Chocolate is everywhere, but this widespread availability sharply contrasts with the extreme poverty of cocoa farmers which undermines the future of the whole sector. The sector agrees on that bleak outlook.
But solutions and strategies diverge. At least the ISO/CEN process has brought all stakeholders around the table.
How many employers choose sustainable products on the work floor? This opinion poll carried out by ProFacts for the Trade for Development Centre shows that employers are less willing to buy fair or sustainable products than individual consumers: 33% of employers purchase sustainable products compared to 54% of consumers.
The TDC carried out a market study on wild-sourced botanicals and the EU market, thus anticipating the growing opportunities for these products in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. In this context, the study focuses on wild-collected medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) which have a potential for livelihoods enhancement and conservation action. Moreover, these species are assessed in terms of sustainable trade.
Fairtrade, the most widely recognised ethical label in the world was launched in Kenya in 2013. That’s why the TDC commissioned a study that will enable Fairtrade stakeholders to have a better understanding of consumers’ awareness and attitudes towards Fairtrade or ethical trade in general. The study highlights the shopping criteria and media consumption which define the potential for Fairtrade products in the Kenyan market.
A major obstacle for organisations promoting ethical products is the lack of market information. This is why The Trade for Development Centre (TDC – a programme of the Belgian Development Agency, decided to have market research conducted on ethical, sustainable products in different developing countries within the framework of its Producer Support Programme.
TDC wanted to carry out a qualitative and quantitative opinion poll with the general objective of understanding the relationship between the personal values of Belgian residents and their attitudes and behaviours in the field of tourism. In addition, they wanted to define their level of knowledge, their understanding and their perceptions of “responsible tourism”.
There is a lot of potential for high quality and uniquely designed fashion accessories and artifacts in both Kenya and Tanzania. With the rise in demand for these products among the locals due to the growth of the middle class, special emphasis needs to be put to target this group.
This report examines the options that Tanzanian farmers producing certified organic ginger, chilli and vanilla have to sell their products. It maps the Tanzanian organic spices sector, as well as the international organic spices market. It discusses buyer requirements and identifies opportunities for Tanzanian organic farmers on local and international markets. Furthermore it identifies opportunities for value addition.
Strong growth of European and US organic markets has urged organic cultivation all over the world. Supported by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other development partners, farmers try to improve their incomes by tapping into the opportunities that these expanding organic markets offer. Many farmers in developing countries (DCs) already produce organically by default, making it relatively easy to convert to certified organic agricultural practices.
The Trade for Development Centre published a market research on the handicraft sector in Tanzania, with the aim of obtaining data that will provide producer organizations with the information needed to formulate their sales & marketing strategy and develop their business further. The study covered the following aspects; trends, consumer profile, competitors, Sales outlets and trade chains and total market estimation.
Chocolate is everywhere, but this widespread availability sharply contrasts with the extreme poverty of cocoa farmers which undermines the future of the whole sector. The sector agrees on that bleak outlook.
But solutions and strategies diverge. At least the ISO/CEN process has brought all stakeholders around the table.
How many employers choose sustainable products on the work floor? This opinion poll carried out by ProFacts for the Trade for Development Centre shows that employers are less willing to buy fair or sustainable products than individual consumers: 33% of employers purchase sustainable products compared to 54% of consumers.
The TDC carried out a market study on wild-sourced botanicals and the EU market, thus anticipating the growing opportunities for these products in the food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. In this context, the study focuses on wild-collected medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs) which have a potential for livelihoods enhancement and conservation action. Moreover, these species are assessed in terms of sustainable trade.
Fairtrade, the most widely recognised ethical label in the world was launched in Kenya in 2013. That’s why the TDC commissioned a study that will enable Fairtrade stakeholders to have a better understanding of consumers’ awareness and attitudes towards Fairtrade or ethical trade in general. The study highlights the shopping criteria and media consumption which define the potential for Fairtrade products in the Kenyan market.
A major obstacle for organisations promoting ethical products is the lack of market information. This is why The Trade for Development Centre (TDC – a programme of the Belgian Development Agency, decided to have market research conducted on ethical, sustainable products in different developing countries within the framework of its Producer Support Programme.
TDC wanted to carry out a qualitative and quantitative opinion poll with the general objective of understanding the relationship between the personal values of Belgian residents and their attitudes and behaviours in the field of tourism. In addition, they wanted to define their level of knowledge, their understanding and their perceptions of “responsible tourism”.
There is a lot of potential for high quality and uniquely designed fashion accessories and artifacts in both Kenya and Tanzania. With the rise in demand for these products among the locals due to the growth of the middle class, special emphasis needs to be put to target this group.
This report examines the options that Tanzanian farmers producing certified organic ginger, chilli and vanilla have to sell their products. It maps the Tanzanian organic spices sector, as well as the international organic spices market. It discusses buyer requirements and identifies opportunities for Tanzanian organic farmers on local and international markets. Furthermore it identifies opportunities for value addition.
Strong growth of European and US organic markets has urged organic cultivation all over the world. Supported by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other development partners, farmers try to improve their incomes by tapping into the opportunities that these expanding organic markets offer. Many farmers in developing countries (DCs) already produce organically by default, making it relatively easy to convert to certified organic agricultural practices.
The Trade for Development Centre published a market research on the handicraft sector in Tanzania, with the aim of obtaining data that will provide producer organizations with the information needed to formulate their sales & marketing strategy and develop their business further. The study covered the following aspects; trends, consumer profile, competitors, Sales outlets and trade chains and total market estimation.
