Comments on: Some Good News, A Challenge, and A Call for Transparency

By: Kerstin Lindgren

Kerstin Lindgren — Thu, 01 May 2014 00:51:43 +0000

Small steps are definitely necessary but prematurely labeling something as fair trade when it is not will only hinder progress. See the other posts in our series here to learn more about the complexities of this sector.

By: Melissa Cathcart

Melissa Cathcart — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:43:30 +0000

A much needed beginning to a pervasive problem–kudos.

By: Grace Gershuny

Grace Gershuny — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 14:38:26 +0000

Good idea in theory, but I can see this presenting problems for companies who may change their recipes slightly, as well as making auditing more complicated. How about a different claim (like ‘made with’) for products having less than 50% FT content (similar to the organic option) and the requirement that the ingredients that are FT certified be listed on the front. Something along those lines – details would need careful discussion. Of course, this is all voluntary, but some kind of unified Fair Trade umbrella group that establishes such a labeling guideline, rather than simply attacking those who transgress, would have some credibility with consumers and more or less dictate the norm. Just my 2 cents from long experience in the organic trenches.

By: Michelle B

Michelle B — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:28:04 +0000

I strongly support this.
Off the subject but packaging should support the preservation of our planet and people also. Plastic ! Sits in the sun on a palate phalates enter the drink, later maybe partially recycled or sits in a land fill :/

By: Louise Denish

Louise Denish — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 03:47:09 +0000

I stronlgly agree with labeling percentage for fair trade ingredients on product.

By: EDWARD J CHAPMAN

EDWARD J CHAPMAN — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:24:28 +0000

A MUCH NEEDED PROJECT. LONG OVER-DUE.