5 Fair Trade Picks for Fair Trade Month
Fair Trade products have risen in availability in the last several years, but what does Fair Trade actually mean? According to Fair Trade Certified - the organization that most widely stamps products as Fair Trade - It’s an award-winning, rigorous, and globally recognized sustainable sourcing certification program that improves livelihoods, protects the environment, and builds resilient, transparent supply chains. They explain that each product that receives the Fair Trade Certified stamp meets the standards of:
● Safe working conditions
● Environmental protection
● Sustainable livelihoods
● Community Development funds
At the co-op, we have a large selection of Fair Trade Certified products and goods, so you can be sure that the products you use and eat today are part of building a better tomorrow. In honor of Fair Trade Month, we’re highlighting 5 great Fair Trade products to add to your cart on your next shopping trip.
Start your morning with a pour over with purpose! Peace Coffee is Organic, Fair Trade, and a B-corporation committed to supporting small scale farmer cooperatives and earth friendly practices. If you’re lucky enough to live in the Twin Cities, you might be in an area where you can receive your brew by bike. Two full-time and one part-time riders deliver an average of 1800-2500+ pounds a week.
Equal Exchange Cocoa Powder & Chocolate Chips
Equal Exchange went the extra mile starting in 1986, working directly with farmers, producers, and farmer cooperatives around the world to source their cocoa and other foods. The co-op carries a wide range of Equal Exchange products, from cocoa powder and baking chocolate, chocolate bars, to teas, coffees, dried fruits, and nuts.
Fair Trade, Gluten Free, and GMO Free and sweetened without refined sugars - Lily’s is the adult version of indulgence. Need an unsweetened version? Lily’s has a selection of delicious treats for you, too!
Organic and Fair Trade, Ocho Minis are perfect for Trick-or-Treaters! Individually wrapped pieces means that the treats this Halloween are all treat, and no trick!
Organic, Fair Trade, and using compostable, plant-based tea wrappers, Numi Teas is a producer on a mission to maximize their sustainability and community-focus while offering highest quality teas. The co-op carries several varieties of black, green, and herbal Numi Teas to keep you warm as the weather cools down.
Organic, Fair Trade, and with their mission of equally supporting people on every step of the production chain, Wholesome Sugars focuses on the health of people and the planet. At the co-op, we carry a full range of Wholesome products: raw cane sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, sugar substitutes, molasses, syrups, and more.