The true cost of chocolate
Though cocoa is a beloved commodity, cocoa farmers in the Global South often struggle to make a living. It is unacceptable that this $100+ billion industry has excluded farmers and workers from the benefits of trade. This neglect has led to:
You can make a difference
By simply buying Fairtrade products, you are telling retailers and brands that you care about the people that made your chocolate. You are telling them that you believe that cocoa farmers and their families deserve to live healthy, happy, sustainable lives where they have the freedom to choose their own path.
Shop for fair trade chocolate
Stand up for people and the planet by choosing certified chocolate products. From ice cream to granola to classic chocolate bars, you can shop with confidence knowing that the Fairtrade Standards mean that farmers are getting a better deal on their cocoa.
Hear from Fairtrade cocoa farmers
Certify your chocolate
Now is the time to certify your cocoa supply chain. The injustices that exist in the cocoa industry not only affect farmers and their communities, but they also affect the environment. Shoppers are demanding more. One study found that fair trade chocolate sold 5x faster than conventional chocolate. You can consumer demand in the speed and volume in which fair trade certified products are being purchased. Both the supply and demand exist. We are here and ready to support you and your business on the path to certification.
Get Involved
Make fair trade part of your everyday life. Find out how you can get involved in the movement to make trade equitable and sustainable.
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