
Coffee Certifications: Ethics, Marketing, or Something In Between?
Written by Frosini Vasiadi
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You’ve probably seen coffee labels boasting Fair Trade, Organic, or Rainforest Alliance certifications. These seals suggest ethical sourcing and sustainability, but do they actually improve the lives of coffee producers? With production costs rising and inflation affecting global markets, it’s time to take a closer look.
Certifications exist to ensure ethical trade, sustainable farming, and fair wages. Some of the most recognized on...
Find more about Frosini's work here
You’ve probably seen coffee labels boasting Fair Trade, Organic, or Rainforest Alliance certifications. These seals suggest ethical sourcing and sustainability, but do they actually improve the lives of coffee producers? With production costs rising and inflation affecting global markets, it’s time to take a closer look.
Certifications exist to ensure ethical trade, sustainable farming, and fair wages. Some of the most recognized on...