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Fair trade

Certification and sourcing schemes that pay spice growers a stable price and a community premium.

A ring: peppercorns and other round berries, tipped from the jar and counted by the spoon.

Also: fairtrade spices, ethical sourcing, direct trade, farmer premium

Most spice is grown by smallholders on a hectare or two, in India, Indonesia, Madagascar, Zanzibar, Sri Lanka and Guatemala, who sell through several layers of middlemen and take the price risk. Fair trade and organic certifications attempt to guarantee a minimum price, long contracts and a premium for community projects. Direct-trade companies buy straight from farmers and publish origin details. Vanilla, cardamom, pepper, cinnamon and turmeric have schemes, and certification comes with costs for small growers. Critics note that benefits vary, and many buyers combine certification with their own visits. Reading the label for origin and price clarity helps.

See also

Single originOrganic spiceSpice auctionsZanzibar

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