Fair Trade, like coffee, is complex, rich and fascinating.
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Small Farmers Big ChangeOctober 2, 2013 -
Small Farmers Big ChangeOctober 1, 2013
Fair Trade, like coffee, is complex, rich and fascinating. This month, we are making available a new educational resource, The History of Authentic Fair Trade. In comic book format, we present a version of Fair Trade that is shared by many Equal Exchange colleagues, allies, and partners.
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 30, 2013
We got the news late last week! Our first shipment of avocados from Mexico has just arrived and is being stored in a warehouse on the East Coast. Soon, food co-operatives and natural food stores in the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast and Upper Midwest will not only be carrying our small farmer bananas, but also these tasty avocados from Pragor, a small farmer co-op in Michoacan, Mexico. The first shipment of avocados arrives in the U.S.!
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 26, 2013
We are so excited to announce the launch of Equal Exchange Organic, Fair Trade Avocados. Look for Equal Exchange avocados at your local co-op or natural food store. If you do not see Equal Exchange on your avocado (or banana!), ask your local co-op or natural food store produce manager to carry them! Read all about small farmer avocado obstacles here!
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 26, 2013
Part IV of the "Avocado Obstacle Course" series.
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 25, 2013
Part III of the "Avocado Obstacle Course" series.
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 24, 2013
Part II of the "Avocado Obstacle Course" series.
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Small Farmers Big ChangeSeptember 23, 2013
Part I of the "Avocado Obstacle Course" series.
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Dary GoodrichAugust 21, 2013Since our founding in 1986, Equal Exchange has worked with small-scale farmers, because we believe small farmer co-operatives are the heart and soul of Fair Trade. Though Equal Exchange began as a coffee company, our commitment to small farmers has remained foundational, even as our company and product lines have grown. For over a decade, we've partnered with farmer co-ops in Latin America to bring you high quality, fairly traded chocolates. -
Small Farmers Big ChangeAugust 12, 2013
The first Fair Trade farmer-owned certification system, referred to as the Small Producer Symbol (SPP, for its Spanish acronym) will arrive this fall on Equal Exchange coffees in food co-ops and natural food stores across the country. Ten years in the making, the SPP certification system represents the small farmers’ persistent attempt to ensure a more just trade system for their fellow farmers everywhere. The colorful SPP logo will initially appear on Equal Exchange coffee bags and bulk coffee bins, and will soon become more prominent throughout stores.
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