Fairtrade America Blog
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Fairtrade America is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 organization associated with the international Fairtrade system. They work to promote fair trade and ethical consumption in the US market. Their vision is a world in which marginalized farmers and workers can attain secure and sustainable livelihoods, fulfill their potential and decide on their future. Follow this blog to get updates on..
Fairtrade America Blog
3y ago
Fairtrade America, an independent, third party certification that betters the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries, is pleased to announce the hire of Peg Willingham as the organization’s new Executive Director ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
The Producer Relief and Resilience Funds will help farmers cope with short- and long-term challenges of the pandemic ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
Fairtrade has been following the events of the last few weeks with concern and introspection ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
This year more so than ever, mothers (and all parents) deserve to be recognized for how they’ve gone above and beyond, often becoming homeschool teachers, recreation leaders and schedule keepers, all while balancing working and trying to maintain their own health and wellness ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
Fairtrade International announced increased flexibility in its standards to enable producer organizations to take immediate action to protect the health and livelihoods of farmers, workers and their communities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
Sales of Fairtrade certified cocoa from Côte d’Ivoire in the fourth quarter of 2019 increased farmers’ earnings by approximately $15.1 million USD compared to non-Fairtrade cocoa, according to preliminary figures released by Fairtrade International last month ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
Around the world, business is adapting to minimize the spread of COVID-19. At Fairtrade America, we’re doing our part by working virtually. Our work is ongoing and we’re committed to assisting the producers that are at the heart of our system ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
In addition to legislation, we must also address the socio-economic pressures and extreme poverty that cause cocoa farmers to resort to human rights violations ..read more
Fairtrade America Blog
4y ago
A new guide to fair trade labels aimed at helping consumers and companies navigate the increasingly confusing world of sustainability and ethical programs has praised Fairtrade for its track record on workers’ rights, protecting the environment and unique premium payments ..read more