Philip Sigley, Chief Executive of the Federation of Cocoa Commerce, and Fairtrade business pioneer Pauline Tiffen go head to head on the benefits of 'free' and 'fair' trade supply chains for cocoa producers.

Is Fairtrade Really Fair?

Philip Sigley, Chief Executive of the Federation of Cocoa Commerce (FCC)
Speech at JustShare debate
St Mary Le Bow Church, London, 4th July 2006

Ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for this opportunity to explore with you the key topic of "fair" trade and mainstream in relation to the international cocoa trade:

First - the reasons why “Fairtrade” in cocoa and chocolate forms a very small part of the global confectionery market

Secondly - why the “Fairtrade” lobby may be working against the interests of poor people in cocoa producing countries

And finally - how “Fairtrade” and free trade can work together to bring a significant improvement to the lives of millions.