordinates Fairtrade Labelling in 20 countries including the UK.<br /> All products carrying the FAIRTRADE Mark meet standards set by the international body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO).<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_what_is_fairtrade.htm]<br /> <br /> FLO International exists to improve the position of the poor and disadvantaged producers in the developing world, by setting the Fairtrade standards and by creating a framework that enables trade to take place at conditions respecting their interest. The National Initiatives, members of FLO International, encourage industry and consumers to support fairer trade and to purchase the products. Products carry a Fairtrade Label, as the independent consumer guarantee that producers in the developing world get a better deal.<br /> All stakeholders involved make their contribution to cover the costs of FLO’s system. Although still partly externally funded, the biggest part of the cost of FLO’s system is covered by National Initiatives who charge their licensees a fee for using the Fairtrade label. This pays for the National Initiatives marketing expenses and a part is fed back to FLO via National Initiatives’ annual contributions. Licensees registered with the National Initiatives do not pay FLO.<br /> A small part of the costs is covered by producer organisations and traders registered with FLO. Producer organisations pay for FLO certification and in addition a yearly fee based on the volume sold under Fairtrade conditions. The traders registered with FLO also contribute based on their total annual turnover. <br /> <br /> FLO also receives support from the [[European Commission (EC)]]<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net]<br /> ==Members==<br /> <br /> '''Full FLO members:'''<br /> <br /> *Fairtrade Austria<br /> *Max Havelaar Belgium<br /> *Transfair Canada<br /> *Max Havelaar Denmark<br /> *Max Havelaar France<br /> *TransFair Germany<br /> *[[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> *TransFair Italy<br /> *Fairtrade Mark Ireland<br /> *Fairtrade Label Japan<br /> *TransFair Minka Luxemburg<br /> *Stichting Max Havelaar Netherlands<br /> *Max Havelaar Norge<br /> *Reilun kaupan edistämisyhdistys ry. Finland<br /> *Rättvisemärkt Sweden<br /> *Max Havelaar Stiftung Switzerland<br /> *TransFair USA<br /> *Fairtrade Labelling Australia &amp; New Zealand<br /> *Asociación para el Sello de Comercio Justo España<br /> <br /> '''Associate FLO member:''' <br /> *Comercio Justo Mexico<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/ni.html]<br /> ==Contact Address==<br /> <br /> FLO International,<br /> Bonner Talweg 177,<br /> D - 53129 Bonn,<br /> Germany<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.net/sites/contact/contact.html]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8470 2006-04-25T21:48:46Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==What is Fairtrade?==<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Now however one international logo exists which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> <br /> [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]<br /> <br /> [[Max Havelaar Foundation]]<br /> <br /> ==Issues with Fairtrade==<br /> <br /> '''Cost'''<br /> <br /> '''Supermarket mark-up'''<br /> <br /> '''Big Business'''<br /> <br /> '''Percentage of Fairtrade Ingredients'''<br /> <br /> '''Fees'''<br /> <br /> '''Local vs Fairtrade'''<br /> <br /> '''Supply'''<br /> <br /> '''Keeping up with the Jonses'''<br /> <br /> '''Branding'''<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade&diff=8467 2006-04-25T21:41:52Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Fairtrade Mark */</p> <hr /> <div>==Fairtrade Mark==<br /> <br /> The FAIRTRADE Mark is an independent consumer label which appears on products as an independent guarantee that disadvantaged producers in the developing world are getting a better deal.<br /> For a product to display the FAIRTRADE Mark it must meet international Fairtrade standards. These standards are set by the international certification body [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]. <br /> Producer organisations that supply Fairtrade products are inspected and certified by FLO. They receive a minimum price that covers the cost of sustainable production and an extra premium that is invested in social or economic development projects. <br /> [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]] licenses the FAIRTRADE Mark to products in the UK which meet FLO standards. The supplier (brand-owner or main national distributor) must sign the Foundation’s Licence Agreement which provides a licence to use the Mark.<br /> <br /> Until recently many different fairtrade logos existed making it difficult for consumers to relate to common fairtrade standards or recognise easily which products were fairly traded. Now however one international logo exists which has been developed by FLO although the rate of introducation has varied from country to country. The logo can be seen at:<br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/jpg/mark_colour_horizontal.JPG]]<br /> <br /> [[Fairtrade Foundation UK]]<br /> <br /> [[Fairtrade Labelling Organisations (FLO)]]<br /> <br /> [[Max Havelaar Foundation]]<br /> <br /> *[[Oxfam]]<br /> *[[Nestle]]<br /> *[[Green and Black's]]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=8558 2006-04-25T21:38:45Z

<p>Hmv04210: /* Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members */</p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> *George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])<br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/about_us.htm]</div>

Hmv04210 https://powerbase.info/index.php?title=Fairtrade_Foundation_UK&diff=8463 2006-04-25T21:36:51Z

<p>Hmv04210: </p> <hr /> <div>==Background==<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation was established in 1992 by CAFOD, Christian Aid, New Consumer, [[Oxfam]], Traidcraft and the World Development Movement. These founding organisations were later joined by Britain's largest women's organisation, the Women's Institute.<br /> <br /> [[http://www.fairtrade.org.uk]]<br /> <br /> ==Function==<br /> <br /> ==Organisation==<br /> <br /> The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee and a charity registered in England and Wales. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association as adopted on 2 July 1992 and amended on 25 January 1994 and 20 May 2003. <br /> The Articles of Association provide for the founder members to elect up to four Trustees and up to a further four Trustees to be elected by the full membership. The Board then has the power to co-opt further Trustees, providing that the maximum number of Trustees does not exceed 10. One third of elected Trustees are required to stand down each year, and Trustees can serve for up to two three year terms.<br /> The Board meets five times a year to determine Foundation strategies and policies and to monitor progress against objectives. There are two sub committees of the Board – the Executive Committee,(formerly the Finance and Personnel Committee), consisting of three Board members and a specialist adviser on Personnel issues which meets up to five times a year, and a Certification Committee, consisting of one Board member and three external experts which meets four times a year. Minutes of both sub committees are reported to the full Board at the subsequent Board meeting.<br /> Day-to-day operations of the charity are managed through a senior management team consisting of<br /> the Director, Deputy Director (with specific responsibility for Commercial Relations) and three team leaders with responsibility for Communications, Certification, and Finance and Resources.<br /> <br /> The Fairtrade Foundation is a registered charity (no. 1043886). It is also a company registered in England and Wales (no. 2733136). <br /> <br /> [http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/downloads/pdf/accounts2004.pdf]<br /> <br /> ==Charity Shareholders, Patrons and Board Members==<br /> <br /> '''Charity Shareholders'''<br /> <br /> *Banana Link <br /> *CAFOD <br /> *Christian Aid <br /> *Methodist Relief and Development Fund <br /> *NFWI (National Federation of Women's Institutes of England, Wales, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man <br /> *Nicaragua Solidarity Campaign <br /> *[[Oxfam]] <br /> *People and Planet <br /> *Shared Interest Foundation <br /> *SCIAF (Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) <br /> *Traidcraft Exchange <br /> *United Reformed Church <br /> *WDM (World Development Movement) <br /> <br /> '''Patron'''<br /> <br /> George Alagiah<br /> <br /> '''Board Members'''<br /> <br /> *Chair: Mike Gidney (Traidcraft Exchange) <br /> *Treasurer: Lynne Gregory (Childline)<br /> *Cathy Keable Elliott (CAFOD)<br /> *Janice Langley (National Federation of Women’s Institutes)<br /> *Rosemary Byrde ([[Oxfam]])<br /> *Peter Lockyer (Christian Aid)<br /> *Ed Mayo (National Consumer Council)<br /> *Sue Osborne (Shared Interest)<br /> *Bert Schouwenburg ([[GMB]] London Region)<br /> *Nabs Suma (consultant on organic and certification issues) <br /> *Jez Frampton (Chief Executive, [[Interbrand]])</div>

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