Authors: Joni Valkila Pertti Haaparanta Niina Niemi
Publish Date: 2010/06/03
Volume: 97, Issue: 2, Pages: 257-270
Abstract
This article analyzes the distribution of benefits from Fair Trade between producing and consuming countries Fair Trade and conventional coffee production and trade were examined in Nicaragua in 2005–2006 and 2008 Consumption of the respective coffees was assessed in Finland in 2006–2009 The results indicate that consumers paid considerably more for Fair Tradecertified coffee than for the other alternatives available Although Fair Trade provided price premiums to producer organizations a larger share of the retail prices remained in the consuming country relative to conventional coffee trade Paradoxically along with the certified farmers and cooperatives Fair Trade empowers roasters and retailers
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