Between 1.5 and 2 billion of the world's poor are small farmers. In recent years, voluntary certification has become a … popular tool for improving their livelihoods. The success of the Fairtrade label has inspired hundreds of other sustainable … failed to demonstrate consistent farmer benefits from certification, leading to a debate among practitioners as to whether it …

Sustainability standards such as Fairtrade, UTZ, and Rainforest Alliance have recently gained importance in global … aware of the importance of sustainable agricultural production. These consumers are concerned not only about food safety …

Sustainable food production and consumption are important goals for an increasing number of consumers, policy makers …, and other actors along global food chains. This is also reflected in the 12th United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal …, which emphasizes the need for sustainable consumption and production patterns. As part of this trend, sustainability …