Fair Trade Certified Valentine's Day Gift Guide

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Share the Love on Valentine's Day with these gifts that give back.
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Every Gift Matters

Looking to give a meaningful gift this Valentine’s Day?  One that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face and benefit farming communities around the world at the same time?  Support workers' rights, protect the environment and share the love by choosing Fair Trade with these can’t-fail Valentine’s Day gift ideas.

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A Life That's Far From the Daily Grind: Paul Rice, Head of Fair Trade USA

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Tue, 01/17/2012
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A Life That's Far From the Daily Grind: Paul Rice, Head of Fair Trade USA
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Coffee

OAKLAND -- After years of living in the mountains of northern Nicaragua as an agricultural aid worker trying to make life better for the country's poor farmers, Paul Rice woke up and smelled the coffee -- fair-trade coffee that is.

The Fair Trade Certified Logo Gets a Makeover

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Fair Trade USA Unveils Redesigned Certification Label
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Well hello.

I’m the newly-redesigned Fair Trade Certified label. Check me out with my more modern rounded edges and shades of green. I think my new look will make it even easier for you to spot Fair Trade Certified products in your favorite grocery stores, restaurants and cafes. 

Sweet Fair Trade Treats at Sam's Club

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Sam's Club Bakery Embraces Fair Trade
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We often get asked where to buy Fair Trade products. Well, you’ll certainly find the most Fair Trade products while shopping at a natural food store like your local coop or Whole Foods Market. They’ll have literally hundreds of Fair Trade products for you to buy.

But what about a more ‘conventional’ supermarket?

Fair Trade Crucial Ingredient in Numi Organic Teas

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Fri, 12/30/2011
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San Francisco Chronicle: Fair Trade Crucial Ingredient in Numi Organic Teas
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Tea

A little more than a decade ago, two Iraqi American siblings were vacationing at the Grand Canyon when they decided to create a tea company that prized art and social justice.

Today, Numi Organic Tea in Oakland is the leading brand importer of fair-trade certified teas in the United States.

For co-founder Ahmed Rahim, the desire to build a people-focused company came out of his experience as a child growing up in Cleveland, the son of Iraqi immigrants.

Holiday Greetings and Gratitude from Fair Trade USA

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Letter from President & CEO Paul Rice
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Dear Friends,

As I reflect on the past year, I am reminded of the many accomplishments and new lessons that we have achieved together in this amazing Fair Trade movement.

A Fair Trade Education

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Penncrest High School in Media, Pennsylvania declared first Public Fair Trade High School in the country
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Fair Trade Recipe: Moment Of Zen Dessert Coffee

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Take a coffee break with this delicious recipe from Wholesome Sweeteners
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Envision yourself, curled up around the fire, cozy and warm with a hot, chocolatey mug of coffee in hand. Make this vision a reality with this scrumptious recipe from Wholesome Sweeteners. Made with Fair Trade Certified coffee, cocoa and sugar,  this recipe will keep you going while helping to support farm workers and their families around the world.

Sustainable Foods Summit - January 17-18, 2012

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Mention Fair Trade to save 15% on registration
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Multi-Ingredient Foods

Fair Trade Recipe: Soft-Baked Blackstrap Molasses Cookies

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Gina De Roma, author of ‘The Philosopher's Spoon’, shares a Fair Trade holiday treat
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Holiday cookies are a sweet tradition to share during the winter months and you can snack on these Fair Trade treats knowing that they are made with high-quality Fair Trade ingredients.

Gina De Roma, artist, writer and author of the cookbook the ‘Philosopher’s Spoon: Food and the Transformative Power of Gratitude’ shares one of her favorite holiday recipes featuring Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Blackstrap Molasses.

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