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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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Caleb had just left a career in wine importing to be closer to family in Viroqua, and TJ and Denise had recently moved from Minneapolis, where TJ was working in fair trade coffee.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There’s also local maple syrup and spices, hostess gifts, fair trade items from Asia and Central America, and body care products.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Cathedral Cafe is open for lunch and dinner daily except Wednesdays, serving textbook-classic café fare with a focus on local or fair trade ingredients where possible.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
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Noun
Muted, earthy tones and textures fit perfectly into the beachy, bohemian Tulum design aesthetic, made even better by the shop's dedication to fair trade principles and local, ethical sourcing.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Caleb had just left a career in wine importing to be closer to family in Viroqua, and TJ and Denise had recently moved from Minneapolis, where TJ was working in fair trade coffee.
—Christopher Marquis, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
There’s also local maple syrup and spices, hostess gifts, fair trade items from Asia and Central America, and body care products.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
Cathedral Cafe is open for lunch and dinner daily except Wednesdays, serving textbook-classic café fare with a focus on local or fair trade ingredients where possible.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 1 July 2025
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“Fair-trade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-trade. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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