Join our Producer Recognition Program
ACTION NEEDED: Secure your access to our network of 1,400 North American buyers
Register in 5 minutes with your FLOCERT certificate
Right now you may be wondering...
“Why do I need to join the Fair Trade USA Producer Recognition Program? I am already certified by Fairtrade International. What’s going on?”
I’m Paul Rice, CEO of Fair Trade USA.
Since 1998, we have been working with producers to sell their harvests under Fair Trade terms at premium prices in the North American market.
Our #1 priority is creating strong selling conditions that pour profits back into communities like yours.
But times are changing. Our producer organizations have battled low international prices for years and the COVID-19 crisis is only worsening the problem.
So we spoke with our 1,400 buyers to find a solution.
Here is what they told us:
“We want more information about who produces our products.”
“We want to know how Fair Trade premiums are being invested.”
“We want to see the impact that Fair Trade money is having in communities.”
– North American Fair Trade Buyers
That’s where Fair Trade USA’s Producer Recognition Program comes in.
We’ve invested in the Producer Recognition Program to bring together an ecosystem of producers, exporters, importers, manufacturers, and supermarkets to create a more modern, transparent and efficient Fair Trade supply chain for all.
This new program is designed to give buyers and producers the visibility into their supply chains that they’ve been demanding. Through our digital platform, buyers and producers will be able to connect directly, do business together and help each other grow sales of Fair Trade Certified products in the United States.
You have been selling products in North America under our Fair Trade Certified seal, through our recognition of your FLOCERT certification.That will stay the same.
What changes is that you must register directly with us to secure your Authorization to Trade under Fair Trade USA terms and receive the benefits of the Producer Recognition Program.
All you need today is a copy of your FLOCERT certificate. No extra audit necessary. Click here to get started.
Paul Rice
The Value of Our Seal:
Fair Trade USA Helps Producers Sell More
Fair Trade USA is the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in North America. Over 60% of U.S. consumers recognize the Fair Trade USA seal on packaging for major companies like General Mills, Honest Tea, Wholesome Sweeteners, and Driscoll’s. Our growth in impact for producer organizations like yours has been accelerating due to the investments we’ve made in raising brand and consumer awareness of the value of Fair Trade Certified products.
$130 Million
2019 financial impact to Producers
45 Countries
we work in with active Field Staff in 15 of them
250+ Ingredients
certified across more than 30 product categories
$740 Million
Our cumulative financial impact since 1998
650+ Producers
are certified against FTUSA standards
1,400+ Companies
selling Fair Trade Certified products in 2019
How This Program Helps
You & Your Community
After joining, Recognized Producers will receive:
Authorization to Trade with our 1,400 registered buyers
Permission to use the Fair Trade Certified™ seal on products, promotions, projects and impact reports
Increased visibility into the market and connectivity to North American buyers
A Digital Platform to Fuel Stronger Sales & Community Impact
Welcome to a new way to trade. The new Fair Trade USA digital platform bridges between players at every part of the supply chain so you can connect directly like never before.
The entire Fair Trade Certified network is now at your fingertips
- Get access to the entire Fair Trade USA Partner Directory and start building new connections immediately
Easily create your own personalized profile to share with potential U.S. buyers
- Fill out your personal profile with descriptions, photos and videos, hit publish, and start connecting with potential buyers immediately
List your available inventories to increase your sales on Fair Trade terms
- Easily publish your real-time inventory, including your surplus green coffee supply, to make it accessible to interested buyers
Follow your product from origin to roaster with intuitive dashboards
- Explore personalized supply chain dashboards to see exactly where your product goes in the U.S. market
Secure your access to our network of 1,400 North American buyers now
Unlock all the opportunities Fair Trade USA has to offer.
Registration takes 5 minutes.
Grab a digital copy of your FLOCERT certificate and click
Review & Sign Now
Type in your name and email address on the screen that follows
Review the terms and complete the secure DocuSign Agreement
Want to see what you're signing first? Click here to view the Producer Recognition Program agreement.
Within seven business days, you will receive your official Authorization to Trade document via email.
Your Partner in Growing U.S. Coffee Sales
We have been innovating the Fair Trade model for over 20 years, and this has led us to work with over 1,400 brands across 30 different product categories in the United States and beyond.
Now our vision is bringing together all industry participants into a digitally-connected 21st-century ecosystem to grow the Fair Trade market in the United States.