L'épicerie équitable Information

The Epicerie Equitable (fairtrade grocerie) is specialized in the distribution of fair trade and organic products. It offers mainly food but also cosmetics, and handcrafts. Its customers include private individuals and enteprises. The distribution of its products is done through its two stores (Lyon, Lille - France), its website and its direct sales to enterprises. All products come from fair trade partnerships and often from organic farming. Fair trade is a commercial relationship between producers, sellers, and consumers based on the principle of equity within the exchange of goods.The products in the stores of the Epicerie Equitable come from southern countries and also from local producers. Products are tested before they are sold. The top 2 selection criteria are the equity and the respect of the human beings in its environment. Products are also selected for their authenticity, quality, taste and origin (mainly small-scale food producers). Thus they mix ethic and pleasure. The stores are found in vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, near city centers. They offer staple food as well as more sophisticated products in order to make the ethical consumption accessible in proximity and prices to as many people as possible. The Epicerie Equitable helps consumers who wish to regain control other their consumption and who want to consume less but better. The concept of the Epicerie Equitable is the opposite of the model imposed in the last 30 years in the increasingly globalized world. Development isn't always a question of reaching large-scale markets. Often the solution is to strengthen local markets and "shorten" the production process to ensure quality at every level."