Organic | RainForest | Fairtrade | Cafédirect | |
Mission | UK campaigning & certification for organic food & farming | Conserve biodiversity | Ensure equitable trading arrangements for disadvantaged small holders farmers | We change lives & build communities through inspirational business |
Farm types | Organic | Larger plantations | Smaller holder | Smaller holder |
% produce to show mark | 100% | Just 30% | 100% | 100% |
Guaranteed price | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Social Premiums | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Direct relationship | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Producer support | Technical | No | Encouraged but depends on buyer | Yes –invest 50% profit back |
Producer input | resources | No | Yes – some small regional programs | Yes –growers are share holders & sit on board |
Environment | Members input on standard | Yes - focus on ecosystems & agricultural practices | Yes – focus on agricultural practices & environmental standards | Yes –as part of Fairtrade Plus also funds climate change adaption schemesThe |
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