Given the link between net returns and producer participation in
certified coffee schemes, the findings suggest that certification norms that permit improving yields are essential for improving
grower welfare and attracting and maintaining
growers.
In addition to their commitment to sourcing Rainforest Alliance
Certified, DR Wakefield aims to build long - term relationships with
growers to support improvements in their methods, conditions and environmental impact, as they believe that this is a route to improving the quality of the
coffee.