Journal of Fair Trade

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Fair Trade is a leading source of research on Fair Trade, publishing biannually and featuring single-blind, peer-reviewed articles.

Our aim is to bring together the voices of academics and practitioners, reclaiming the best practices and values that contribute to mutuality and fairness in trade.

We strive to be a premier platform for research on Fair Trade, fostering a community of scholars and practitioners committed to promoting fairness and equity in global trade.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Google Scholar

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Environmental Science and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Apc url
• Homepage
• Aims scope

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting, Environmental Science and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Greed does not have to drive business: the role of Fair Trade Enterprises as proof of concept

  Citation: 7

  Authors: Erinch

• Bioleft: open-source seeds for low-input farming systems

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Almendra, Patrick

• Who cares about Fair Trade? An introduction to the Journal of Fair Trade and the Fair Trade Society

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Pauline

• Challenges of COVID-19 for Fair Trade enterprises in attaining Sustainable Development Goals 2030

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Jeetendra, Sunil

• An empirical study identifying Fair Trade consumer attributes of compassion and sustainability awareness

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Shireen, Pradeep

• Be the opportunity: the heart and soul of corporate social responsibility

  Citation: 4

  Authors: Motthida

• How Fair Trade can stay strong as companies scale up their social and environmental programmes

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Edward

• Fair Trade principles can transform the European Green Deal: moving towards a Global Green Deal

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Eric, Charlotte, Elena, Jorge

• Why do coffee farmers stay poor?

  Citation: 3

  Authors: Ruerd

• Developing a Fairtrade rice supply chain from Myanmar: achievements, challenges, lessons

  Citation: 2

  Authors: George