A mural in Philadelphia depicts Maria Cobos, a Fairtrade-certified banana farmer from Ecuador. Her bananas are distributed by Equal Exchange. Food prices increased 2.3% in 2024, and the USDA estimates ...

Bananas are one of the most affordable and widely consumed fruits in the world. For most of us, they're an accessible staple ...

Paul Rice, founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA, gives a keynote presentation on “The Rise of the Conscious Consumer” Jan. 31 at the 2023 Global Organic Produce Expo, held in Hollywood, Fla. Fair Trade ...

If you're interested in opening a socially conscious business, a fair trade business may be for you. As a fair trade retailer, you will work directly with wholesalers to purchase inventory made by ...

Over the past 15 years, Fair Trade Labeling Organizations International (FLO) and Fair Trade labels have played an important role in driving consumer awareness and demand for socially and ...

Walking down the aisles of your local grocery store, you've likely noticed products labeled "fair trade" alongside other product options. These certified items, from coffee and chocolate to bananas ...

The regulation of commercial activity across countries is the focus of free trade and fair trade policies, but both address the topic from different perspectives. Free trade focuses on the reduction ...

We've pulled together some resources for anyone interested in learning more about global trade, where to purchase Fair Trade products, or how to start your own grassroots campaign. Get involved by ...