Dried Fruits
Fairtrade dried fruits from Pakistan, Uzbekistan, and India offer more than a nutritious snack—they preserve the livelihoods and dignity of small-scale farmers. These farmers are committed to producing high-quality, naturally sun-dried fruits under Fairtrade standards, ensuring fair wages, better working conditions, and environmentally sustainable practices. Choosing Fairtrade dried fruits supports ethical production, helping to build stronger, more resilient farming communities
Current challenges
Fluctuating market prices and global economic shifts add another layer of complexity to the intricate web of challenges faced by those involved in the dried fruits supply chain.
- Unpredictable weather patterns. This can include extreme temperatures and irregular rainfall, which pose a threat to both quality and quantity.
- Price fluctuation. More extreme weather patterns and political instability can drive price volatility, which means smallholder farmers can struggle to earn enough from their crops.
- Lack of connectivity. Many producers work in remote areas, with poor transport and telecommunications links. This pushes up production costs, interferes with their market access and market information and forces them to rely on a small pool of traders.
WHY CHOOSE FAIRTRADE CERTIFIED DRIED FRUITS?
Fairtrade dried fruits ensure that farmers receive fair prices and a stable income, protecting them from volatile markets. Through ethical sourcing and sustainable practices, Fairtrade enhances farmer livelihoods and environmental stewardship.
- The Fairtrade Minimum Price. This aims to cover the average costs of farmers to produce dried fruits. It acts as a safety net when market prices drop and stable prices instead.
- Diversification. Fairtrade encourages producers to not only to grow, but to process products.
- Environmental protection. Fairtrade works with farmers and workers to nurture an environment in which nature can also flourish. This includes training and support on sustainable farming, including eliminating deforestation, better use of water resources, drought-resistant crop varieties and diversifying into climate-resilient income streams.
Support Farmers. Choose Fairtrade Nuts.
When you choose Fairtrade-certified nuts, you’re making a positive impact on the lives of farmers in India, Georgia, Cambodia, China, and Vietnam. Your purchase helps farmers earn a fair wage, invest in their communities, and grow their businesses sustainably.
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