Bananas
Fairtrade works to reduce the harsh human and environmental impacts of banana growing in countries like Ecuador and Peru.
Look for the FAIRTRADE Mark when you shop – there are thousands of certified products available across Canada. We’re not just about coffee – we also certify chocolate, tea, fruit, flowers, textiles, and many other products. Explore the sections below to learn how Fairtrade works in different areas, and see how the people behind your favourite products experience real impact.
Fairtrade works to reduce the harsh human and environmental impacts of banana growing in countries like Ecuador and Peru.
The Fairtrade Standards prohibit the use of child labour on certified cocoa farms, making your chocolate taste sweeter.
Fairtrade’s Minimum Price and Premium empower small-scale coffee farmers to earn sustainable incomes in an unstable market.
The growing demand for Fairtrade fabrics means tangible change for cotton farmers and textile workers in India and other countries.
Workers on Fairtrade flower farms receive higher incomes, and benefit from better health and safety conditions.
Fairtrade works with cooperatives of small-scale sugar farmers to expand their access to global markets.
Small-scale tea farmers are supported with our Standards for sustainable production, while workers on large estates see improved labour rights.
Fairtrade is about far more than coffee, tea, and chocolate. You can find the FAIRTRADE Mark on a wide range of other products, from gold rings to soccer balls.
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