On 12 May 2020, 27 agricultural groups representing 4,000
producers, 26 organic farming companies, Scop Ethiquable and Biocoop, a network
of 637 shops, created an association to develop the BIO
EQUITABLE EN FRANCE label and build, with consumers, a new economic model.
The groups have decided to involve processing companies (dairy, charcuterie,
miller...) in the labelling and governance in order to create coherent
channels.
The label targets family farms organised in autonomous groups. There are precise criteria governing the size of farms to support the many farms in the area that generate employment and income. The standards rely on independent producer groups, which market their products and are committed to cooperative and democratic values. The farms must be certified organic. The implementation of agro-ecological practices is an integral part of the changes in production methods encouraged by the standard.
The label guarantees producer-defined prices and regular monitoring. Each producer group sets its price according to:
- Agricultural production costs (including agricultural risk);
- Sufficient remuneration to meet basic needs and improve the standard of living of producers and their families;
- A margin enabling producer groups to cover their operations and make the investments necessary to improve the efficiency of their production tools and the marketing of their products.
This label, Bio Equitable En France, was preceded by another one launched by the National Federation of Organic Agriculture: Bio.Français.Equitable.
https://www.ethiquable.coop/page-dactualites-mag/bio-equitable-france-nouveau-label-dans-vos-rayons
Read more about ‘Local fair trade in Belgium and Europe’ in the study of the Trade for Development Centre (Enabel): https://www.tdc-enabel.be/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Local-Fair-Trade-in-Belgium-and-Europe.pdf
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