Fair Trade

Fair Trade is a competitive business model that takes into account social values often disregarded in conventional business—one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships between  consumers in developed nations and producers in developing regions.

• Paying a fair wage in the local context.
• Offering employees opportunities for advancement.
• Providing equal opportunities  for all people,  particularly the most disadvantaged.
• Engaging in environmentally sustainable practices.
• Being open to public accountability.
• Building long-term trade relationships.
• Providing healthy and safe working conditions within the  local context.
• Providing financial and technical assistance to producers whenever possible.

Village Artisan offers 100% Fair Trade products...