"The Journal of Fair Trade is a new international journal launched to reclaim the best practices and values that contribute to mutuality and fairness in trade. The Journal aims to be a source of the leading research on Fair Trade and its companion website provides a forum, and funnel for new work, ideas and debate.--The Journal is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed title published by Pluto Journals with the first issue appearing in June 2018. The Fair Trade Initiative (a membership organisation supported by the Pluto Educational Trust) runs the Journal.--The Journal provides a much-needed independent space to discuss the ever-changing practical and theoretical approaches to making the world a more just place through business and trade. The term 'Fair Trade' includes certification systems and all efforts to ensure trade is fair for all. Unafraid to be outspoken, the goal of the Journal is to catalyse significant improvements in the way all types of trade delivers social and environmental justice.--The Journal and its website publishes independent academic work, briefings, articles, and promotes new voices and experiences from cooperatives, producer organisations and practitioners, as well as Fair Trade businesses and Corporations striving to be responsible global citizens. The founders of this journal want to encompass the full range of interests and voices |