Coobana Fairtrade Bananas

¿Cuál companía dominaba el mercado de los bananos? 

• Standard Fruit Company

• United Fruit Company

When did workers decide enough was enough?

• 1991

• 1950

• 2005

Why was the cooperative not working at the beginning?

What has fair trade allowed for these workers? Name 2 things.

How has fair trade conditions benefited Mateo? Check all that apply.

• better living conditions

• doesn't have to share a house with other families

• doesn't have to share bathrooms with other families

• they can eat all the bananas they want

What has been a benefit for Diomedes?

• She can study.

• She has more money.

• Her son has been able to study at a prestigious school.

How has Coobana and Fair Trade helped the community? Check all that apply

• helps the schools with nutritious food through the purchase of chicken coops  

• helps with the renovations of plantations

• the chicken coops help provide income as well

Why is fair trade so beneficial?