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Coffee, cocoa and sugar, with added value

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Enjoying a good coffee, its aroma, its intense flavour, with the peace of mind of knowing that it has been produced with respect for nature and people. This is the concept under which the cooperative works AlterNative3one of the major references in the Spanish organic and Fairtrade sector.

Author of the paper: Ariadna Coma, Journalist , Journalist bio@bioecoactual.com  | Here is the original publication.

©Bio Eco Actual. Coffee roasting process

AlterNative3 was founded in Terrassa (Barcelona) in 1992 with the aim of offering responsible, sustainable and quality alternatives to everyday consumer products. For almost 30 years, it has been processing coffee, cocoa and sugar in its own processing factory, always combining the respect for the environment with the economic sustainability and a fair treatment producers and workers. A philosophy that drove the project from its origins and that is still present throughout the entire production process: from the procurement of raw materials to the final product.

The cooperative's daily work is based on the production of healthy products, without preservatives or artificial additives, taking the utmost care in the process. To this end, the best raw materials are selected. They are grown in small cooperatives of producers of origin, located mostly in Central and South America, Africa and some regions of Asia. True to the essence of fair trade, AlterNative3 maintains long-term relationships with producers to ensure that they receive a fair price for the production of raw materials and a sufficient economic margin so that they can continue their activity and live in dignified conditions.

Thus, AlterNative3 offers an extensive range of products ethical and quality in its catalogue. Specifically, more than 200 items including coffee, cocoa, sugar, drinks, infusions and sweets, all of them certified by the Fairtrade labels (Fairtrade) and ecological (Euro Leaf).

©Bio Eco Actual. Franc Baile (right) together with the Bio Eco Actual team.

Coffee artisans

The team of Bio Eco Actual was able to witness the dedication and passion of the cooperative's members as soon as they entered the roasting plant, the first and only Fairtrade coffee roaster 100% in Spain. Amidst the enveloping smell of coffee, Antonio Baileco-founder of AlterNative3shows us a small toaster with more than twenty years of history. It was the first to come into operation in the cooperative and is, to this day, a piece honoured for its historical and emotional value.

After the roasting tests, in order to always seek the best point, aroma and flavour of each unique variety or blend of coffee, looking for the perfect formula, the process is automated and the machinery comes into action. The green (raw) coffee beans, from between 15 and 18 origins, are unloaded onto a large scale, where they are measured and mixed or not, depending on the product, to achieve the desired balance for each of the varieties. From there, the coffee travels to the roaster to be slowly roasted at the desired temperature. This is the only way, Antonio explains, to achieve a homogeneous and uniform result for each bean. Finally, the coffee beans are cooled and transferred to the grinding and packaging machines, from where they leave the roaster. more than 100 tonnes of fair trade and organic coffee per year.

Cocoa and sugar

The cocoa and sugar processing plant is located in the adjoining hall. Every year, the following are produced and packaged there 600 tonnes of cane sugar and more than 20 tonnes of cocoa. All the products, once packaged, are transferred to the cooperative's logistics centre: the main warehouse, located a few metres from the factory, next to the offices. There, orders are organised and prepared for shipment to specialised shops, catering establishments and also to private individuals, via the online sales channel.

©Bio Eco Actual. Oriol Urrutia (left) and Antonio Baile, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alternativa3 (right)

30 years of constant evolution

Strolling among the sacks of coffee, Antonio recalls the evolution of AlterNativa3 over its almost 30 years of existence. The cooperative always seeks a balance between innovation and tradition. It has grown in production without losing its commitment to the Fair Trade philosophy. It maintains a high level of awareness in all its actions.
AlterNativa3's commitment to social responsibility policies covers all areas. It starts with the relationship with producers and goes all the way to consumers. Its aim is to offer maximum quality and transparency. For this reason, one of its main challenges is to strengthen the traceability of the products. Francisco Baile says: "Product traceability is very important for Fairtrade. We want to better communicate the path of the products, but it is a global challenge for the whole Fairtrade movement".

Likewise, the desire to innovate has been key to the cooperative throughout its history in order to adapt to the dynamism of the market and new consumption models without losing sight of its commitment to sustainability. In this respect, the introduction of new packaging machines and the search for new biodegradable materials that generate less waste while keeping all the product's properties intact is one of the cooperative's most recent actions. Likewise, the development of new products, such as the line of zero waste items or the new biodegradable coffee capsules of biodegradable originThe new "new" consumer models, which will be presented shortly, are crucial in order not to lose the thread of the new consumer models.

The cooperative is therefore a clear example of constant reinvention while remaining true to its philosophy. It guarantees that responsibility, solidarity, sustainability and ethics are present in every cup of coffee or chocolate from AlterNative3.

Cocoa cultivation and child exploitation

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Author: Eugenia González.

It is very likely that some of the products you consume on a regular basis promote child exploitation and slavery. Are you aware of this? Here are the keys to avoid this situation and encourage change.

What message do you send with your consumption habits?

I was once told that every time I buy a product, the manufacturer interprets my action in a very specific way: "he likes my product". The logical consequence? Make another product. And do everything exactly the same. Well, when I buy a chocolate bar that promotes child exploitation in Africa, the manufacturer interprets my action in a very specific way: "he likes my product". The logical consequence? Make another one. And do everything exactly the same.

So when I buy a tablet of chocolate promoting child exploitation in AfricaThe manufacturer interprets my action in a very specific way: "he likes my product". The logical consequence? Make another one. And do everything exactly the same.

The link between cocoa cultivation and child exploitation

What can you do?

I'm sure you don't want to contribute to this situation. I'm sure you do, and if you're like me, you'll feel terrible. Cocoa, in all its forms, is one of my favourite products and I never miss it at home, I love chocolate! And you, how many years have you been eating chocolate? Do the kids eat it? Do you have it at home often?

The truth? It pains me to talk about child exploitation. But I have come to the conclusion that the only way to change this situation is to raise awareness. If we don't speak out, we make the situation invisible, we deny the reality and we close the door to change.

The data raised my awareness

Child labour exploitation affects 11% of the world's children. That's 168 million children (data from the UNDP - United Nations Development Programme). And the crisis created by COVID-19 only worsens this situation.

Here is some food for thought:

  • More than one million children work in cocoa cultivation in West Africa.
  • Between 200,000,000 and 800,000 children under the age of 18 are trafficked every year in West Africa.
  • The cocoa industry is worth millions of euros in Europe.

Child labour is a violation of human rights:

  • It directly affects children's development.
  • It causes physical, psychological and emotional damage for the rest of their lives.
  • It perpetuates poverty for generations, as without education it is virtually impossible to climb the social ladder.

The International Labour Organisation states that: "under present conditions, unless measures are taken to alleviate it, poverty could be perpetuated from generation to generation".

What are the causes of child labour? It is a complex issue, but it is clear that it is rooted in poverty and the unfair conditions of conventional international trade. That is why Fair Trade, an ethical alternative to conventional trade, is a solution.

What should you ask yourself before buying cocoa? 2 things: is it organic and is it fair trade?

Is the chocolate organic? When talking about organic products, the focus is often on whether they have more nutrients than conventional ones, but I prefer to focus on what they do not contain: chemical fertilisers, synthetic herbicides, industrial fungicides... An organic product does not contain chemicals and for that reason it takes care of your health and that of your loved ones. On the other hand, if no harmful chemicals have been added, it means that the people involved in its cultivation or processing have not been exposed to these harmful substances either.

Is it Fair Trade?

The reality? Look, if a chocolate is conventional and does not carry a seal certifying that it is fair trade, it is more than likely that children in forced labour, slavery or human trafficking have been involved in its cultivation, processing, transport or marketing.

On the other hand, if it bears the Fair Trade label, it means that the cooperative (association of farmers) that wishes to have its products certified has adhered to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which assures us that there will be no forced labour. Conditions will be put in place to ensure the welfare, safety, education and need to play of the children.

And thanks to the "premiums" that producers receive, children in the community have access to education, health, clean water... and not just children, but adults too. Fairtrade benefits the whole community.

Could Fair Trade be the solution?

Don't be fooled: FT supporters are not a handful of idealists, we are millions of consumers. Yes, we are not a majority and we have a long way to go, but we exist and with our actions we make a real difference in the lives of thousands of people every day.

How to take action today?

Fairtrade

Start replacing commonly consumed products with alternative, ethical and sustainable ones. To be sure that cocoa (or coffee, sugar, etc.) protects children, start substituting alternative, ethical and sustainable products. make sure that the product bears the Fair Trade label.

These products can be found in some supermarkets, although it is more common to find them in organic shops, health food shops and herbalists.

On the AlterNativa 3 website you have a lot of options of products made with cocoa (and they are all very tasty): pure chocolate, soluble cocoa, chocolate with superfoods, in bars, in origin, drops and coatings... And all of them are organic and Fair Trade. And with the security of supporting a company that has been committed to change for more than 40 years.

Organic Fairtrade chocolate and children

Start with a small action. And then move on to something easy. But don't stop, keep making changes, even if it's just one little thing every month: the soluble cocoa that the kids drink, that little gift in the form of chocolates that you take with you when you go to visit, the chocolate you use to make the cake, the chocolate chips you put in the muffins...
Start with a small action. And then move on to one easy thing. But don't stop. You (and I and so many other conscientious consumers) are the engine that makes change possible.

Yes, I encourage respect for children by buying Fairtrade chocolate.

For World Fair Trade Day, we join the statement "Rebuild with justice".

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"Let's rebuild with justice is the message that summarises the demands of the Fair Trade movement at international level and which 230 organisations in our country have signed up to. (NGOs, solidarity economy organisations, ethical finance, environmentalists, social enterprises, educational, health and consumer associations, scientific societies, etc.). On the occasion of World Fair Trade Day (Saturday 8 May), we join the declaration "Let's rebuild with justice" issued by an alliance of organisations from all over the world:

  • World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)
  • Fair Trade Advocacy Office
  • Fairtrade
  • Intercontinental Network for the Promotion of the Social Solidarity Economy (RIPESS)
  • CIDSE (Together for the global justice)
  • Act Alliance EU
  • The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM- Organics International)
  • Social Economy Europe
  • Wellbeing Economy Alliance
  • International Cooperatives Alliance.

In this statement we call on institutions and political representatives to call for changes towards a fairer and more sustainable global economic and trade model in the post-COVID era.</p>

Our demands for this World Day are organised along four axes, from short-term and reactive to long-term and proactive proposals.</p>

PROTECT

  • Ensure that workers and producers have personal protective equipment.
  • As long as there are measures of social alienation and isolation, freeze taxes on businesses that produce basic necessities and guarantee affordable prices for basic necessities and for the inputs needed for agricultural production.
  • Freeze taxes on businesses that produce basic necessities and guarantee affordable prices for basic necessities and for the inputs needed for agricultural production.

RESET

  • Public incentive programmes should only go to responsible companies. They should comply with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. They should also comply with the OECD guidelines on responsible business conduct. They must implement responsible purchasing policies, promote gender equality and respect the environment. They have to make commitments to responsible tax behaviour. In addition, they must limit dividends to shareholders. Decision-making must be participatory and inclusive governance.
  • Ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises have access to accessible and flexible financing. Offer preferential conditions for Fair Trade, social enterprises, cooperatives and agents of the Social and Solidarity Economy.
  • Implement public policies that support Fair Trade, social enterprises and cooperatives. Also support organic farming and agro-ecological practices. These policies should help make these alternatives the norm. They should include business support for producer organisations to access new markets. Ensure preferential access to affordable and flexible financing. Promote public awareness, especially among young people.

RESTRUCTURE

  • Adopt legislation to ensure that all companies and their suppliers respect human, labour and environmental rights, among other aspects, by improving purchasing and marketing practices.
  • Adopt legislation to ensure that all companies and their suppliers respect human, labour and environmental rights, among other aspects, by improving purchasing and marketing practices.
  • Promote the gradual transformation of conventional, profit-focused businesses to mission-focused business models that put people and planet before profit.
  • Adopt ambitious national and, where appropriate, regional targets to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, rapidly reduce CO2 emissions and ensure that the global temperature rise is limited to 1.5°C, as required by the Paris Agreement.


FAIR DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES

  • Reform tax systems to incentivise Fair Trade, organic products, social enterprises, cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity Economy actors and discourage supply chains based on the exploitation of people and the planet.
  • Reform tax systems to incentivise Fair Trade, organic products, social enterprises, cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity Economy actors and discourage supply chains based on the exploitation of people and the planet.
  • Make responsible public procurement the norm and give priority to Fair Trade, organic and social enterprises, cooperatives and other Social and Solidarity Economy actors in the awarding of public contracts.

With the declaration "Let's rebuild with justice" we, the organisations, are making a call on political representatives and international institutions to ensure that the recovery of the economy and trade in the post-COVID era prioritises Human Rights, the protection of the planet and is based on the values of Fair Trade and the Solidarity Economy./b>

You will find more information at https://comerciojusto.org/reconstruyamos-con-justicia/

Women Fairtrade producers tell their experiences of adapting to climate change

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Faced with the effects of the climate changeIn Fairtrade farming and on the land in general, it is time to change the way things are done. And also to give a voice to the producers who have adapted to this phenomenon in order to do their bit for the conservation of the environment.

That's exactly what the initiative we're here to tell you about today is all about: the campaign's podcasts. Women's Letters on Climate Change. It features the words of five women from Nicaragua, Bolivia, Guatemala and Ecuador who have participated in INTERCAMBIO, a project that promotes producer leadership on climate change.

Fair Trade and climate change: five testimonies from women producers

These testimonies leave us with interesting reflections such as that of Irene Huarachi Arcayne, from the National Association of Quinoa Producers of Bolivia. Irene saysI'm thinking, "With all the changes we are seeing in the climate, I'm thinking that we are not taking care of mother earth.

He adds that it is sown without being fed, although he points out that some producers have improved their treatment of their plots.

Another testimony we can listen to in these podcasts is that of Lucía del Carmen Olivas Castellón, a leader of the El Colorado community in Nicaragua. Lucía del Carmen says that, at first, she did not know that the transformation the earth was undergoing was due to climate change. However, this changed when she started taking courses on the subject, just as it changed the way she treated her crops.

He explains that trees are no longer felled on his plot and that he has planted several local species, such as valerian, to conserve the soil.

At AlterNativa3 we value the work of these Fair Trade women climate change producers very highly. Don't miss out their testimonies!

We join the World Day Against Child Slavery

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Today, and every day, AlterNativa3 joins the World Day Against Child Slavery cause. Even today we see how many children in the southern hemisphere work in exploitative conditions to produce products that we consume in our daily lives, often even performing dangerous tasks.

This problem goes even beyond the completion of jobs. In most cases, this situation even affects future working life due to lower qualifications. All this, of course, not to mention the physical and mental consequences.

That is why, at AlterNativa3 we have always given importance to responsible consumption.What is behind the products we consume? The clothes we wear? The coffee we drink in the morning? Only by reflecting on these issues can we take action and lead change.

When was the World Day Against Child Slavery born?

Why 16 April? This date was chosen as an acknowledgement of the work of Iqbal Masihwho spent most of his life being exploited by the factories after being sold by his father at the age of 4 to pay off a family debt. At the age of 10, he finally managed to escape, and devoted his efforts to working as an activist to get several of these factories closed down.

However, on 16 April 1995, he was murdered by mercenaries of the business mafias. It was in 1998 that this day was established to remember not only his case, but that of many other children who are exploited every day.

Today is the World Day Against Child Slavery, but change is in our hands every day. Will you join us? At AlterNativa3 we are waiting for you!

Educational manual "Bringing Fair Trade to young people (12 to 16 years old)".

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This manual, produced by the Coordinadora Estatal de Comercio Justo, brings the concept of Fair Trade closer to young people aged 12-16 through activities focusing on responsible consumption and the social impact of products such as chocolate.

Aim of the educational manual for young people

The manual has been designed to facilitate work with young people. It aims to provide teachers and those involved in formal and non-formal education with a clear tool to address responsible consumption and the effects of our consumption choices.

Practical approach for the classroom

The handbook "Bringing Fair Trade to young people (12 to 16 years old)". is organised in four one-hour sessions, each with contents and dynamics to work with girls and boys from 12 to 16 years old.

The structure of the manual is divided into four steps:

  1. Do you know what responsible consumption is?
  2. What's behind a chocolate bar?
  3. What do you know about poverty and inequalities?
  4. Fair Trade as a consumption and production alternative

Each session includes introductory indicators and activities to make sense of the topic from close quarters, also incorporating dynamics that encourage personal reflection, critical thinking and debate among young people.

Chocolate as a common thread

Cocoa serves as a clear example to explain global production mechanisms and their social and environmental consequences.

The educational value of cocoa in the manual

Cocoa was chosen because its global production is a paradox: it is a multi-billion dollar business, while the majority of cocoa farmers live in poverty and cause serious environmental consequences such as deforestation. Cocoa thus serves as a powerful, tangible and relatable metaphor for understanding the dynamics of the system.

Results and scope of the training

This manual is part of an ongoing awareness-raising effort by the Coordinadora Estatal de Comercio Justo in schools throughout Spain.

Fairtrade Action in Figures

In 2019, 30,240 students and 835 teachers took part in workshops and training activities in 240 Spanish schools, demonstrating the impact and relevance of the project.

Institutional support for the educational project

The manual was supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, which facilitated its production by funding an essential tool to promote social justice and conscious consumption among youth.

Download the manual and annexes.

To facilitate the work of educators, the State Fair Trade Coordinator makes the complete manual and its complementary materials available free of charge. These resources include theoretical information, dynamics, questionnaires and support materials that allow you to work in a practical and participatory way on the concepts of Fair Trade and responsible consumption with adolescents.

These are the documents you can download:

Manual for educators

1 Did you know that...?

2 Roles chocolate chain

3 A Questionnaire

3 B Questionnaire answers

4 Behind the chocolate

5 Principles of Fair Trade

All these materials are designed so that the sessions can be adapted to different contexts and levels of experience, encouraging critical thinking and the active involvement of students in the search for fairer and more sustainable consumption alternatives.

Informed youth, sustainable future. The handbook "Bringing Fairtrade to young people" is one more step towards a critical and engaged citizenship. At Alternativa3 we believe that, by giving tools and knowledge to young people, we are sowing the seeds of deep and lasting change in the way we produce, trade and consume.

Why choose Fairtrade this Christmas?

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Why should you opt for Fairtrade this Christmas? It's no secret that consumption spikes during the festive season. And, although it is not what we want to hear, it is not always conscious and responsible consumption.

However, we want you to know that change is in everyone's hands. You, everyone in our team... we can all contribute to making our purchases sustainable and beneficial for people and the environment. How?

Fair Trade, the sustainable and responsible alternative for the Christmas season

Think about that coffee that you have with your family after Christmas meals. Let us reflect on all the sweets that flood the table on every special day. And now let's think about how the impact of our actions would change if these products were Fairtrade.

At AlterNativa3 we believe that we must make this change for the following reasons:

● Because we all have the right to a living wage, and we contribute to this every time we buy these products.
● Because gender equality is a goal to be pursued.
● Because we don't want our purchases to result in even more damage to our planet.
● Because we are concerned about child exploitation and reassured that Fairtrade co-operatives are looking out for the welfare of children.
● Because we want good quality products.

These are just some of our reasons. However, if you are interested in knowing more about the subject, you will probably like to read this article on the common objectives of Fairtrade and the 2030 Agenda.

And you, are you joining the change this Christmas?

We've told you about coffee and sweets, such as the chocolate or the newcomers Arrugats that you can get in our online shop. But let's go further!

If you still don't have your presents for Christmas or Epiphany, you are just in time to discover the many Fair Trade shops that you may not know about yet. If we also think about the situation we have had to live through this year, opting for local shops is a very good option! The State Fair Trade Coordinating Committee addressed this issue at the beginning of the month under the slogan "This Christmas, stay in the neighbourhood and buy the right things".

Do you want to go Fair Trade? Discover our products!

This Christmas, fall in love!

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At AlterNativa3 Christmas is also arriving, little by little, on tiptoe, but on firm tiptoe. We are starting to consult the holidays, to share family recipes, to think about the messages we want to convey... and it is also time to publicise two projects with which we have started to collaborate: El Rosal and FUPAR Why? Because we want to work together. We want to forge strong links with organisations that share the same values as AlterNativa3.

These are, in particular, respect for the environment, social justice and economic responsibility. Since last week you will find a part of our products in an emblematic space of our city, a place full of life and love, where we take care and where they let themselves be taken care of... We are talking about the Garden of FUPAR!

There you will find our products from the "zero waste" range, surrounded by decoration and nature, you will see how well they complement each other! You can complete your gifts with a bamboo mug, a stainless steel bottle or a set of biodegradable children's tableware, they're great! We are also very excited to announce another collaboration that we started during the Christmas campaign, which perfectly complements our product range.

We are referring to the El Rosal bakery project, which belongs to the social project of the Alba Association. You may not be able to place it with these names, but if I tell you the word "arrugats", does it ring a bell? I think so, and if not, I'm sure you've already done some research... These spectacular Christmas sweets will have a good place in our online shop, because we want you to be able to accompany your fair trade coffee with some sweets made for people at risk of social exclusion this festive season. Isn't it perfect? At the end of the day, what we like at AlterNativa3 is to take care of everything that is "caring": we take care of people (both producers and consumers), we take care of our planet (complying with ecological production and elaboration) and we take care of human relationships.

We create links with entities that also care. And in this way, we are creating a great chain that gives visibility and importance to this madness called Social Economy, which we want to promote. We know how the economic system that prevails today oppresses us, manipulates us and creates unnecessary needs in order to consume more. Therefore, we will not tell you not to buy, but we will tell you to buy with your heart: You can choose products that respect, or you can choose gifts from small projects in the city.

You can also buy a gift at your local florist's, and take the opportunity to have a coffee on the terrace of the bar downstairs (take advantage! They have reopened!) We propose a challenge for these 2020 holidays (which will surely be unforgettable...) choose a small project that catches your attention, and research it, find out about its history, the team that forms it, how they work, and where they work.

It will be a good job of research, and you will probably fall in love with the product they can offer you. Doesn't sound bad, does it? After all, who doesn't love a Christmas sweetheart?

Terrassa Cooperativa returns this year adapted to new circumstances

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Terrassa Cooperativa is back as it is every year. Although this time adapted to the demands of the health situation. It will take place from 2 to 28 November, and will feature 51 activities, which you can consult here here and that, for the most part, you will have the opportunity to follow virtually.

This year, moreover, the participation of the city's companies has increased, with a total of 88, 21 more than last year.

A Terrassa Cooperativa with more sense than ever before

The aim of Terrassa Cooperativa is, as in all its editions, that the companies and organisations in the city dedicated to the social and solidarity economy can present and share their projects. However, in this year marked by the health situation, this issue is more important than ever.

"The current crisis has highlighted the weakness of the system and external inequalities". With these words Rosa Guinot, president of the Xarxa d'Economia Solidària de Terrassa and head of purchasing at AlterNativa3, describes the current scenario.

In this sense, the idea of the fair is to involve people in these objectives in order to bring about lifestyle changes. Fair Trade, ethical finance and the commitment to renewable energies are the main axes around which the which this change should revolve.

Take part in our Fairtrade day on 5 November

At AlterNativa3, of course, we didn't want to miss our appointment with Terrassa Cooperativa. That's why, on 5 November from 5 to 6:30 pm, we will be participating in the conference Fair at source, fair at destination: Fair trade, cocoa and textileswhich you can follow on stream live.

We will be present at this event together with other leading organisations in Terrassa to bring the benefits of responsible consumption closer to the public. Are you going to miss it?

Find out about this and other activities that you can follow throughout the month of November as part of Terrassa Cooperativa. We look forward to seeing you on the 5th!

Fairtrade sales in Spain exceed 138 million euros in 2019

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The Coordinadora Estatal de Comercio Justo publishes, once again, its annual report, which allows us to be optimistic about the evolution of Fair Trade. Only in 2019, 138 million euros in turnover were exceeded.60 million more than in 2018.

While it is true that this increase is partly due to the growing uptake of Fairtrade labelled products, this is not the only reason. There has also been an increase in sales to importers and shops, so the balance is very positive.

Spain, therefore, has also experienced growth in average consumer spending, which has risen by 2.92 euros. However, it still represents only 1.4 % of the international total, which implies a smaller increase compared to the average.

Food continues to be at the heart of Fairtrade

Food continues to be the sector that accounts for the largest share of Fairtrade sales. In first place - also with a tendency to increase - are sales of cocoa and sweets, followed by coffee. Tea and other foodstuffs have seen a decline, as have hygiene and cosmetic products.

If we talk about the distribution channels for Fair Trade products, supermarkets are still the leaders, although small Fair Trade shops have experienced growth. The president of the CECJ, A. Abad, stresses that the pandemic has brought us closer to the neighbourhood and that these small shops will serve to bring people closer to a more sustainable alternative.

The report goes on to review various data related to Fair Trade. Amongst others, the countries with the highest trade volume are Peru, India, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic.

In conclusion, the CECJ recalls that it has joined the global movement to call on governments to economic and trade transformation for a fair and sustainable recovery of Covid-19. At AlterNativa3, we fully support this initiative.

Read the Fairtrade annual report here.

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