FEW ethical movements have achieved the recognition, international status and success of Fairtrade.

From the launch of the first label - Max Havelar - in Holland in 1988, the initiative, quickly moved from concept to legitimate retail label that positively improves the livelihoods of coffee, tea, cotton and banana farmers across the world.

Its premise is simple. Producers must be paid a minimum price to cover the cost of sustainable production plus an extra premium to be invested in community development projects for ......for the full story register now for free or login below...