Fair trade
All Camino products come from ingredients harvested through Fairtrade practices. In the joyful food revolution, positive Fair Trade practices are key to building vibrant sustainable communities here, through good food for you, and abroad, through greater prosperity and health for family farmers.
How is Camino different?
Direct Relationships. Camino prides itself in building direct relationships with our partner co-operatives of family farmers. We speak with those who harvest the goods. They are our business partners. We also strive to bring you products where possible that are produced, transformed and packaged in their country of origin, creating greater value for the communities of family farmers.
What’s a fair deal?
The purchase of Camino products ensures a fair deal for family farmers by:
- Guaranteeing fair prices to family farmers;
- Paying premiums to improve social conditions in communities of family farmers;
- Paying family farmers in advance to assist in long-term planning and pre-harvest financing;
- Supporting democratic participation in farmer-owned co-operatives;
- Ensuring that there is no forced labour; and
- Supporting sustainable farming practices.
Who certifies our products?
All Camino products are Fairtrade Certified under the Fairtrade International certification system by Fairtrade Canada, a non-profit certification and public education organization promoting Fair Trade to improve communities of family farmers. Fairtrade Canada is the only Canadian affiliate of Fairtrade International and works to create and maintain consumer awareness and confidence in Fair Trade. La Siembra is licensed by Fairtrade Canada and we are regularly audited as part of the certification requirements.
100% Fairtraders
As a 100% Fairtrader, we are members of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) a global network of Fair Trade organizations whose mission is to improve communities of family farmers and speak out for greater justice in world trade. Other members include co-operatives of family farmers and associations, export marketing companies, importers, retailers, national and regional fair trade networks and financial institutions, dedicated to Fair Trade practices.
