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Fair Trade Important Part of a Balanced Diet, New Research from GlobeScan & Fairtrade America


WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Interest in environmental labels continues to surge as consumers demand more from companies, according to new research from GlobeScan and Fairtrade America. Awareness of organic and non-GMO products show strong growth while fair trade continues to figure heavily into purchase decisions. Download findings from GlobeScan and Fairtrade America's research here.

New research from GlobeScan found that 81% of consumers would view a brand more favorably if it carried a fair trade label.

"The study demonstrates a shift in the US consumer with current environmental and political issues in the US top of mind, but for many consumers, the Fairtrade label remains an important value-add," said James Morris, US Director, GlobeScan. "Fair trade has a strong halo effect for most US consumers."

Clear, transparent labeling was shown to be an important tool to help consumers purchase in line with their values. Fair trade was found to have a halo effect with 81 percent of consumers saying they would view a brand they already buy more favorably if it carried a fair trade label. This effect was especially pronounced in cities where the number topped 85 percent.

Overall, urban areas rank higher in recognition of the FAIRTRADE label with more than 40 percent of consumers reporting that they had seen the label regularly. Just over a quarter of consumers were familiar with the FAIRTRADE label.

"Equality, fairness in trade, good labor conditions and clean, simple ingredients rank high for consumers. These are all issues that Fairtrade addresses with our focus on small-scale farmers, workers' rights and better choices for a healthy planet," said Bryan Lew, Chief Operating Officer at Fairtrade America.

Other findings include:

The FAIRTRADE label, licensed by Fairtrade America, is the most recognized and trusted ethical certification worldwide. By complying with the social, economic and environmental criteria in the internationally-agreed Fairtrade Standards, farmers, traders and brands can improve the sustainability of their entire supply chain.

Read more at Fairtrade America.

CONTACT:
Kyle Freund
[email protected]  
202-391-0525

 

Fairtrade America licenses the FAIRTRADE Label, the world's most recognized and trusted ethical certification. Fairtrade's rigorous social, economic and environmental standards help farmers and workers, traders and companies create more sustainable supply chains and improve livelihoods.

SOURCE Fairtrade America


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