These organisations are registered in the Max Havelaar producers' register. Farmers and plantation workers get a fair trade premium. In the case of the banana sector this premium is used for social programmes for the workers and for environmental protection. Tea plantations receive a premium meant for the social development of workers. This is not the case for tea since there are many types and quality varies a lot.
Farmers can receive credit to cover part of their crops.
In this way the co-operative is able to buy the products of its members for export. These include labour conditions and environment, such as trade union freedom, non-discrimination and reduced use of pesticides.