Fairtrade America
Fairtrade America works to rebalance trade, making it a system rooted in partnership and mutual respect rather than exploitation. It's about businesses, shoppers, farmers and workers all partnering so we can all experience the benefits of trade. Fairtrade America is the U.S. branch of Fairtrade International, the original and global leader in fair trade certification with more than 30 years of experience working for fair trading practices in more than 30 countries across the globe. A non-profit 501(c)3 organization, Fairtrade America is part of the world's largest and most recognized fair trade system—part of a global movement for change. Learn more at fairtradeamerica.org, and by connecting with Fairtrade America on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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06-03-21
Fairtrade Trains Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change
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01-28-21
Fairtrade Commits to a Better Future for Thousands of Banana Farmers
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09-24-20
Amazon’s New ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ Program Helps Fairtrade Consumers to Choose the World They Want
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08-26-20
Fairtrade America Fosters Women’s Equality in African and Asian Farming Communities
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07-23-20
Fairtrade America Names Peg Willingham As New Executive Director
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06-15-20
Fairtrade International System Announces New Funding to Help Producers Mitigate the Effects of COVID-19
Fairtrade International and including its U.S. chapter, Fairtrade America, champion the rapid growth of two new funds to aid farmers and workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing immediate support as well as relief for the anticipated long-term effects. As an organization seeking to ...
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03-16-20
Fairtrade Prices Boost Cocoa Farmers’ Income by $15 Million in Q4 2019
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. Fairtrade International is the origi...
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01-22-20
Fairtrade International and U.S. Chapter Fairtrade America Named Top Certification in Its Category
Fairtrade International, the original and global leader in fair trade certification, was recognized as the gold standard for fairtrade certification by a recent analysis of fair trade labels conducted by Fair World Project, an independen...
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11-12-19
Fairtrade America Partners With Five Certified Brands to Encourage Consumers to Shop and Entertain Ethically This Holiday Season
Fairtrade America is the U.S. member organization of Fairtrade International, an independent, third party certification that betters the lives of farmers and workers in developing countries. Today, the U.S. organizati...