fair trade products
September 22, 2009 by SemiCritic
Filed under Green
Some of the best and finest products in the world may not necessarily be those done by expensive factories. When it comes to fruits for instance, some of the best quality fruits are produced in third world countries. Because of globalization, companies are now able to outsource and find suppliers in other countries. However a common problem with outsourcing and international trade is that there are too many middlemen or companies that buy them the goods at low prices and sell them at much higher prices. This is today there are movements and organizations dedicated to promoting fair trade products.
Some examples of fair trade products are tea, coffee beans and other products that come directly from the source, the manufacturer. These organizations aim to give the farmers and producers their due. The retail price of an item in Europe and America is much higher than the actual cost to produce the product. Fair trade ensures that the producers reap more if not most of the profits. Campaigns have been launched to ensure that this movement gains popularity.
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