Fair Trade in the News
7/23/10 | Fashion first: fair trade certification finally available for apparel
There are precious few firsts in the fashion industry, what with designers constantly borrowing from the past and trends continuously reinventing themselves. But this month marks the arrival of a notable new development on the apparel scene, and it just so happens to hail from a Bay Area nonprofit organization. (San Francisco Chronicle).
7/23/10 | Tompkins Point Clothing Is First Fair-Trade Certified Clothing Designer in USA
Fair Trade Certification has migrated from coffee to clothing. One of the first of two companies that the NGO Transfair USA has recently certified as fair trade is Tompkins Point Clothing, a designer of preppy men’s clothing based in Wyckoff, New Jersey. (triplepundit.com).
7/22/10 | Fashion label approved as fair trade clothing
The clothing line Maggie's Organics, by adopting stricter business practices, may be the first manufacturer to attain fair trade certification, according to Discovery.com. (gotapparel.com).
7/22/10 | Fair Vodka a toast to fair trade
Now, compassionate Californians can even enjoy a fair trade happy hour, with fair trade vodka making its U.S. premiere. (San Francisco Chronicle).
7/21/10 | Whole Foods supports Haitian growers
Whole Foods Market and its supply chain partners are working overtime to buy as many Fairtrade mangoes as possible during the short season this year in an effort to support the earthquake-stricken country. (fruitnet.com).
7/21/10 | Fair Trade Certified Clothing Arrives in the USA
Fair Trade Certification for Apparel and Linens strives to create an environmental, social, and economic standard that benefits the farmers who grow the cotton and the workers who shape and cut the clothing. (triplepundit.com).
7/19/10 | First Fair-Trade-, Fair-Labor-Certified Clothing Arrives in the U.S.
It’s been three years in the making, but TransFair USA is finally ready to slap its fair-trade seal of approval on clothing. (Ecouterre).
7/19/10 | 50 Great States/50 Great Companies: Washington and Fair Trade Sports
This company is standing up to child labor so that that kids everywhere can get out and play. (tonic.com).
7/19/10 | TransFair USA Introduces First Fair-Trade Clothing to the U.S.
Fair Trade food? That's old hat. Get ready for Fair Trade Certified clothing, courtesy of TransFair USA. (Fast Company).
7/17/10 | Kudos to Avon for being socially responsible!
Avon's mark. the beauty brand that celebrates remarkable young women who are making their mark in the world, will introduce the mark. Fair Trade Body Collection in August 2010. (Anti-Slavery Project).
7/16/10 | Fair Trade: 5 Things You Should Know
Fair trade functions on the premise that you, the consumer from an industrialized nation, wouldn’t mind paying a premium for goods made by local cooperatives in third world countries — not because the goods are superior to those that can be had elsewhere, but because you want to support these poor communities and be a better global citizen. (Mint Life).
7/16/10 | Ben & Jerry's plans freebie scoops for the Hub
A heads-up to all local ice cream buffs: Be prepared to go on high alert between late July and much of August. (Boston Globe).
7/15/10 | Talking Fair Trade: BevNET Interviews TransFair USA
Until recently, a Fair Trade designation has been something of a weak cousin to other socially conscious labels like Organic or All-Natural, but times are changing. (Bevnet.com).
7/15/10 | Getting Paid With Purpose: Sustainable Harvest
A simple question posed in a small office in Mexico City turned out to be the answer for one man’s lifelong mission. (Tonic.com).
7/15/10 | Evans Brothers Coffee receives chamber honors
No matter what your preference on regular, decaf, or espresso, Evans Brothers Coffee Roasters is gaining popularity throughout the Greater Sandpoint area with its freshly roasted organic, fair trade coffee from around the world. (Bonner County Daily Bee).
7/14/10 | Weaver's Coffee & Tea Opens First Retail Store, Coffee Roasting Facility In California
Weaver’s line of artisan coffee and tea features Certified Organic and Fair Trade Certified coffees, in addition to full line of coffees and teas. (Drinks Business Review).
7/13/10 | "I Love Fair Trade!" contest
Ode wants to know - why do you love fair trade? We're working with fellow positive-minded website Your Olive Branch (yobo) to spread the word about their "I Love Fair Trade!" contest. (Ode Magazine).
7/13/10 | UCSD student group gets agreement on fair trade policy
After a five year campaign, UCSD has signed the strongest fair trade policy of any university in the nation, according to a press release from the Student Sustainability Collective on the campus. (La Jolla Light).
7/12/10 |
mark. Fair Trade Body Collection - body care that cares!
It's a refreshing change in these days of inflated profits and corporate greed when a company does the right thing instead of the more profitable thing. (Beauty Crazed).
7/12/10 | Berkeley to Become a Fair Trade City
The Berkeley City Council will vote Tuesday night on a resolution formally declaring the city to be a supporter of international fair trade... (East Bay Express).
7/10/10 | What is Fair Trade coffee?
Fair Trade is a voluntary program utilized by coffee importers and food companies to create an alternative market for traditionally disadvantaged producers in developing countries, usually small scale farmers. (Fa La Lo Blog).
July/August | Town Fair(s)
Fair Trade Towns USA’s ultimate goal is to raise consumer awareness, grow the availability of fair trade products and drive sales in order to help lift millions of farming families out of poverty. (Organic Products Retailer Magazine).
5/21/10 | Fair Trade Vodka Hits the US Just in Time for Summer
Are you ready to get your drink on? I hope so, because FAIR Vodka is now available in the US. (Autonomie Project Blog).
5/20/10 | Skoll Foundation: Six Trends in Social Entrepreneurship
There comes a time when a great idea needs an infusion of cash to have a large-scale impact. That is where the The Skoll Foundation comes into play. (Triple Pundit).
5/20/10 | Eco-Lingo: Fair Trade
Eco-lingo is being tossed around left and right these days. We're demystifying common terms to help you figure out which words are the real deal... (Shelter Pop).
5/19/10 | The Importance of Certified Fair Trade Ingredients: Larry's Interview
Here's a quick interview that Larry did at Expo West, explaining why we (at Luna & Larry's Coconut Bliss) choose to include Certified Fair Trade ingredients in our coconut milk-based frozen-dessert. (The Coconut Bliss Blog).
5/19/10 | 50 Ways You Can Be A Greener Eater
In your training as a nurse practitioner, you will likely run across many ways to keep your and your clients' bodies healthier. Not only is eating green an option for better health, it is also a great way to make a huge impact on the environment. (NursingSchools.net).
5/18/10 | Drink Vodka, It's Good for Society.
Drinking. One of my most cherished lifestyle choices, and most fulfilling pass times, has now become good for society. (The Luxury Spot).
5/18/10 | Fair Trade Towns - continued
I've previously blogged on the basics of Fair Trade, and on the Fair Trade Town criteria. Now let's take a look at what it would mean for local residents and businesses if Bethlehem were to become a Fair Trade Town. (TimesUnion.com).
5/15/10 | Sustainable Hydration
One of my favorite beverages (apart from water) is iced tea. But not just any iced tea...it has to be flavored. And one of my favorites is made by a company called Honest Beverages. (Rockin' Mama).
5/13/10 | EcoSalon Shops! Presents: Divine Chocolate and Fair. Vodka
Two vendors we can't wait to have join us at the EcoSalon Shops! event in NYC are Divine Chocolate and Fair. Vodka. (Eco Salon).
5/10/10 | Uncorkings for 5/10/10
The Fair Trade Spirits Company announced the U.S. debut of FAIR.Vodka, the first vodka made from Quinoa and the first vodka made with Fair Trade Certified ingredients. The company also said that its FAIR. Goji liqueur, made from goji berries, will be available June 1. (Wine Enthusiast Magazine).
5/8/10 | Raise a Glass to Fair Trade Day
Just in time for World Fair Trade Day on May 8, a TransFair certified vodka arrives to help infuse a bit of economic and environmental justice into cocktail hour. (Tonic).
5/7/10 | Cocktails with a healthy twist: Fair trade quinoa vodka and goji liqueur
Fair trade vodka's now available in the U.S - just in time to toast with on World Fair Trade Day with! (Green LA Girl).
5/5/10 | The latest buzz: Fair trade vodka
If you start your day with fair trade coffee - and want to end it with a fair trade cocktail, start making ice cubes in your energy-efficient freezer. (Mother Nature Network).
5/5/10 | Could it get any harder?
I'm having one of those weeks, when I ask myself, "Could it get any harder?" As soon as the words leave my mouth, I instantly regret them. (Silicon Valley Moms Blog).
4/28/10 | What's In Your Food Basket? Fair Trade vs. Local
There are some things that we in the United States just can't grow ourselves, such as bananas, coffee, certain teas, and chocolate. When buying these, opt instead for fair trade items, because they support local communities and the environment. (Tonic).
4/27/10 | Fair Trade Chocolate, a Fair Trade?
As delicious as it might be, most of the world's chocolate comes from cocoa plantations in West Africa that abuse human rights and the environment. (Greening of Oil).
4/27/10 | Understanding Fair Trade & Why It's Valuable To Retailers
Retailers across the country are quickly responding to consumers seeking out more fair trade items by stocking more fair trade in their shops. (Retail Minded).
4/26/10 | Fair Trade and the Food of the Gods
As some Friends can attest, one of the most pleasurable ways to connect with Quaker history is by nibbling on a bit of chocolate. Known as Theobroma cacao to botanists, the history of this "food of the gods" is closely intertwined with that of the Society of Friends. (Western Friend).
4/2/10 | Slow Tipple Review: Fair. Premium Vodka
Nominated 'Best tasting Vodka 2009' at the prestigious New York Spirits Award in June 2009, FAIR. Vodka is the the first fairtrade certified vodka in the world. (Jorg and Olif).
April 2010 | 2009 Good Year for Fair Trade Imports
2009 was a record-breaking year for fair trade coffee, wine, spice and fresh fruit imports. (Natural Products Marketplace).
2/4/10 | Coffee project blends local fundraising, global development
Many Jewish community organizations, like many other non-profit institutions, try to defray their costs by selling products. But how many boxes of candy and how many rolls of wrapping paper do people need or want to have and keep around? (Wisconsin Jewish Chronicle).
2/3/10 | WINE OF THE WEEK: Fairhills Mendoza Vineyards Malbec
Fairhills is one of the few wineries in South America to become Fair Trade Certified. (Las Vegas Review-Journal).
2/2/10 | Green & Blacks to go 100% fair trade
There's a RiteAid next door I visit on occasion, and about the only green products I've found there are Green & Blacks organic chocolate bars (Mother Nature Network).
2/1/10 | Green & Black Chocolate Goes Fairtrade in the USA
Green & Black chocolate, which has always been organic, is now going Fairtrade in the USA and the world by the end of the year. (treehugger).
1/31/10 | Stellar Winery for a Stellar Cause!
Just in time for Valentine's Day, Fair Trade Fashionista* has you and your sweetie covered in the area of fine organic and Fair Trade "wining"... (Fair Trade Fashionista*).
1/8/10 | One company's journey through a turbulent economy
Founded in 1995, Indigenous Designs is an industry leader in organic, fair-trade fashion apparel. (North Bay Business Journal).
1/8/10 | Brueggger's adds to breakfast and lunch lineup
Complementing the Maple & Sausage breakfast sandwich is this season's Golden French Toast coffee from Green Mountain Coffee. The Fair Trade-certified blend features the flavors of maple and cinnamon. (Fast Casual).
1/8/10 | Wine of the Week: Chardonnay
Fairhills South Africa Fair Trade Chardonnay (NewsReview.com).
1/7/10 | Going underground
Local carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes,beets and more put variety on the winter table (Slash Food).
1/7/10 | Coffee to get us through the winter
Being holed up means more time for catching up on books, writing and movies. All these winter activities in Wisconsin typically involve a fresh pot of coffee. And that makes it a time of year to revisit where we get our coffee. (National Catholic Reporter).
1/6/10 | Fair Trade Cosmetics Market
(Inside Cosmeceuticals).
1/5/10 | The top 10 recent trends in food
(Star Telegram).
1/5/10 | Food gurus predict hot trends for 2010
It's about Fair Trade chocolate and spices. (McClatchy Newspapers).
1/5/10 | Fair-trade organic Indigenous Designs awarded YouTopia Grant
(San Francisco Examiner).
1/4/10 | Fair trade importer says it's ripe for success
Fair Trade Bananas in Boston (Boston Globe).
1/2/10 | Starbucks Shared Planet: An introductory lesson about ethical coffee sourcing
Your introduction to Starbucks C.A.F.E. practices and Shared Planet. (Starbucks Melody Blog).
January 2010 | In the Spirit of Fairness
Fair Trade Vodka (More Intelligent Life Blog).
10/09 | Sustained Demand for Fair Trade Products in Economic Downturn
In spite of the challenging economic situation of the last year consumers have shown sustained commitment to Fair Trade products, confirming their support for ethical trade practices and responsible supply chains with their purchases. (SPINS).
10/14/09 | How Deep is Consumer Demand for Fair Trade?
The most recent data show that the sale of Fair Trade Certified products continued growing strongly last year. (Fair Trade Resource Network).
10/12/09 | Sam's Club expands Fair Trade banana program
Two years after it began its fair trade banana program in about 20 stores, Sam's Club expanded the offering to more than 100. (The Packer).
10/8/09 | Decoding 'Fair Trade'
“Fair Trade” is a term that is becoming increasingly popular. (Earth911.com).
10/6/09 | More retailers carry Fair Trade-certified bananas
Imports of Fair Trade-certified bananas more than tripled to 25 million pounds last year, and double that amount should reach the U.S. this year. (The Packer).
9/22/09 | Developing Countries Benefit From Fair Trade
Transfair USA CEO Paul Rice on helping developing countries navigate fair trade policies. (Fox Business).
9/14/09 | Fair Trade Month - with eco-ethical freebies and local fun
Always get your produce at the farmers' market or through a local CSA? Soon, it'll be time to deal with that morning caffeine habit too. October's Fair Trade Month, where we all become extra appreciative of imported luxuries like chocolate and coffee - begotten eco-ethical style. (Green LA Girl).
2/09/09 | Organic and Fair-Trade Chocolate Taste Test
Any day is a good day to eat chocolate as far as I'm concerned. But on no day is it so special as on Choc bar Valentine's Day, when heart-shaped boxes full of cocoa-based delicacies can keep people (well, me) happy pretty much all day. (The Daily Green).
2/08/09 | Sweetly Conscientious
This Valentine's Day, choose more environment-friendly, sustainable chocolates when trying to impress your sweetheart. (USAWeekend.com).
February 2009 | Fair Is Fair
In response to this injustice, there's been a groundswell of support across the United States for fair trade practices. (North Bay Biz).
1/8/09 | U.S. Fair Trade market is ripe
Though its progress has lagged behind Europe's, the market for Fair Trade products is picking up in the United States. (Washington Post).
1/28/09 | An Added Ingredient: Social Change
Vinophiles face a large number of choices and questions every time we buy a bottle of wine. Add one more factor to consider: fair-trade certification. (Washington Post).
