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The first three products that bore the FAIRTRADE Mark in 1994 included:
The first three products that bore the FAIRTRADE Mark in 1994 included:
- Wine, cotton, and rice
- Green & Blacks Maya Gold chocolate, Clipper tea, and Cafédirect Coffee (correct)
- Flowers, sugar, and honey
- Coffee, bananas, and tea
Which retailer made a notable commitment to Fairtrade in May 2017?
Which retailer made a notable commitment to Fairtrade in May 2017?
- Tesco
- Marks and Spencer
- Sainsbury's
- The Co-operative Group (The Co-op) (correct)
Liberation, a Fairtrade nut company, sources nuts from farming co-operatives in several countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries?
Liberation, a Fairtrade nut company, sources nuts from farming co-operatives in several countries. Which of the following is NOT one of those countries?
- Brazil
- Canada (correct)
- India
- Bolivia
Which of the following statements is true regarding banana origins?
Which of the following statements is true regarding banana origins?
Knowing that Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana export more than 70% of the world's cocoa, which scenario would most negatively impact global cocoa supply?
Knowing that Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana export more than 70% of the world's cocoa, which scenario would most negatively impact global cocoa supply?
What differentiates the Fairtrade system beyond offering a minimum price for goods?
What differentiates the Fairtrade system beyond offering a minimum price for goods?
Considering the details about Kopi Luwak coffee, what factor most contributes to its high price?
Considering the details about Kopi Luwak coffee, what factor most contributes to its high price?
If a farmer is deciding whether to join a Fairtrade cooperative, which of the following would be the MOST relevant benefit to consider?
If a farmer is deciding whether to join a Fairtrade cooperative, which of the following would be the MOST relevant benefit to consider?
A small-scale cocoa farmer in West Africa is considering investing their Fairtrade premium. Which option would MOST directly contribute to the long-term sustainability of their cocoa production?
A small-scale cocoa farmer in West Africa is considering investing their Fairtrade premium. Which option would MOST directly contribute to the long-term sustainability of their cocoa production?
How does the average cocoa tree's peak production time impact farming decisions?
How does the average cocoa tree's peak production time impact farming decisions?
Several factors influence the trade and consumption of bananas. Based on the information provided, which factor would have the LEAST impact on banana availability in the UK?
Several factors influence the trade and consumption of bananas. Based on the information provided, which factor would have the LEAST impact on banana availability in the UK?
Why is it important for consumers to be aware of Fairtrade certified products?
Why is it important for consumers to be aware of Fairtrade certified products?
A consumer is choosing between two similar chocolate bars, one Fairtrade certified and one without certification. What is the MOST likely additional benefit from choosing the Fairtrade certified bar?
A consumer is choosing between two similar chocolate bars, one Fairtrade certified and one without certification. What is the MOST likely additional benefit from choosing the Fairtrade certified bar?
If a coffee shop wants to increase its positive impact, which action aligns best with Fairtrade principles?
If a coffee shop wants to increase its positive impact, which action aligns best with Fairtrade principles?
In Oromia, Ethiopia, the average coffee farm is 5 acres. What challenge might these farmers face, compared to larger farms?
In Oromia, Ethiopia, the average coffee farm is 5 acres. What challenge might these farmers face, compared to larger farms?
Flashcards
When was the FAIRTRADE Mark launched in the UK?
When was the FAIRTRADE Mark launched in the UK?
The year the FAIRTRADE Mark was launched in the UK.
What product launched in 2011 was first Fairtrade & Fairmined certified?
What product launched in 2011 was first Fairtrade & Fairmined certified?
The first Fairtrade and Fairmined certified product.
What were the first three products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark?
What were the first three products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark?
Green & Blacks Maya Gold chocolate, Clipper tea, and Cafédirect Coffee.
First non-food product certified by Fairtrade?
First non-food product certified by Fairtrade?
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Which retailer switched to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in May 2017?
Which retailer switched to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in May 2017?
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Name two countries Liberation nuts come from.
Name two countries Liberation nuts come from.
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Which nation drinks the most tea per capita?
Which nation drinks the most tea per capita?
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What part of the world did bananas originate from?
What part of the world did bananas originate from?
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Name one of the countries that export more than 70 percent of the world's cocoa.
Name one of the countries that export more than 70 percent of the world's cocoa.
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Which capital city declared Fairtrade status in 2010?
Which capital city declared Fairtrade status in 2010?
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Which non-food product is described?
Which non-food product is described?
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Which is NOT a type of wild banana?
Which is NOT a type of wild banana?
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Most traded agricultural commodity?
Most traded agricultural commodity?
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Typical size of a cocoa farm?
Typical size of a cocoa farm?
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Which products with the FAIRTRADE Mark are produced in Palestine?
Which products with the FAIRTRADE Mark are produced in Palestine?
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Study Notes
- The Fairtrade fundraiser aims to raise funds and bring joy
Fairtrade Firsts
- The FAIRTRADE Mark was launched in the UK in 1994
- Fairtrade and Fairmined Gold, launched in 2011, was the first Fairtrade and Fairmined certified product
- In 1994, the first three products bearing the FAIRTRADE Mark were Green & Blacks Maya Gold chocolate, Clipper tea, and Cafédirect Coffee.
- Flowers were the first non-food product certified by Fairtrade
- In May 2017, The Co-operative Group (The Co-op) switched all their own-brand products to 100% Fairtrade cocoa
Fairtrade Around the World
- Liberation is a Fairtrade nut company co-owned by the farming co-operatives who grow the nuts
- Liberation nuts come from Nicaragua, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Malawi, Mozambique, and India
- Ireland drinks the most tea per capita, Britain is second
- India produces the most bananas
- Bananas originated in Southeast Asia and the South Pacific around 8000 to 5000 BC
- Bananas are believed to have been the world's first cultivated fruit
Fairtrade Quiz
- Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana export more than 70 percent of the world's cocoa
- Wellington, New Zealand declared Fairtrade status in 2010, the first in the country
Guess the Commodity
- Cotton is a non-food product produced in developing countries, involving 100 million rural households, and accounting for 40% of West Africa's exports
- Gold-tiger bananas are not a type of wild banana
- Coffee is the most traded agricultural commodity with roughly 25 million families depending on it
- A typical cocoa farm is 3 hectares (roughly equivalent to around 4 international football pitches)
- Olive oil and olives with the FAIRTRADE Mark are produced in Palestine
Number Round
- In the Oromia state of southern and southwest Ethiopia, the average farm size is 5 acres for Fairtrade coffee
- In 2001, there were 300 banana-related accidents in Britain involving people slipping on skins
- The current international trading price for a kilogram of gold is $40,000
- 470,001 Fairtrade bananas were eaten as part of the world record Go Bananas for Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight 2009
- In the UK, 5 billion bananas on average are consumed every year
Fairtrade Facts
- With proper care, a cocoa tree can sustain a peak production level for 10 years on average
- Egyptian, Pima, and Sea Island cotton can reach an average fibre length of 4.3cm
- The Fairtrade premium is extra money paid to farmers on top of the Fairtrade minimum price
- Farmers democratically invest the premium in community development, environmental and business improvements
- Fairtrade offers footballs, volley balls, rugby balls, and netballs
- Kopi Luwak, the world's most expensive coffee, is made from coffee beans eaten and then excreted by a Sumatran palm civet
- A coffee bean is a seed that is the pit of a cherry-like berry that grows on bushes
- In the UK, there are over 4,500 Fairtrade certified products for sale through retail and catering outlets
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