You recognise the name. You recognise the label.You've seen it on bananas, chocolate, coffee, and all over thousands of everyday products.But how much do you really know about Fairtrade?In today's episode we take a look at how it really works, who benefits, and why some companies are starting up alternatives to Fairtrade.In today's episode we cover:
A brief history of 'trade'
Why farmers get a bad deal
Max Havelaar & the first fair trade coffee
The Dutch in Indonesia
The mission of Fairtrade
How Fairtrade works
Why it works
The criticisms of Fairtrade
Alternatives to Fairtrade
The future of Fairtrade
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