VARGINHA, Brazil — Rafael de Paiva was skeptical at first. If he wanted a “fair trade” certification for his coffee crop, the Brazilian farmer would have to adhere to a long list of rules on pesticides, farming techniques, recycling and other matters. He even had to show that his children were enrolled in school. (more…)
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Chicagoans working to put fair trade on the map
October 2, 2007
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Medill Reports, Northwestern University
Megy Karydes, founder of the e-boutique World-Shoppe.com, doesn’t have a conventional business philosophy.“Actually, I’d like to see my Web site go out of business—but for a good reason,” Karydes said.
“It’d be nice if people didn’t have to seek out a specific Web site to find Fair Trade products.” Her hope is that they would be widely available in neighborhood stores. (more…)
Fair Trade Everywhere! Mainstreaming the Movement
October 2, 2007
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GreenOptions.com
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart, annouced that they have converted their “private label Member’s Mark premium ground coffee” to Fair Trade Certified. The process from bean begins with 3678 small scale, independent farmers who then sell their beans to “democratically-run cooperatives for a set, guaranteed minimum price.” This pool of beans from (more…)
Sam’s Club Converts Private Label Coffee to Fair Trade Certified
October 2, 2007
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progressivegrocer.com
HIGHLIGHT: BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Following in the footsteps of coffee retailers such as Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks, warehouse retailer Sam’s Club here said yesterday it’s converting its in-house ground coffee to Fair Trade Certified. To mark the beginning of Fair Trade Month (October), the Members Mark Premium Ground ($6.88 for 39 ounces), is now available in all 586 Sam’s Clubs. (more…)
Fair Trade Towns Campaign Launches in October!
October 1, 2007
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www.FairTradeTownsUSA.org
In coordination with October’s Fair Trade Month, the first U.S.-specific guidelines for becoming a Fair Trade Town or City are now available as part of the Fair Trade Towns USA campaign. Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency and respect, that seeks greater equity in international trade. A key objective of the growing Fair Trade movement in the United States is to educate consumers about the importance of purchasing Fair Trade products. (more…)