The Power of Your Cup on National Coffee Day

Mon, 09/25/2017 - 14:00

For National Coffee Day on September 29th, choose Just One Cup of Fair Trade Certified coffee to support farmers and farmworkers around the world, most of whom are currently facing extreme challenges that are affecting their livelihoods and threatening their very existence.

Texas A&M Fair Trade University Designation Press Release

Thu, 09/14/2017 - 11:00

Texas A&M is the 46th and largest university in the nation, and only the second in Texas, to earn official designation as a Fair Trade University from Fair Trade Campaigns, a national initiative that engages students in issues of global poverty.

For Campbell’s, Brand Value Means Customer Engagement

Fri, 09/15/2017 - 09:05

For several years, corporate social responsibility (CSR) advocates have suggested that companies will lag on solving their environmental and social challenges, putting them at risk – unless CSR is integrated into the company instead of cast aside in a silo. To that end, Campbell Soup Company is one firm that stands out for making CSR critical to both its overall strategy and brand value.

Lunchbox Inspiration for Adding Fair Trade to Your Back to School Routine

Wed, 08/23/2017 - 10:00

Check out these fun and inspiring lunchbox creations, featuring Fair Trade Certified products, from some of our friends!

Hiball Energy’s Mission Possible

Fri, 07/28/2017 - 09:15

Weatherford Trade Compliance Highly Commended

Wed, 07/26/2017 - 09:00

Weatherford’s Trade Compliance team has been honored by the 2017 World Export Controls Review (ECR) Awards as a Highly Commended Export Controls Team. The Awards recognize compliance excellence and the achievements of export controls and sanctions professionals.

Bringing Decision Science to Sustainability

Thu, 07/27/2017 - 10:15

Domtar’s pulp mills are, in essence, biorefineries designed to separate and extract the natural chemical building blocks of wood. Cellulose is used to make paper, but the other biochemicals from wood are also valuable as feedstocks for products ranging from fuels to flavors and fragrances.

Mars Launches Farmer Income Lab to Tackle Issue of Smallholder Farmer Income

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 09:30

Mars has today launched The Farmer Income Lab, a collaborative ‘think-do tank’ aimed at helping to increase farmers’ incomes. The Farmer Income Lab will invest in research and shape dialogue to produce practical insights which will be turned into action. The Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming, as well as Mars’ programs in cocoa, mint and rice, will provide a way of testing the insights and implementing the new models for dramatically improving farmer incomes.

Beat the Heat with Fair Trade: Our Top Seven Fair Trade Certified Drinks for Summer

Mon, 06/12/2017 - 16:00

With May in the rearview mirror and weekend after weekend of barbeques, picnics and pool parties on the horizon, it’s time to heat up your summer beverage game. Here are seven of our favorite recipes, all made with Fair Trade Certified™ ingredients, to keep you cool and hydrated for whatever the sunny season throws your way.

Congressman Helps Sleeping Bag Factory ‘Exxel’ at Creating U.S. Jobs

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:00

The chief executive officer of Exxel Outdoors swam against the tide of manufacturers moving their businesses overseas – a calculated risk that has led to continued success over the last 17 years at a sleeping bag factory in rural Alabama. Helping smooth the way was Congressman Robert Aderholt of Alabama’s 4th District. The longtime U.S. representative co-sponsored and supported legislation that has helped companies like Exxel better compete in the global market, resulting in expanded production and more jobs in the States. Recently, we caught up with Aderholt after he toured the Exxel factory and asked him about the importance of American made.