Glossary

If you feel that the world of Fair Trade has its very own language – don’t fret! We’ll keep you in the know!

 

With this glossary we’ll guide you through the common technical terms used by FLOCERT, Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).

 

Learn about the wor(l)ds of Fair Trade below!

Plantations

A plantation is an agricultural company that structurally depends on hired labour. It is a single estate that might comprise of single or multiple production sites, but only one central management and administration body.

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