The document discusses whether fair trade contributes to sustainable development. It provides facts and figures on the fair trade market, which is growing rapidly. It outlines how major retailers are responding by increasing their fair trade product offerings and in some cases converting entire categories to fair trade. It also discusses future challenges and opportunities for fair trade, such as competition from local and organic products.
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How are retailers responding to fairtrade?
1. Brussels Development Briefing Does Fair Trade contribute to sustainable development? 16 April 2008 How are retailers responding to fairtrade? Prepared by Natalie Berg, Grocery Research Manager Planet Retail Ltd | April 2008 part of emap communications
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4. Fairtrade sales by consumer market Source: FLO 42 1,609.0 1,132.4 Total 63 1.9 0.03 Spain 191 7.2 2.5 Australia/New Zealand 45 499.0 344.1 USA 48 409.5 276.8 UK 1 135.3 133.8 Switzerland 73 16.0 9.3 Sweden 28 8.6 6.7 Norway 12 41.0 36.5 Netherlands 23 2.8 2.3 Luxembourg 23 4.1 3.4 Japan 23 34.5 28.0 Italy 77 11.6 6.6 Ireland 55 110.0 70.9 Germany 47 160.0 109.1 France 73 22.5 13.0 Finland 54 21.5 14.0 Denmark 54 53.8 34.8 Canada 86 28.0 15.0 Belgium 63 41.7 25.6 Austria Increase (%) 2006 (EUR mn) 2005 (EUR mn) Country
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7. Top 10 European grocery retailers going green with private label Sainsbury Active Naturals So Organic, Organic You, Active Naturals, Whole Foods UK EntrâAide Marque RepĂšre Marque RepĂšre France - - Bio Wertkost Germany - Bio/Prima Bio Germany Auchan Auchan Auchan Bio France - - Rewe Bio, Naturgut Germany Fairglobe - Bioness Germany - - GrĂŒnes Land Germany Fresh & Easy Tesco Naturally Tesco Organic, bnatural, Fresh & Easy Organic, Whole Foods UK Carrefour Solidaire Carrefour Eco PlanĂšte Carrefour Bio France Fairtrade PL Eco-friendly PL Organic/Natural PL Home Market
19. How does fairtrade compare to other âgreenâ products? Organic Fairtrade Local Eco-friendly Perceived consumer benefit HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIAL X X X X X X X X X X