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Fair Trade USA Press Releases

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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Recognition of the Fair Trade Certified™ Seal Hits an All-Time High
Fair Trade USA, the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in North America, and the Natural Marketing Institute (NMI), an international consulting and research firm specializing in health and sustainability, today release new data indicating that sixty-seven percent of consumers now recognize the Fair Trade Certified™ seal, an eight-percent increase over 2015.
Corporate Responsibility
The Fair Trade Frosting on the Cake: Wholesome! Announces World's First Fair Trade Organic Frostings
Wholesome!, the nation’s leading Fair Trade, Organic sweetener brand, is stretching its Fair Trade impact even further this year with the launch of the first ever Fair Trade Organic Frostings.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Efficiency Meets Sustainability: First-ever Fair Trade USA Certified Organic Palm Oil Now Available
“Consumers and our retail customers want to know that palm farmers are treated fairly, and working with Fair Trade USA and Daabon allows us to meet our consumers’ needs,” said Jessica Sobel, senior director of sustainability at Hain Celestial Group, Inc. “The Fair Trade certification of Spectrum® Organic All Vegetable Shortening reflects a shared commitment to empower farmers and protect the environment.”
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
PACT | ORGANIC Launches First Fair Trade Certified™ Line of Organic Cotton Clothing at Target
Boulder, CO, June 14, 2016 -- PACT | ORGANIC, makers of premium organic and Fair Trade Certified™ basics, announced its launch in 460 participating Target locations across the United States. Available now at Target and Target.com, PACT | ORGANIC men’s undershirts and boxer briefs will be the first of their kind to bear the Fair Trade Certified™ label.

PACT | ORGANIC is one of the fastest-growing organic cotton basics brands in the U.S. Led by Brendan Synnott, the founder of iconic natural food brands Bear Naked Granola and EVOL Frozen Foods, PACT | ORGANIC is all about super soft clothes and putting people first.
Corporate Responsibility
Matano - A New Sports Brand with Fair Trade Certified™ Apparel - Launching on Kickstarter Today!
Matano has officially launched its first line of Fair Trade Certified™ sports apparel today on Kickstarter. Matano is a new sports brand with a mission to provide ethically made sports gear for the “Everyday Athlete”.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Fifty-Nine Percent of Americans Now Aware of Fair Trade Certified™ Products
New research from Fair Trade USA and NMI reveals jump in consumer awareness of Fair Trade Certified label to fifty-nine percent.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
West Elm Partners with Fair Trade USA to Improve the Lives of 40,000 Factory Workers Globally
West Elm and Fair Trade USA are raising the bar for the manufacturing industry.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Americans Seek Fair Trade Certified™ Produce; Imports Jump 26%
In light of recent farm worker issues in Mexico, imports of Fair Trade Certified produce jump 26%.
Corporate Responsibility
Mountain Khakis Partners with Fair Trade USA on Responsible Manufacturing Program
AI & Technology
Heifer International CEO Pierre Ferrari Joins Fair Trade USA’s Board of Directors

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