Trade And Fair Trade Flashcards
Countries that grow coffee
Ethiopia,Guatemala, Columbia, Brazil, peru (and more included on bean belt)
Growing coffee
Best grown in dry weather for harvesting, coffee trees need a humid climate
Producers
Roasters and producers of coffee get the largest share of money
Grower
The grower only gets 3% of the sum of money
Changes in the price of coffee
The coffee has fallen over the years due to overproduction of coffee
Characteristics of fair trade
Fair wedges, cooperative workplaces, consumer education, direct trade
Fair trade products
Cocoa, bananas, coffee
Benefits of fair trade for the farmer
It ensures disadvantaged farmers get a better deal by giving them a fair price for their products