Fair Trade: Understanding What's Behind the Label

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Bradley R. Hughes
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April 21, 2011 • 1:00 pm PDT
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If you've ever gone to a cafe for coffee or browsed for bananas at the supermarket, you've probably already seen fair trade products. But do you know what they really are? Fair trade labeling indicates when a product was produced under a set of principles that include fair labor practices and environmental regulations. Find out more about what's behind fair trade products and how they can impact both producers and consumers.

A collaboration between GOOD and Bradley R. Hughes, in partnership with Ben & Jerry's.

Posted in: Following Fair Trade,; Lifestyle,; Following Fair Trade

Tags: food,; coffee,; fair trade,; farmers,; bananas,; fair trade usa

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