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Technical terms and eco-labels have sprung up over the years as a result of many manufactures partnering with groups or campaigns that support sustainable production. If it all sounds confusing to you, here is a breakdown on key terms and certifications as described by The National Coffee Association (NCA) :

Terms:

• Fair Trade – The idea of “fair trade” was developed to reduce poverty in coffee-producing communities by promoting long-term partnerships between producers and consumers. Producers receive a minimum set price for their crops, financial and technical support, health care, safe working conditions and educational opportunities for their children. In turn, consumers receive quality goods whose production propels thriving societies, preserves renewable resources and protects our environment.
• Organic – Organic coffee is produced without the aid of artificial chemical substances, such as certain additives, pesticides or herbicides. There is a great deal of misuse and overuse of the term.
• Shade Grown Coffee – Although coffee plants require shade to grow and produce, some varieties were cultivated to adapt to sunlight. But the methods needed for their cultivation were not environmentally friendly and deforestation ensued. Now shade grown coffee is becoming more popular; its location under the forest canopy supports many species of animals, migratory birds, insects and plants.

Certifications & Programs:

• Fair Trade Certified – These products receive third-party certification. Manufacturers pay a premium for the right to use the Fair Trade label. The premium is used by producer organizations for social and economic investments in the community. The program aims to help the small farmer.
• 4C Association – The 4C Association is a community within the international coffee industry that works “to improve the economic, social and environmental conditions in coffee production and processing to build a thriving, sustainable sector for future generations.” The association promotes sustainability within the coffee industry through their 4C Code of Conduct, which provides baseline sustainability standards for the production and trading of green coffee. Members work with development agencies and other partners to help coffee farmers become more resistant to climate change and to slow its pace.
• Rainforest Alliance – Even if you haven’t heard about the Rainforest Alliance, you’ve probably heard about the rainforests: tropical havens that form rich protective environments for a number of exotic species of plants and wildlife. For years coffee was grown in such lush forests. Then in the 1970’s, some agronomists began promoting the deforestation of these areas and substitution of closely packed coffee bushes. Coffee crops burgeoned, but at the expense of the forest, the soil and the wildlife. What’s more, pesticides on the plants and crops contributed to the pollution of nearby water sources. The Rainforest Alliance mandates a code of ethics in business dealings and serves to protect the environment and wildlife. Certification supports improved farm management, negotiating leverage and access to business opportunities.Some shade grown coffee bears the seal of the Rainforest Alliance, and the Audubon Society also markets a brand of its own which bears the Rainforest Alliance seal.
• UTZ Certified – This designation is part of a worldwide standard designed to promote responsible farming and sourcing for products including coffee, tea, cocoa and more. It establishes a Code of Conduct for sustainable and professional coffee growing that requires socially and environmentally appropriate growing practices and farm management.