Neighborhood to Nation

Fair World ProjectRyan Zinn

Campaign Directorwww.fairworldproject.org

An Unjust Food System

What is Fair Trade?

“A trading partnership, based ondialogue, transparency, and

respect, that seeks greater equity ininternational trade. It contributes to

sustainable development byoffering better trading conditions to,

and securing the rights of,disadvantaged producers and

workers.” (FINE*, 1998)

*FINE is comprised of 4 major European Fair Trade Organizations = FLO (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International) , WFTO (World Fair Trade Organization) NEWS (Network of European World Shops) and EFTA (European Fair Trade Association)

1940s1940s1960s1960s 1970s1970s 1980s1980s 1990s1990s 2000s2000s

•1946: Edna Ruth Byler 1946: Edna Ruth Byler imports needlecrafts imports needlecrafts from displaced in from displaced in EuropeEurope

•1949: Church of the 1949: Church of the Brethren establish Brethren establish SERRV InternationalSERRV International

•1968: UNCTAD 1968: UNCTAD embraces embraces ““Trade Trade not Aidnot Aid”” concept concept

•1972: First Ten 1972: First Ten Thousand Villages Thousand Villages store opensstore opens

•1986: Equal 1986: Equal Exchange Exchange established as established as cooperative, cooperative, 100% Fair Trade 100% Fair Trade businessbusiness

•1989: IFAT 1989: IFAT established by Fair established by Fair Trade pioneersTrade pioneers

•1994: Fair Trade 1994: Fair Trade Federation formedFederation formed

•1997: Fair Trade 1997: Fair Trade Labeling Labeling Organizations Organizations formedformed

•2004: Producers form 2004: Producers form national and regional Fair national and regional Fair Trade associations across Trade associations across Asia, Latin America and Asia, Latin America and AfricaAfrica

•2007: 2007: •AJP team conducts official AJP team conducts official pilot certification audits of pilot certification audits of four Domestic farms and four Domestic farms and two co-ops in Minnesota two co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsinand Wisconsin

•Domestic Fair Trade Domestic Fair Trade Association incorporatedAssociation incorporated

•2009: Fair Trade sales 2009: Fair Trade sales worldwide tops $4.7 worldwide tops $4.7 billionbillion

Fair Trade Timeline:Fair Trade Timeline:

•1969: Oxfam and other 1969: Oxfam and other European humanitarian European humanitarian organizations open the first organizations open the first World ShopWorld Shop

•1988 Farmers and 1988 Farmers and activists launch the activists launch the first Fair Trade first Fair Trade certification system, certification system, Max HavelaarMax Havelaar

•2005: The Institute for 2005: The Institute for Marketecology (IMO) Marketecology (IMO) begins their begins their ““Fair for Fair for LifeLife”” certification certification programprogram

•1998: TransFair USA 1998: TransFair USA begins certifying fair begins certifying fair trade coffee using the trade coffee using the TransFair USA labelTransFair USA label

Fair Trade Certifiers and Membership Organizations

Membership Organizations

Membership OrganizationFully committed, screening process.

Certification Different certification levels and logo use

depending on type of certification.Third party audit of supply chain

Fair Trade USA IMO

FLO

Certification

Basic Fair Trade Principles

Long-term direct trading relationshipsPrompt payment of fair prices and wages

No child, forced or otherwise exploited laborWorkplace non-discrimination, gender equity and freedom of association

Safe working conditions and reasonable work hoursInvestment in community development projects

Environmental sustainabilityTraceability and transparency

Fair Trade USA

Fair Trade USA’s mission is to enable sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model

that benefits farmers, workers, consumers, industry and the earth.

Fair Trade USA is one of 24 members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), a

global network that sets and monitors Fair Trade standards and supports farming organizations.

FLO and their 24 members certify single ingredients.

www.fairtradeusa.org

Fair Trade USA

• Apparel & Linens • Beans & Grains • Body Care • Cocoa • Coffee • Flowers & Plants • Fruits & Vegetables • Herbs & Spices • Honey • Multi-Ingredient Foods • Nuts & Oilseeds • Spirits • Sports balls • Sugar • Tea • Wine

Fair Trade USA-Coffee

• 1.40/lb minimum price • .20 Fair Trade Premium • .30 Organic Premium • Focus on agriculture producers • Cooperatives or plantations

Fair for Life (FFL)/IMO

"Fair for life“ (FFL) is a brand neutral third party certification program for social accountability and fair trade in agricultural, manufacturing and trading operations.

IMO is an internationally recognized non-profit certification body, and recognized leader in training, standard development, quality control and eco-product certification in the sectors of food, non-food and social accountability.

FFL certifies full supply chains.

www.fairforlife.net

Fair for Life (FFL)/IMO

Fair for Life (FFL)/IMO-Cocoa

• Cost of Production determined by producer and buyer

• 10% Fair Trade premium • 10% Organic Premium • Full Supply Chain Certification • Producer groups can range from cooperatives

to hired labor or small

Agriculture Justice Project (AJP)

What Is "Food Justice Certified?"

A homegrown domestic fair trade label that represents the gold standard for social justice in agricultural and food jobs, rigorous third party certification, and a system based on the experiences and input of the farmers, farmworkers and business owners themselves.

www.agriculturaljusticeproject.org

www.agriculturaljusticeproject.org

Agriculture Justice Project (AJP)

• Workers' rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining• Fair wages and benefits for workers• Fair and equitable contracts for farmers and buyers• Fair pricing for farmers• Clear conflict resolution policies for farmers or food business owners/managers and workers• The rights of indigenous peoples• Workplace health and safety• Farmworker housing• Interns and apprentices• Children on farms

Agriculture Justice Project (AJP)

Coalition of Immokalee Workers

The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) is a community-based organization of mainly Latino, Mayan Indian and Haitian immigrants working in low-wage jobs throughout the state of Florida.

Main Campaigns: •Anti-Slavery Campaign•Campaign for Fair Food

www.ciw-online.org

United Farm Workers

Founded in 1962 by Cesar Chavez, the United Farm Workers of America is the nation's first successful and largest farm workers union currently active in 10 states. Recent years have witnessed dozens of key UFW union contract victories, among them the largest strawberry, rose, winery and mushroom firms in California and the nation. 75 percent of California's mushroom industry is now under union contract

www.ufw.org

United Farm Workers Products

Swanton Berry Farms

Opportunities for Impact