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Fairtrade is a global movement aimed at ensuring that producers in developing countries receive fair wages and treatment for their labor. When a product carries the Fairtrade label, it means that it has been certified to meet certain social, economic, and environmental standards. These standards typically include fair prices for producers, safe working conditions, sustainable production practices, and support for local communities.

Fairtrade works to empower small-scale farmers and workers by guaranteeing them a minimum price for their products, which helps protect them from fluctuating market prices. Additionally, a premium is often paid on top of the selling price, which goes into a fund controlled by the producers themselves to invest in community projects such as education, healthcare, or infrastructure.

Overall, Fairtrade aims to promote more equitable trading relationships and improve the lives of those who are often marginalized in the global economy.

Organic coffee beans are coffee beans that have been grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. Instead, organic coffee farmers rely on natural methods of pest control and soil fertility, such as composting, crop rotation, and the use of beneficial insects.

The certification process for organic coffee involves rigorous standards set by various organizations, ensuring that the coffee meets specific criteria for organic production. These standards typically cover everything from the types of inputs used on the farm to the methods of processing and handling the coffee beans.