First Product Using Small Producers Symbol Enters U.S. Market
The first product label and certification created by small producers, Small Producers Symbol, launched its first product on the U.S. market in October 2012. Just Coffee Cooperative in Madison,...
View ArticleFairtrade Canada Announces New Executive Director
Tom Smith became the Executive Director of Fairtrade Canada as of October 1, 2012. Tom worked with co-operative producers throughout Latin America. As Vice President, Food Division at Co-op Atlantic,...
View ArticleFairtrade International USA Announces Its First Staffer in the USA
Fairtrade International (FLO) announced Enrique Hennings as its interim Operations Manager for Fairtrade International USA, the new organization representing FLO’s system in the USA. Enrique will lead...
View Article“Fair Tuesday” Initiative Launched
Fair Tuesday (hashtag #FairTuesday) is a Fair Trade initiative created in response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The goal of #FairTuesday is to inspire conscious consumerism and show how an...
View ArticleFTUSA Publishes Holiday Gift Guide
Fair Trade USA’s annual Holiday Gift Guide provides suggestions for Fair Trade Certified gifts. Customers can also give a virtual Gift of Fairness and support Fair Trade USA’s work to strengthen...
View ArticleTrade Policy Advocates Campaign for Worker Rights & Job Creation in Massive...
A campaign led by Citizens Trade Campaign asks for support: “Last week, President Obama and other heads of state set a deadline of the coming year to complete their massive Trans-Pacific Partnership...
View ArticleFairtrade’s Producer Networks Issue Statement Calling for Support on Climate...
Producers participating in Fairtrade International’s (FLO) system are calling on world leaders and decision-makers to ensure the most vulnerable get the support and finance they desperately need to...
View ArticleNestle UK & Ireland to Double Its Commitment to Fairtrade in 2013
An additional 4500 cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast should benefit from FAIRTRADE premiums and the Nestlé Cocoa Plan. Nestlé UK & Ireland will double its commitment to FAIRTRADE from January 2013...
View ArticleFair Trade Beyond 2015 Campaign Launched to Influence UN MDGs
On 10 November, the Fair Trade Beyond 2015 Campaign was launched in Poznan, Poland at the 6th International Fair Trade Towns Conference, which was attended by many across the Fair Trade movement. The...
View ArticleUniversity of Guelph Becomes Canada’s 3rd Fair Trade Campus
This November, the University of Guelph became the first Fair Trade Campus in Ontario and the third in Canada. Thanks to the efforts of the university’s Engineers Without Borders chapter, university...
View ArticleNew Study Assesses the Impacts of Fairtrade on Rural Development
A new study examined the effects of Fairtrade on rural development in the producing countries, as well as what are the decisive factors for maximizing benefits. On the occasion of its 20th...
View ArticleFairtrade Smallholders to Access Carbon Financing
Fairtrade International and The Gold Standard Foundation announced an agreement to incorporate Fairtrade principles into Gold Standard carbon projects, with the first credits expected by the end of...
View ArticleCanada Fair Trade Business Forum Coming Jan. 10 in Calgary
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...
View ArticleEuropean Fair Trade Assoc Celebrates 25 Years & Issues Statement to the Movement
The European Fair Trade Association (EFTA) is now celebrating its 25th anniversary. EFTA is an association of 100% Fair Trade organizations, with ten members in nine different European countries. Long...
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20% Off Prices for 2013 Fair Trade Calendar
The 2013 Fair Trade Calendar is the only one available in N. America. In its 4th year, the full color 13.5″ x 9.5″ calendar is stunning & educational. Everyone gets 20% off wholesale prices as of...
View ArticleFairtrade International USA Announces First Board & Office Staff
With a newly established office in Washington, D.C., Fairtrade International USA announced its Board of Directors and Interim Operations Manager. The Interim Operations Manager, Enrique Hennings, was...
View ArticleSmall Producer Symbol Updates List of Its Partners
The Small Producers’ Symbol updated its list of certification entities (5 total), small producer organizations (24 total), and buyers (totaling 13). See details at: List of certification entities List...
View ArticleFTUSA Group Assesses 2-Yr Apparel Pilot Program
Fair Trade USA’s Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) for apparel released a report on the recently completed Fair Trade Certified™ apparel pilot program. Launched in 2010, the pilot project was the first...
View ArticleCanadian Fair Trade Network Conference Takes Action on Its Governance & Policies
The Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) and National Conference took place on January 10th and 11th in Calgary. The event saw individuals from civil society,...
View ArticleU.S. Farm Bill Extension Called Awful By Sustainable Agriculture Advocates
Reported by the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC): On New Year’s Eve, the U.S. Senate passed a simple extension of the 2008 Farm Bill through September 30, 2013, as part of a much...
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