fair-traded; fair-trading; fair-trades
: to market (a commodity) in compliance with the provisions of a fair-trade agreement
fair trader
noun
1
: trade in conformity with a fair-trade agreement
2
: a movement whose goal is to help producers in developing countries to get a fair price for their products so as to reduce poverty, provide for the ethical treatment of workers and farmers, and promote environmentally sustainable practices
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New Atlas, 28 June 2025
That means fair trade, strong IP protections and policies that reward long-term value creation, not just short-term earnings reports.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Yet, in recent years, a panoply of competitors have dipped into Ferrero’s market share with products that are organic, palm-oil-free, vegan, fair trade, less sugary, or just more appealingly packaged than Nutella.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The cafe mission of being a welcoming spot comes from the convivial atmosphere of a Parisian café, the fair trade coffee is their idea.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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However, Fairphone's offering is designed to last a lot longer and be much easier to repair by yourself, and the company promises it's manufactured through fair trade and labor practices.
—New Atlas, 28 June 2025
That means fair trade, strong IP protections and policies that reward long-term value creation, not just short-term earnings reports.
—Rita Numerof, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Yet, in recent years, a panoply of competitors have dipped into Ferrero’s market share with products that are organic, palm-oil-free, vegan, fair trade, less sugary, or just more appealingly packaged than Nutella.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
The cafe mission of being a welcoming spot comes from the convivial atmosphere of a Parisian café, the fair trade coffee is their idea.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 May 2025
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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