Please be informed that the ComMark programme came to an end on 31 December 2009. Should you have any queries or need further assistance , please contact the relevant sector staff member(s):
- Agribusiness Sector Specialist - Lucille Gavera (+27 83 290 1260) or Mike De Klerk (+27 82 452 7749)
- Textiles & Apparel Sector Specialist - Andy Salm (+353 8623 88523)
- Tourism Sector Specialist - Wouter Schalken (+264 8120 89650) or click here for information on ongoing tourism projects in Southern Africa
Increasing access to European markets for African smallholder nut farmers
 ‘I am very proud of selling my groundnuts [through this programme]. I would very much hope the relationship with Fairtrade will continue so that as many Malawians as possible will benefit. Farmers in our country desperately need a fair price for their crops and security for their future and that of their families. I hope other crops as well as groundnuts will be sold on Fairtrade terms in order to boost our country's economy.'    Groundnut production has historically been a successful way for small-scale farmers to earn their livelihood. However, healthy eating concerns have led to increases in food standards, which has isolated smaller producers who are unable to meet these standards. This project aims to increase access to added value European markets for African smallholder nut farmers by establishing Southern African fair trade nut supply chains that meet European retailer raw product food standards. |
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