The consumption of food products certified as Fairtrade is maintaining its upward trend, especially in developed markets such as Europe and North America.
From a statement issued by the Foreign Trade Promotion Office of Costa Rica (Procomer):
Reyka Fick, communicator at the firm Fairtrade International, said that in the last year Fairtrade certified products grew internationally and even grew in markets such as South Africa, Kenya and India."In terms of a marketing approach, a central part of the strategy followed in producing countries (such as those previously mentioned) is to support the domestic market," said Fick.
Included are new certifications for companies that promote the fulfillment of rights and guarantees of their workers.
Fairtrade International has announced changes in standards related to plantations and workers, where detailed requirements are included in order to ensure the rights of workers to organize freely.
From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER):
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