5 Percent 4 Farmers

Making meaningful differences in farmers' lives around the world

5Percent4Farmers was founded on the premise that existing certifications (e.g., Fair Trade) don't provide enough value to farmers worldwide.

Mission Statement

The mission of 5 Percent 4 Farmers is to improve the quality of life of farm families and farming communities worldwide.

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U Roberto Romano updated their profile Apr 26, 2011
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U Roberto Romano updated their profile photo Apr 26, 2011
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U Roberto Romano, Sunita de Tourreil and Karen Adler joined 5 Percent 4 Farmers Apr 26, 2011
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Edward H Davis is now a member of 5 Percent 4 Farmers Nov 29, 2010
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What does "sustainability" mean?

Demand for sustainable foods and beverages has continued to grow – but many consumers don’t know what the various claims mean, according to market research organization Mintel.Mintel has tracked the launch of more than 13,000 new products making sustainability claims since 2005 in response to increased consumer demand via its Global New Products Database. According to Mintel figures, 84 percent of consumers say they actively seek out sustainability claims on food and drink.Senior analyst at…See More
Discussion posted by Clay Gordon Oct 22, 2010
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David Elliott is now a member of 5 Percent 4 Farmers Oct 11, 2010
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Shalini Latour and Pauline Santos joined 5 Percent 4 Farmers Sep 4, 2010
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social and environmental sustainability in harvesting, trading and processing cacao (and coffee)
Status posted by Jessica Apr 27, 2010

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Duffy Sheardown

Who are we?

Started by Duffy Sheardown in Mission & Goals Statements Mar 11, 2010. 0 Replies

Duffy Sheardown

Spreading the word

Started by Duffy Sheardown in Marketing the Message Mar 9, 2009. 0 Replies

Clay Gordon

Ideas for Goals

Started by Clay Gordon in Mission & Goals Statements. Last reply by Duffy Sheardown Mar 2, 2009. 4 Replies

Duffy Sheardown

Selling the system

Started by Duffy Sheardown in Marketing the Message. Last reply by Clay Gordon Mar 2, 2009. 1 Reply

Clay Gordon

Challenges to transparency

Started by Clay Gordon in Barriers to Entry. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 18, 2009. 10 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Some mission statement ideas

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Mission & Goals Statements. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 18, 2009. 6 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Cost to organisations to use the label

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Financial Topics. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 18, 2009. 3 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Where does the money go?

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Financial Topics. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 17, 2009. 2 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Show me the money (or auditing)

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Financial Topics. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 17, 2009. 2 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

The first year of membership

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Organisation Processes. Last reply by Langdon Stevenson Jan 17, 2009. 2 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Core ethical goals

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Ethical Goals Jan 17, 2009. 0 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Managing operation costs

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Organisation Processes Jan 17, 2009. 0 Replies

Langdon Stevenson

Protecting the system

Started by Langdon Stevenson in Organisation Processes Jan 17, 2009. 0 Replies

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