Commerce Equitable

Definition:
 
 
Fair Trade was defined in 2001 by FINE, who’s role is to coordinate the advocacy activities of fair trade proponents at both the European and the international levels

Fair trade is a trading partnership, based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. It contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers – especially in the South. Fair trade organisations, backed by consumers, are engaged actively in supporting producers, awareness raising and in campaigning for changes in the rules and practice of conventional international trade.

-- FINE

 
The 3 fundamental principles:
 
1/Equilibrium of the commercial relationship (fair minimum price for producer, respect of the social and environmental rules).
2/To lead producers to be implicated in a fair trade market.
3/To inform and sensibilize public.
 
Provence Stevia:
 

Our company embody these three principles and have since the last 20 months worked together with producers from Paraguay and Asia based on the very principles established by these organizations. As such we hope that in the next couple of months we can “earn” our certification of faire trade.