[PDF] Fairtrade Herbs and Spices list

What is Fairtrade standard for herbs and herbal teas for hired labour?

The Fairtrade Standard for Herbs and Herbal Teas for Hired Labour applies to all herbal products indicated in the Fairtrade Herbs and Spices list as “HL and SPO"and to all countries inside Fairtrade's geographical scope. Itdoes not apply to spices. Spices are indicated as “SPO only” in the Fairtrade Herbs and Spices list.

What are Fairtrade herbs and spices?

But the farmers and workers who grow them are often left with a bitter taste in their mouth. Fortunately a huge variety of herbs and spices are now available as Fairtrade. This means shoppers can choose from a diverse collection of fresh and dried Fairtrade herbs and spices. Vanilla, rooibos, cardamom, turmeric and saffron are just a few examples.

Which products are Fairtrade?

All of our own brand tea, coffee, sugar bananas and cocoa are Fairtrade. We are the largest retailer of Fairtrade wine in the world and are committed to including Fairtrade ingredients in our own brand products too. Every purchase you make of these Fairtrade products, makes a difference to people and planet.

Is there a Fairtrade minimum price for rooibos and vanilla?

For several long-standing Fairtrade herbs and spices, such as rooibos and vanilla, there is a Fairtrade Minimum Price aimed at covering the costs of sustainable production, as well as a Fairtrade Premium on top of that price. Among the many spices and herbs that Fairtrade includes, there are some which don't have a Fairtrade Minimum Price.