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fairtrade

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade, which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more control over their lives.

With Fairtrade you have the power to change the world every day. With simple shopping choices you can get farmers a better deal. And that means they can make their own decisions, control their future and lead the dignified life everyone deserves.

Organic food federation

The Organic Food Federation is at the forefront of promoting organic methods and maintaining high standards and best practice within the sector. New exciting opportunities for the UK’s organic producers, processors, traders and importers have been created due to the rising demand for organic products.

If you are involved in any way with the production, processing, warehousing / storage, trading or importing of organic produce we can help. Our services will enable you to achieve official organic certification status for your product, safe in the knowledge that our dedicated team will guide you through the process.

This site is full of information including an introduction to our service, benefits of registration and a great download centre where useful free guidance is available. When you have finished browsing these pages, if you require further assistance, please call us and we will be happy to help.

rain forest alLiance

The Rainforest Alliance is an international non-profit organisation working at the intersection of business, agriculture, and forests to make responsible business the new normal. We are an alliance of companies, farmers, foresters, communities, and consumers committed to creating a world where people and nature thrive in harmony.

Written by experienced food safety experts, SALSA is a robust and effective food safety certification scheme which is appropriate for smaller food producers and processors.

Approved suppliers can demonstrate that they operate to standards that are recognised and accepted across the industry and exceed the minimum standards expected by enforcement authorities.

SALSA approval is only granted to suppliers who are able to demonstrate to an auditor that they are able to produce safe and legal food and are committed to continually meeting the requirements of the SALSA standard.

SALSA is a non-profit making joint venture between the four main trade associations representing the UK Food Chain featured on the right.  The Institute of Food Science and Technology operate the scheme throughout the UK. 

All of these bodies make up the independently chaired Governance Committee which oversee the SALSA scheme.