Fair-trade, the demand for organic produce and links between trade and conservation are opening up major opportunities for developing country producers. But nobody can trade on social or environmental reputation alone.

Too many producers in Asia, Africa and Latin America are failing to take advantage of new ‘ethical’ market opportunities because they haven’t got the business fundamentals right.

NRET Work

NRET works with producers, buyers and NGOs to help small producers take advantage of the growing demand for ethically produced goods and services. Amongst our projects and clients are:

• Helping African smallholders meet the demands of the European market place for horticulture products
• Providing guidance for producers and NGOs on how to market socially and environmentally responsible forest products
• Developing tools for negotiating a fair price with small developing country producers
• Documenting best practice in fair-trade and other responsible business approaches to trade