Who Owns Fair Trade?

Such organizations are typically overseen by Fairtrade International. Fairtrade International sets international fair trade standards and supports fair trade producers and cooperatives. Sixty percent of the fair trade market revolves around food products such as coffee, tea, cocoa, honey, and bananas.

Who is the owner of Fair Trade?

The Fairtrade global system is now 50% owned by producers representing farmer and worker organisations. With an equal voice, producers have a say in decision-making within our General Assembly and on Fairtrade International's Board of Directors.

Is fair trade run by the government?

Fairtrade works with farming co-operatives, businesses and governments to make trade fair. Together with Fairtrade farmers and workers we have a vision: a world in which trade is based on fairness so that producers earn secure and sustainable livelihoods.