Fairtrade Coffee Quiz

Which countries import the most coffee in the world?

• Colombia

• Brazil

• United States

• Italy

Answer explanation

The US is the biggest importer, followed by Germany and Italy while the UK is the 8th

largest importer.

Why was Fairtrade created?

• Because of Mexican coffee farmers' struggles

  after the collapse of world coffee prices in the late 1980s.

• Because of Brazilian coffee farmers' struggles

  after the collapse of world coffee prices in the late 1980s.

• Because of Mexican cocoa farmers' struggles

  after the collapse of world cocoa prices in the late 1980s.

• Because of African cocoa farmers' struggles

  after the collapse of world cocoa prices in the late 1980s.

Answer explanation

Fair trade was started in response to the dire struggles of Mexican coffee farmers

following the collapse of world coffee prices in the late 1980s.

What is fair trade coffee?

• every company that produces coffee in the Global South

• a label that concerns products that are ethically treated and whose farmers

  are well paid

• the brand name of a commercial product

What extreme weather events influence coffee production and producers?

• Droughts

• Intense floods

• Storms

• All of the previous answers

Why do farmers benefit from Fairtrade coffee?

Answer explanation

When farmers sell their coffee under Fair Trade terms they get a better share of their

crop’s values, receiving more funds for their lives.

How much do farmers earn daily?

• £1.57 a day

• £13.7 a day

• £1.37 a day

• £137 a day

 When will the coffee crisis end according to FNC?

• When all coffe producers become fairtrade certified

• When Coffee companies

  match a Fairtrade minimum price

• When countries in the Global South no longer export coffee

What did Brazil and Colombia raise coffee prices?

• Farmers stated they are forced to sell their

  coffee abroad

• Farmers stated they are forced to sell their

  coffee far below cost price

• Farmers stated they are forced to sell their

  coffee far above cost price

• Farmers stated they are forbidden to sell their

  coffee abroad

Why should companies pay a decent salary?

Answer explanation

Because they need to support a decent standard of living, for example food,

healthcare and education.

How many ways does Fairtrade work for coffee farmers?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3