Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 17th August, 2011 | 3 Comments
This week in Fair Trade news you can use, Hershey is the focus of attention for labor rights activists (again), a new report about the impacts of Fair Trade is released, plus a whole lot more.
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Posted by Admin in Fair Trade News & Views, Global Exchange Store Updates, Guest Posts on 15th August, 2011 | No Comments
The Global Exchange Fair Trade Store in San Francisco hosted a Fair Trade Talk with Gilbert Ramirez from CoopeAgri in Costa Rica and Courtney Lang from Fair Trade USA. Gilbert’s town Pérez Zeledón is the very first Fair Trade Town in Latin America. Hear how it went, and read perspectives from a Fair Trade coffee producer.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 2nd August, 2011 | 2 Comments
Lots of Fair Trade related events to know about in our Fair Trade Roundup; a Fair Trade symposium happening in the UK, a webinar this week, and more.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups on 13th July, 2011 | 1 Comment
Last week Change.org called on fans of restaurant chain Cosi to tell the company that “life should be delicious” for cocoa farmers who currently live in poverty. So they did. And then guess what Cosi did. Find out what and more in our Fair Trade Roundup.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Featured, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 13th June, 2011 | 2 Comments
World Day Against Child Labor was on Sunday, June 12th. Four days prior, the ‘Raise the Bar Hershey’ rally took place in front of the Hershey store in Times Square. School children and social justice activists, along with Kerry Kennedy, President of the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, and Lee Cutler, »
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Featured, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 25th May, 2011 | 2 Comments
Models are hot, but Fair Trade models are even hotter! Next week some Fair Trade models will be stepping out during an annual Human Rights Awards Gala. Ben & Jerry are emceeing, and guests will be served Fair Trade Certified ice cream. Find out about this and other news in our Fair Trade Roundup.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups on 17th May, 2011 | 2 Comments
World Fair Trade Day has come and gone. See how many events took place around the US and Canada, plus add your own event if you held an event to honor the occasion. Also read about Ben & Jerry, hosts of our upcoming Human Rights Awards gals, and more in our Fair Trade Roundup.
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views, Fair Trade Roundups, Global Exchange Fair Trade Campaign on 22nd March, 2011 | No Comments
Lots of exciting happenings lately in the Fair Trade movement. Find out about the $1,000 brand jam prize, how Chicago high schoolers are kicking it with Fair Trade, what the Wall Street Journal had to say about vodka and much more. It’s Fair Trade Roundup time!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views on 14th December, 2010 | No Comments
The final segment in a four-part series about Fair Trade certifications, a producer and brandholders will compare “Fair for Life” and “Fair Trade Certified.” It’s happening Thursday, so sign up today to secure your spot for just $5!
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Posted by Tex Dworkin in Fair Trade News & Views on 29th November, 2010 | No Comments
The third webinar in a four-part series about Fair Trade certifications is happening soon. It will compare “Fair Trade Certified” and “Fair for Life” certifications and cover label use, system governance and benefits to producers.
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