Coffee Revolution Brainstorm
Co operative = better relationship with farmers and fair trade without a middle man
joining a co operative
inflation
publicity and advertisement of shop
trade aid
imports and exports
more middle mans = bad
Chain companies
most coffee beans are not fair trade.
coffee is one of the world's top ten most traded commodities
Coffee is produced by 30 million small-holder farmers in over 30 countries
Most off these countries are poor
unfair trading field
rich nation advantages
Better access to capital and information
Multinationals can shop around for lowest price
Buyers hold money, and thus the power
Can dictate price, quantity, and quality
Income rate of coffee farmers have dropped
People involved in coffee trade
cafe owner
roaster
importer
consumer
exporter
Grower