Fair Trade barramundi

The barramundi or Asian sea bass is from South East Asia. The origin of the word barramundi is from an Aboriginal language of Australia. It means “large-scaled river fish.” Barramundi producer Australis Aquaculture is the world’s first Fair Trade Certified barramundi producer. They are committing 100 percent of their barramundi sales to community development initiatives in Vietnam. One of the most impactful decisions we can make for our oceans as well as the fishers who rely on them and their local communities is to purchase Fair Trade seafood and incorporate it into your cooking. 

Fair Trade Day

This World Fair Trade Day, we thank the farmers and workers who are the guardians of our planet’s biodiversity and work very hard towards global health and food security. As we celebrate Fair Trade, we are very grateful to all those who support the movement and the one who started it all.

Fair Trade Beans

Last evening, we enjoyed a meal with Fair Trade Certified green beans from Guatemala. They were delicious. The beans are now available at Whole Foods Market in San Jose. 

St John Vianney Catholic Church Fair Trade Sale

This weekend February 8th and 9th is Fair Trade weekend at St John Vianney Catholic Church in San Jose. Faith in Action will be selling Equal Exchange Fair Trade coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate after all the masses. Please help many of the poorest working families in the world. Enjoy a Cup of Justice and a Cup of Charity! A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

Fair Trade Ornaments

I found these cute Fair Trade ornaments at my local Sprouts grocery story. These cute ornaments were completely handmade in Nepal by dZi, a Fair Trade artisan group using natural woolen fibers and earth-friendly dyes. A purchase of one of these ornaments supports artisans, their families and communities, and provide employment in a safe and healthy work environment.

Successful Ethical Trade Sale at Church of the Transfiguration

Another Successful Ethical Trade Sale at the Church of the Transfiguration in San Jose. The crowds were overflowing in the Children's Liturgy room where the sale was held. The farmers and artisans thank you for being in solidarity with them. Special thanks to Gloria, Yolanda and Jim! You're rock stars!

Ethical Trade Sale at the Church of the Transfiguration

Here is Your Opportunity to Change Lives!
The Church of the Transfiguration is conducting a Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale this weekend, November 16th and 17th after the 5pm, 9am and 10:30am masses. Ethically crafted items that change lives are being offered such as global home décor, Peruvian Christmas items, Holy Land Handicrafts, and various food products. Each item was made by marginalized artisans and farmers living in over 30 countries. By purchasing these ethically made products you bring dignity to their workplace, provide opportunities for their children to attend school and make their communities stronger.

Successful Fair Trade sale at St Simons

Congratulations on another successful Fair Trade sale at St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos this past weekend. Many thanks to Ana for putting on this event. Thanks also to the people from church and school who helped with the ethically traded items which included ethically traded home decor, Christmas ornaments, coffee, and chocolate. The farmers and artisans thank you.

Ethical Trade Sale at St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos

October is Fair Trade Month! Celebrate Fair Trade month by participating in an opportunity to change lives! St Simon's Catholic Church in Los Altos is conducting a Catholic Relief Services Ethical Trade Sale this coming weekend on October 26-27. It is your opportunity to choose beautiful gifts that make a positive impact on the small farmers and artisans around the world. By purchasing these ethically made products you bring dignity to their workplace, provides an opportunity to strengthen farmer and artisan cooperatives, access to markets and make their communities stronger. "Everyone can be an artisan for peace." -Pope Francis

Successful Fair Trade Sale at St John Vianney Catholic Church

Congratulations on another successful Fair Trade sale at St John Vianney Catholic Church in San Jose! Many thanks to Brendan and Darby and the Faith in Action team for hosting this event. The coffee and cocoa farmers of the world thank you.

Fair Trade Sale at St John Vianney Catholic Church

This weekend is Fair Trade weekend at St John Vianney Catholic Church in San Jose. Before and after all masses, Fair Trade coffee including the new Equal Exchange Mama Tierra will be sold. Tea, chocolate and cocoa will also be available as well. A good time is guaranteed for all.

Fair Trade Baked Beans

October is Fair Trade month! Celebrate the diversity of Fair Trade products. For example, Geo Organic's Fair Trade baked beans. The beans come from farmers who belong to the Jurihe/Zhaluteqi Nature Village Farmer Association. It is based in one of China’s poorest rural regions of Tong Liao City in Inner Mongolia.With the fair trade social premium, the farmers of he Fairtrade-certified co-operative voted to purchase a much needed well for their community.

Getting their Fair Share

Ben & Jerry's sources their cocoa from Fairtrade certified co-ops in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. With the $1.5 million in premiums, cocoa growers have installed solar panels, built a new medical clinic, and invested in rural schools and scholarships for children. Another great reason to partake in ice cream. Learn more: http://fairtr.de/jce

   

Fair Trade Yogurt

Imagine Fair Trade Yogurt. Chobani is working with Fair Trade USA to explore developing the first-ever standard and certification program for the dairy industry. Working with Milk Matters™ will strengthen Chobani's commitment to increase greater transparency across dairy farms. This partnership will increase worker well-being, environmental stewardship, animal care, local sourcing and investing in dairy communities both large and small.

A Tortilleria for Fair Trade farmers

No one knows a community better than its residents. That’s why, under Fair Trade, farmers, workers, and fishermen vote democratically to determine how to invest their Community Development Funds to meet their unique needs. The vegetable farmers of Wholesum Harvest in Sonora, Mexico created a
tortilleria: a tortilla shop that provides at-cost tortillas to anyone in the community.This investment
transforms lives. For their tortillas recipe visit: fairtrd.us/tortilleria.

Coffee Coffee Cups

How a company in Berlin is turning coffee grounds into recycled reusable cups. Kaffeeform, a Berlin-based start-up, has been creating coffee cups from recycled coffee grounds. The company picks up used coffee grounds from cafés all across Berlin to create these eco-friendly mugs. https://www.kaffeeform.com/en/

Fair Trade Artichokes from Peru

Continue to celebrate National Eat Your Vegetables Day with one of my favorites, Artichokes. Did you know that you can support a fair deal for farmers in the veggie aisle too? Look for the Fair Trade seal on Edward and Sons canned artichoke hearts. These artichokes are grown in Peru, where rich, fertile soil and glorious sunshine produce some of the world's most delicious artichokes.

World Day Against Child Labor

Today is World Day Against Child Labor! Sadly, 152 million children around the world are still in child labor. Agriculture accounts for 7 out of every 10 children who are working. Buy Fair Trade products to fight against child labor.

Words to live by!

Sunday with Fair Trade Campbell

Family and Friends enjoy a beautiful Easter Sunday with Fair Trade Campbell at the Campbell Farmer's Market. The Equal Exchange chocolate was enjoyed by all! Many thanks to Redemption for your support.