gif ) Starbucks, TransFair USA and the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) have unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that builds upon the organisations' shared history of support for small-scale coffee farmers.
In 2005, sales of all Fair Trade products-not just coffee--reached about US$850 million, according to figures from Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, an umbrella entity that unites labeling initiatives and producer networks in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
About the FAIRTRADE Mark and Fairtrade Foundation The FAIRTRADE Mark is a certification mark and a registered trademark of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member.
About the FAIRTRADE Mark and Fairtrade Foundation The FAIRTRADE Mark is a certification mark and a registered trademark of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO) of which the Fairtrade Foundation is the UK member.
Partnership to Encourage Sustainable Agricultural and Business Practices Across Industry, Increasing Supply of High-Quality and Responsibly-Produced Coffee Raising Small Farmer Living Standards TransFair USA, Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International and Starbucks Encourage other NGOs and Government Agencies to Join Fund ATLANTA -- Building on their decade-long relationship, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX), the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations (FLO) and TransFair USA will join forces to leverage a small-scale farmer loan program that is intended to grow to at least $20 million by 2015 based on current commitments from Starbucks Coffee Company.
