Producer info

Buying Fairtrade products makes a real difference for the Fairtrade farmers and workers (producers) in developing countries. Fairtrade means a better future for producers, workers, their families and communities in these countries.

In addition to providing a fair and stable price for their products, Fairtrade is helping producers and their communities build better roads, access health care and send their kids to school. Fairtrade also enables them to grow and develop their businesses, ensuring they can improve life for their families and communities well into the future.

Fairtrade in the Pacific: The Producer Support and Relations project

Here in the Pacific region there is a strong connection between consumers and producers:they not only share borders and trade interests, but also the common goal of a peaceful and prosperous region. In fact, Aussies and Kiwis are more responsive to Pacific products when produced and traded within Fairtrade principles.

For this reason, Fairtrade ANZ has engaged in the task of increasing the number of Fairtrade Certified producers based in the Pacific and the number of Fairtrade Certified™ products coming from the islands to our supermarkets. 

In 2011, Fairtrade ANZ launched its Producer Support and Relations (PSR) project aimed at facilitating training in local languages, providing guidance on Fairtrade Certification requirements, helping producers to gain access to new markets, facilitating relationships with buyers, liaising with support agencies, and promoting the development of a regional Fairtrade network. 

Click on the links to the above right to find out more about our producer partners and how Fairtrade is making a real difference to their lives and their communities.