We closely monitor global commodity markets.
Hazelnuts, almonds, sugar, cocoa beans, cocoa butter, vanilla, sultanas and much more – in short: food commodities shape the daily business of Fairtrade SA.
As a qualified partner, Fairtrade offers a comprehensive range of services, from contract handling and logistics to customs clearance and ongoing quality control of products. Its clients include chocolate and biscuit manufacturers, producers of semi-finished goods, large-scale distributors, trading companies and beverage manufacturers.
This highly dynamic industry requires not only a well-functioning global network of relationships, but also a keen sense and the experience to draw the right conclusions from current global developments. In other words, sourcing high-quality goods at the best possible price and at the right time. Fairtrade continuously monitors the commodity markets and identifies new products and suppliers that meet its high quality standards.
Expect more volatility in cocoa and sugar markets.
Is el Nino back with a vengeance? The last time El Niño emerged from the tropics, in 2023, nearly every corner of the economy felt its impact. The effects of the El Niño that just arrived threaten to be far worse. we exepct more volatility in our markets of cocoa and sugar.
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