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Ethical trade develop
communities
S
WEDISH CONSUMERS spend more money
Our community
can now afford
scholarships
for students to
study abroad.
One boy from
in our rugby
team now
studies law
in England.
That would
not have been
possible 16
Ronel van Zyl
Fairtrade Officer
Bergendal, Piekenierskloof cooperation
than ever on wine and certified wines have
been increased significantly in recent years.
However, still not all consumers are aware of the
increased supply of ethically labeled wines that
make a difference for winegrowers in South Africa.
Fair for Life and Fairtrade focus on working
conditions and human rights for those who work
with the cultivation of raw materials and with the
manufacture of the beverage. Both certifications
make a premium payment to the workers’ local
communities. The certifications are voluntary, cost
money for the producer and can be found on the
bottle itself.
Stellar Winery
Stellar Winery is the largest and leading producer
of organic and fair trade-label wines in South
Africa. It has its winery in scenic Namaqualand
just outside the town of Vredendal. The unique
thing about Stellar Winery is that it has created
sustainable conditions for all workers, both the
permanent full-time workers in the wineries and
the winery and those who are hired seasonally for
harvesting. Among other things, these workers
have acquired a total ownership interest of 26
percent in the company through shares in Stellar
Winery Empowerment Trust. Therefore, it has
been possible to certify as IMO Fair for Life.
Stellar Organic’s Foundation has been investing
in the local school, medical services, and sports
activities for their workers.
Bergendal Piekenierskloof
Bergendal vinery, part of Piekenierskloof has been
certified Fairtrade since 2003. It is situated on the
Piekenierskloof Mountains, 650 m above sea level
in the Western Cape of South Africa. Today 153
workers are share holders and obtain shares in the
business. The fairtrade premium goes to leadership
programmes, women empowerment forums and
investments in the local school and scholarships for
children and young adults.
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