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Jeff
 Enter the World Fair Trade Day 2013 Prize Drawing, organized by Fair Trade Resource Network, to win a large basket of Wholesome Sweetners products. Limit of one entry (email address) per person. Entries accepted up until end of May 19, 2013.
1 winner, to be randomly selected on May 20, 2013, will receive a basket with these products:
2 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Sugar
1 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Sucanat
1 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Powdered Sugar
1.5 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Light Brown Sugar
1.5 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Dark Brown Sugar
1.5 lb Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Raw Cane Sugar
23.5 oz Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Blue Agave
23.5 oz Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Raw Blue Agave
16 oz Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Amber Honey
16 oz Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Raw Honey
16 oz Wholesome Sweeteners Fairtrade Organic Blackstrap Molasses
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Jeff
Fair Trade USA has launched a campaign to highlight Fair Trade Certified during Mother’s Day, with producer stories, recipes, coupons on Fair Trade products, and downloadable images and social media messages. The campaign is also part of World Fair Trade Day outreach in N. America.
More at http://fairtradeusa.org/moms
Campaign organizers can find downloadable materials and suggested social media posts at: http://fairtradeusa.org/resources/campaigns/mothers-day-2013
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Jeff
Fair Trade Federation is hosting its annual conference in Raleigh, NC, May 1-3. Attendees can engage in Fair Trade business & wholesale products, or simply learn more. Special student pricing & comped tickets for media!
The gathering offers:
• Networking with other Fair Trade stakeholders
• Sessions and workshops featuring expert speakers focused on building Fair Trade businesses and the movement as a whole
• Delicious Fair Trade snacks
• Expanded Fair Trade Expo– an opportunity for wholesalers to display products and connect with retailers
More information at FTF Conference
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Jeff
 Fair Trade Resource Network is delighted to announce plans and resources for World Fair Trade Day in N. America, with events taking place May 4-19, 2013. Download the free World Fair Trade Day Activities Guide for tips, ideas, and resources! You can also order WFTD promotional stickers and postcards, and Fair Trade products – free of charge – at www.ftrn.org/wftd.
Across N. America, advocates are inspiring around 100,000 people to participate in Fair Trade events from May 4-19. Please join us in supporting the largest Fair Trade event in N. America each year. With over 1 million producers around the world already benefiting from Fair Trade, it’s time to raise our voices and vote with our dollars until all trade is fair! This year, individuals as well as organizations will host hundreds of events to celebrate Fair Trade.
We invite you to host WFTD events during May 4-19 - including Fair Trade festivals, fashion shows, speeches, food and drink tastings, film showings, sports games, neighborhood crawls, spa nights and concerts and much more – to promote Fair Trade and campaign for trade justice together with farmers and artisans around the world.
More at WFTD
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Jeff
The Canadian Fair Trade Network is welcoming all Fair Trade businesses in Canada for an all-day discussion about business in Canada, where we will work collaboratively to identify and overcome barriers.
Date: Thursday January 10th, 2013
Time: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Location: The Hyatt Regency Hotel | 700 Centre Street Southwest, Calgary, AB. T2G 5P6
Room: To be announced
More at Canada Fair Trade Business Forum
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Jeff
The Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) announced the formal opening of membership as well as registration to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Fair Trade Conference in Calgary on January 11th, 2013.
CFNT welcomes public involvement through membership and participation at the Annual General Meeting and conference as it works to strengthen the Fair Trade movement in Canada.
People can sign up to become a member http://cftn.ca/membership and join CFTN in Calgary in January by registering http://cftn.ca/annual-general-meeting-event-information-registration. CFTN says “Your attendance and ability to participate in this meeting is welcomed regardless of your membership status, though membership is encouraged so you hold voting rights and are eligible to run for the board (subject to the bylaws).”
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Jeff
Fairtrade Africa, the association of producers participating in Fairtrade International’s (FLO) system in Africa, is organizing a convention themed to strengthen African producers role in the value chain. The convention is scheduled for November 1-5, 2012, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The program will feature a Fairtrade Africa Forum, Fairtrade & Organic Expo, Producer training workshops, and field visits. Over 200 participants are expected to attend, including small-scale farmers and workers from across Africa, international traders, policy makers, NGOs, microfinance organizations and Fair Trade stakeholders.
Details at Fairtrade Africa 2012 Convention
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Jeff
The first annual Canadian Fairtrade Awards were presented to seven Canadian retail and food service businesses last week in recognition of their ongoing commitment to Fair Trade. An independent panel of judges assessed self-selected nominees on a variety of criteria, including range of products offered; promotion, education and engagement; and vision, mission, and values. This year’s winners are:
An additional award was presented to Just Us! Coffee, deemed “Canada’s Favourite Fairtrade Certified Product” by nearly 5,000 Canadians who voted during Fairtrade Fortnight, an annual two-week blitz promoting all things Fair Trade, which takes place during May 1-15.
More at Fairtrade Canada post
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Jeff
 Fair Trade Resource Network (FTRN) announces that Webinar #124 is coming September 12 to discuss “Roles and Limitations of Voluntary Certification – An Overview of an International Assessment“. The webinar is for the public to learn about:
What is known and what is most important to learn about the performance and potential of voluntary standards and certification. Actual, perceived, and potential impacts of environmental and social labeling schemes, such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, Forest Stewardship Council and Marine Stewardship Council. Key findings contained in a State-of-Knowledge Assessment of Standards and Certification report, Toward Sustainability: The Roles and Limitations of Certification.
Attendees can ask questions to the panelist:
Abby Dilley, RESOLVE, Vice President of Program Development
See more details below.
Find free recordings of past FTRN webinars on key issues within Fair Trade.
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Jeff
Fair Trade Towns USA announced that its next national conference will take place October 26-28, 2012, in Chicago. The conference will be the 2nd Fair Trade Towns & Colleges/ Universities Conference, after the one September 2011 in Philadelphia. Designed to connect Fair Trade enthusiasts from all over the country, the 3-day gathering will focus on providing tools, education materials, and leadership training for Fair Trade Towns & Universities, as well as motivating and attracting new people to Fair Trade.
More at FTT enewsletter
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Enter the World Fair Trade Day 2013 Prize Drawing, organized by Fair Trade Resource Network, to win a large basket of Wholesome Sweetners products. Limit of one entry (email address) per person. Entries accepted up until end of May 19, 2013.