Fair Trade provides communities with a mix of greater stability and hope for their futures. Thousands of small scale farmers grow spice and herb crops, yet industry consolidation has allowed two large, multi-national firms to dominate the global market. Beyond that, small farmers are vulnerable to many of the common problems in the agricultural trade. The demand and prices of spices and herbs fluctuate with global weather patterns, past production levels, and changes in consumer and manufacturer preferences. However, with Fair Trade standards for herb and spice production, small farmers receive a price that covers their costs of sustainable production, as well as a premium to invest in social and economic projects for their communities.
Add a taste of Fair Trade to everything you make with sustainable herbs and spices. Thousands of small scale farmers grow spice and herb crops, yet industry consolidation has allowed two multi-national corporations to dominate the market. With Fair Trade standards for herb and spice production, small farmers receive a price that allows them to compete in the market, as well as a premium to invest in social and economic projects for their communities.
