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  „Paying fair wages does not necessarily mean that products cost the consumer more. Since Fair Trade Organizations bypass exploitative middlemen and work directly with producers, they are able to cut costs and return a greater percentage of the retail price to the producers.“

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Cafe Campesino ...from crop to cup a Fair Trade

  „Fair Wages — Paying fair wages does not necessarily mean that products cost the consumer more. Since Fair Trade Organizations bypass exploitative middlemen and work directly with producers, they are able to cut costs and return a greater percentage of the retail price to the producers.“

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Sweet Maria's Small But Important Donation Program

  „Fair wages Paying fair wages does not necessarily mean that products cost the consumer more. Since Fair Trade Organizations bypass exploitative middlemen and work directly with producers, they are able to cut costs and return a greater percentage of the retail price to the producers.“

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Transfair USA | Press Releases

  „Receive a fair price for their harvest - A minimum of $1.26 per pound ($1.41 for Organic Certified) Have access to credit and direct access to American markets, cutting out exploitative middlemen Benefit from cooperative programs supporting social and commercial development Currently, many coffee farmers receive as little as 20 cents per pound of coffee, well below their cost of production. The substantial difference between 20 cents and the Fair Trade price of $1.26 per pound often represents the road out of desperate poverty. It enables farmers to keep children in school, feed their families, improve healthcare and housing and invest in improving the quality of their coffee.“

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Coffee Guide - Coffee Politics

  „Fair trade coffee is coffee that is traded by bypassing the coffee trader and therefore giving the producer (and buyer) higher profits. Fair Trade does not necessarily mean that the extra money trickles down to the people who harvest the coffee. TransFair USA is an independent 3rd party certification that ensures that: Coffee importers agree to purchase from the small farmers included in the International Fair Trade Coffee Register. Farmers are guaranteed a minimum "fair trade price" of $1.26/pound FOB for their coffee. If world price rises above this floor price, farmers will be paid a small ($0.05/pound) premium above market price. Coffee importers provide a certain amount of credit to farmers against future sales, helping farmers stay out of debt to local coffee "coyotes" or middlemen. Importers and roasters agree to develop direct, long-term trade relationships with producer groups, thereby cutting out middlemen and bringing greater commercial stability to an extremely unstable market.“

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View topic - the most luxuary and expensive espresso machine ??? - Coffee Forum

  „Hey FAG did you find a machine to buy yet? about coffee...you are right elektra does have some kick ass machines...wasn't impressed with the customer service though...price is pretty high also.I saw them at the scaa show in Boston...walked up to check out the machines...was in the market to buy 2 new machines ...they looked at me and sort of blew me off...I had to walk up to someone and say...I am sorry I am not wearing a tie but I was interested in buying a couple of two groups...the key word...was stuck with La Cimballi“

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