Several studies have analyzed whether sustainability standards—such as Fairtrade or
Organic—deliver on their promise to benefit smallholder farmers in develo** countries …

What is the impact of sustainability certification on food security in develo** countries?
This article explores the issue through a systematic review of the extant scholarship …

Supermarkets, specialized wholesalers, processors, and agro-exporters are transforming
the marketing channels into which smallholder farmers sell produce in low-income …

Voluntary standards are gaining in importance in global markets for high-value foods. We
analyze and compare impacts of three sustainability-oriented standards–Fairtrade, Organic …

This article investigates the integration of smallholders into voluntary certification schemes,
exemplified by smallholder certification under the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil in …

Smallholder farmers producing for Fair Trade market outlets are usually considered to
benefit from better prices and stable market outlets. However, many empirical studies …

Latin American smallholder coffee farmers linked with fair trade and organic markets are
frequently cited as models for sustainable food systems. Yet many experience seasonal …

According to advocates, eco-certification is a win–win solution to the problem of
environmental degradation caused by develo** country agriculture, improving both the …

Certification is promoted to improve rural welfare through better market access and
improved agricultural practices. We compare net effects of Fairtrade-and Utz-Certified coffee …

Colombia is one of the world's most important producers of Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica),
whose coffee-growing zone coincides with a biogeographic hotspot of biodiversity. Given …