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80. <p>You may not know it based on first glance, but chocolate products go through a lengthy process to earn the Fair Trade Certified™ label. Producers and businesses we work with adhere to strict labor, environmental, and ethics standards that prohibit slavery and child labor and ensure cocoa growers receive a steady income, regardless of volatile market prices. It&#8217;s not an easy process. You can thank them for their commitment, and incentivize even more sustainably-made chocolate, by enjoying fair trade chocolate in its many forms, from chocolate bars, powders, and baking chips to ingredients in energy bars and snacks.</p>
81. <p>Satisfy your conscious craving and support the farmers who sweeten our lives by choosing one of these ethically sourced chocolate options. Whether you shop online or look for these brands in-store, be sure to look for the Fair Trade Certified label. Your purchase makes a difference!</p>
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84. <li>35 million pounds of Fair Trade Certified cocoa are imported from around the world annually, predominantly from the Ivory Coast, Peru, Dominican Republic, and Ecuador.</li>
85. <li>Through your purchase of Fair Trade Certified chocolate, millions of dollars have been invested back into cocoa producer communities, resulting in life-transforming projects, such as building <a href="/news/rebuilding-education-cote-divoire">schools in the Ivory Coast</a> and <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-and-education-in-ivory-coast/">improving access to education</a>. Did you know the rate of child labor in cocoa growing communities is significantly lower when the quality of education is higher?</li>
86. <li>According to our reports, cocoa farmers earned more than $3.2 million in Community Development Funds within the span of one year.</li>
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304. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-85-cacao-dark-chocolate-bar/0004126037851" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COM_SimpleTruth_Chocolate_V03_180105.jpg" alt="kroger-simple-truth-organic-chocolate-bar" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COM_SimpleTruth_Chocolate_V03_180105.jpg 1080w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COM_SimpleTruth_Chocolate_V03_180105-980x980.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/COM_SimpleTruth_Chocolate_V03_180105-480x480.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-4675" /></span></a></div>
305. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
306. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-85-cacao-dark-chocolate-bar/0004126037851" target="_blank">Simple Truth Organic (Kroger)</a></h4>
307. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Chocolate Bars</p></div>
308. </div>
309. </div>
310. </div>
311. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_13  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
316. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_11 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
321. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
322. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/detail/bake_bittersweet-chocolate-wafers" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Guittard-Baking-Wafers_Bittersweet.png" alt="Guittard Baking Wafers_Bittersweet" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Guittard-Baking-Wafers_Bittersweet.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Guittard-Baking-Wafers_Bittersweet-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6797" /></span></a></div>
323. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
324. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/detail/bake_bittersweet-chocolate-wafers" target="_blank">Guittard Chocolate Company</a></h4>
325. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Bittersweet Chocolate Wafers &#8211; 74% Cacao</p></div>
326. </div>
327. </div>
328. </div>
329. </div>
334. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_6">
335. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_14  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
340. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
345. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Seasonal Chocolates</h3></div>
346. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
351. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Your candy-filled celebrations just got better! Whether you&#8217;re looking for ethical Halloween candy to share with others, or you just want something festive to sweeten your day, check out these fall-themed fair trade options.</p></div>
352. </div>
353. </div>
358. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_7">
359. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_15  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
364. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_12 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
369. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
370. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sam-s-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkin-Truffles-5-3-oz-12-Count/937563148" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sams-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkins.png" alt="A bag of Belgian Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles from Sam&#039;s Choice, available at Walmart" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sams-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkins.png 350w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sams-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkins-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sams-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkins-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10497" /></span></a></div>
371. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
372. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sam-s-Choice-Belgian-Chocolate-Pumpkin-Truffles-5-3-oz-12-Count/937563148" target="_blank">Sam's Choice (Walmart)</a></h4>
373. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Belgian Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles</p></div>
374. </div>
375. </div>
376. </div>
377. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_16  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
382. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_13 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
387. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
388. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://unrealsnacks.com/products/dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-cups-halloween-2-boxes" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UNREAL-Dark-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Cups.png" alt="A box of UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Cups, Halloween themed" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UNREAL-Dark-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Cups.png 350w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UNREAL-Dark-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Cups-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/UNREAL-Dark-Chocolate-Peanut-Butter-Cups-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10498" /></span></a></div>
389. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
390. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://unrealsnacks.com/products/dark-chocolate-peanut-butter-cups-halloween-2-boxes" target="_blank">UNREAL</a></h4>
391. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups</p></div>
392. </div>
393. </div>
394. </div>
395. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_17  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
400. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_14 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
405. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
406. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.ochocandy.com/products/9-7oz-minis-pouches-halloween" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCHO-Organic-Halloween-Variety-Minis.png" alt="OCHO Organic Halloween Variety Minis" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCHO-Organic-Halloween-Variety-Minis.png 350w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCHO-Organic-Halloween-Variety-Minis-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OCHO-Organic-Halloween-Variety-Minis-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10502" /></span></a></div>
407. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
408. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.ochocandy.com/products/9-7oz-minis-pouches-halloween" target="_blank">OCHO</a></h4>
409. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Halloween Variety Minis</p></div>
410. </div>
411. </div>
412. </div>
413. </div>
418. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_8">
419. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_18  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
424. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_15 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
429. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
430. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/salted-caramel-pumpkins/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lake-Champlain-Vegan-Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramels.png" alt="Lake Champlain - Vegan Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels in a fall themed box with leaves and pumpkins" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lake-Champlain-Vegan-Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramels.png 350w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lake-Champlain-Vegan-Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramels-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lake-Champlain-Vegan-Dark-Chocolate-Salted-Caramels-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10501" /></span></a></div>
431. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
432. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/salted-caramel-pumpkins/" target="_blank">Lake Champlain</a></h4>
433. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Vegan Dark Chocolate Salted Caramels</p></div>
434. </div>
435. </div>
436. </div>
437. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_19  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
442. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_16 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
447. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
448. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/crispy-halloween-squares/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lake-Champlain-Crispy-Chocolate.png" alt="Lake Champlain Crispy Chocolate" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lake-Champlain-Crispy-Chocolate.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Lake-Champlain-Crispy-Chocolate-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6787" /></span></a></div>
449. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
450. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.lakechamplainchocolates.com/crispy-halloween-squares/" target="_blank">Lake Champlain</a></h4>
451. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Crispy Halloween Milk Chocolate Squares</p></div>
452. </div>
453. </div>
454. </div>
455. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_20  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
460. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_17 et_clickable  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
465. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
466. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://chuaochocolatier.com/products/pumpkin-spice-smores" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="350" height="350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chuao-Pumpkin-Spice-Smores-Chocolate-Bar.png" alt="Chuao Pumpkin Spice S&#039;mores Chocolate Bar" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chuao-Pumpkin-Spice-Smores-Chocolate-Bar.png 350w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chuao-Pumpkin-Spice-Smores-Chocolate-Bar-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Chuao-Pumpkin-Spice-Smores-Chocolate-Bar-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10499" /></span></a></div>
467. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
468. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://chuaochocolatier.com/products/pumpkin-spice-smores" target="_blank">Chauo</a></h4>
469. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Pumpkin Spice S&#8217;mores Chocolate Bar</p></div>
470. </div>
471. </div>
472. </div>
473. </div>
478. </div>
481. </div>
482. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-chocolate/">Where to Find Fair Trade Chocolate</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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489. <title>Fair Trade Month Coffee Guide</title>
490. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-month-coffee-guide/</link>
492. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mpeterson@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
493. <pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
494. <category><![CDATA[Where to Find Fair Trade]]></category>
495. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.fairtradecertified.org/?p=6527</guid>
496.  
497. <description><![CDATA[<p>Celebrate International Coffee Day and Fair Trade Month by supporting the livelihoods of coffee farmers! Get started by checking out these Fair Trade Certified coffees.</p>
498. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-month-coffee-guide/">Fair Trade Month Coffee Guide</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
499. ]]></description>
500. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_1 et_section_regular" >
507. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_9">
508. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_21  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
513. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
518. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Celebrate International Coffee Day and Fair Trade Month by supporting the livelihoods of coffee farmers.</h3></div>
519. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
524. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>If you love coffee, you’re in good company. 66% of Americans are <a href="https://www.ncausa.org/Newsroom/Coffee-consumption-hits-two-decade-high-2022-NCDT">reported</a> to drink coffee each day, more than any other beverage including tap water. We’ve found a myriad of ways to prepare, consume, and incorporate this delicious plant into our daily rituals and routines, but it&#8217;s easy to forget that there are farmers whose livelihoods depend on this crop.</p>
525. <p>International Coffee Day and all of Fair Trade Month (October), is a perfect opportunity to think about the workers who make your favorite drink possible and to reflect on your consumer purchasing power. Did you know that you can make your dollars do more, simply by choosing Fair Trade Certified™ coffees?</p>
526. <p>We’re committed to ensuring farmers and workers get a <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-pay-towards-a-living-income/">fair price for their goods and a fair wage for their labor</a>, and we guarantee a minimum price for coffee beans to help protect them from market changes. On top of that, for every purchase of Fair Trade Certified coffee, additional money is returned to the producers in the form of self-directed <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/community-development-funds/">Community Development Funds</a> that support projects to meet their greatest needs.</p>
527. <p>Since 1998, <strong>Fair Trade Certified has</strong><b> delivered more than $1 billion in cumulative financial benefits to farmers, workers, and fishers across the globe! </b></p>
528. <p>Now, we are #BuildingOnABilliong dollars of impact to scale that impact further. Will you join us? Get started by checking out this guide to help you find just a few of the many fair trade coffees.</p>
529. <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
530. </div>
531. </div>
536. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_10">
537. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_22  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
542. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_18  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
547. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
548. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/collections/dark-roast" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dark-Roast-Coffee-Death-Wish-Coffee.png" alt="Dark Roast Coffee - Death Wish Coffee" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dark-Roast-Coffee-Death-Wish-Coffee.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dark-Roast-Coffee-Death-Wish-Coffee-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Dark-Roast-Coffee-Death-Wish-Coffee-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10281" /></span></a></div>
549. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
550. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.deathwishcoffee.com/collections/dark-roast" target="_blank">Death Wish Coffee</a></h4>
551. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Dark Roast</p></div>
552. </div>
553. </div>
554. </div>
555. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_23  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
560. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_19  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
565. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
566. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonFresh-Organic-Trade-Coffee-Medium/dp/B072KGY2Y1/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amazon-Fresh-Medium-Roast.png" alt="AmazonFresh - Medium Roast" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amazon-Fresh-Medium-Roast.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Amazon-Fresh-Medium-Roast-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10286" /></span></a></div>
567. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
568. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/AmazonFresh-Organic-Trade-Coffee-Medium/dp/B072KGY2Y1/ref=sr_1_1_ffob_sspa" target="_blank">AmazonFresh</a></h4>
569. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Fair Trade Peru Medium Roast</p></div>
570. </div>
571. </div>
572. </div>
573. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_24  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
578. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_20  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
583. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
584. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Green-Mountain-Coffee-Colombia-Select-Fair-Trade-Certified-K-Cup-Pods-Medium-Roast-24-Count-for-Keurig-Brewers/55511370" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Keurig-K-Cups-Green-Mountain-Coffee-Medium-Roast.png" alt="A box of Keurig K Cups - Green Mountain Coffee Medium Roast" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Keurig-K-Cups-Green-Mountain-Coffee-Medium-Roast.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Keurig-K-Cups-Green-Mountain-Coffee-Medium-Roast-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10288" /></span></a></div>
585. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
586. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Green-Mountain-Coffee-Colombia-Select-Fair-Trade-Certified-K-Cup-Pods-Medium-Roast-24-Count-for-Keurig-Brewers/55511370" target="_blank">Green Mountain Coffee Roasters</a></h4>
587. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Medium Roast &#8211; Keurig K Cups</p></div>
588. </div>
589. </div>
590. </div>
591. </div>
596. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_11">
597. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_25  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
602. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_21  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
607. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
608. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://kauaicoffee.com/collections/100-kauai-coffees-flavored-ground/products/chocolate-macadamia-nut-100-hawaiian-ground-10-oz-or-24-oz" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kauai-Coffee-Chocolate-Macadamia-Nut.png" alt="Package of Kauai Coffee, Chocolate Macadamia Nut flavor" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kauai-Coffee-Chocolate-Macadamia-Nut.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kauai-Coffee-Chocolate-Macadamia-Nut-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10287" /></span></a></div>
609. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
610. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://kauaicoffee.com/collections/100-kauai-coffees-flavored-ground/products/chocolate-macadamia-nut-100-hawaiian-ground-10-oz-or-24-oz" target="_blank">Kauai Coffee</a></h4>
611. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Chocolate Macadamia Nut</p></div>
612. </div>
613. </div>
614. </div>
615. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_26  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
620. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_22  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
625. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
626. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/private-selection-fair-trade-caramel-truffle-medium-roast-ground-coffee/0001111009747?fulfillment=SHIP" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Private-Selection_Caramel-Truffle_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Kroger Private Selection_Caramel Truffle_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Private-Selection_Caramel-Truffle_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Private-Selection_Caramel-Truffle_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6551" /></span></a></div>
627. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
628. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/private-selection-fair-trade-caramel-truffle-medium-roast-ground-coffee/0001111009747?fulfillment=SHIP" target="_blank">Kroger's Private Selection</a></h4>
629. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Caramel Truffle Medium Roast</p></div>
630. </div>
631. </div>
632. </div>
633. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_27  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
638. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_23  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
643. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
644. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Organic-Trade-Ground-Coffee/dp/B08B1C58W6" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Trader-Joes-Wake-Up-Coffee.png" alt="A bag of Trader Joe&#039;s Wake Up Blend Coffee" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Trader-Joes-Wake-Up-Coffee.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Trader-Joes-Wake-Up-Coffee-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10289" /></span></a></div>
645. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
646. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trader-Organic-Trade-Ground-Coffee/dp/B08B1C58W6" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a></h4>
647. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Wake Up Blend</p></div>
648. </div>
649. </div>
650. </div>
651. </div>
656. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_12">
657. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_28  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
662. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_24  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
667. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
668. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://alpinestartfoods.com/products/overstoker-whole-bean-coffee" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alpine-Starts-Over-Stoker-Coffee.png" alt="Alpine Start&#039;s Over Stoker! Whole Bean Coffee" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alpine-Starts-Over-Stoker-Coffee.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Alpine-Starts-Over-Stoker-Coffee-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10285" /></span></a></div>
669. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
670. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://alpinestartfoods.com/products/overstoker-whole-bean-coffee" target="_blank">Alpine Start</a></h4>
671. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Over Stoker! Whole Bean Coffee</p></div>
672. </div>
673. </div>
674. </div>
675. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_29  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
680. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_25  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
685. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
686. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://blkandbold.com/collections/all-products/products/rise-grnd-blend-1" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blk-Bold_Rise-and-Grnd-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Blk &amp; Bold_Rise and Grnd Roast_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blk-Bold_Rise-and-Grnd-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Blk-Bold_Rise-and-Grnd-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6542" /></span></a></div>
687. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
688. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://blkandbold.com/collections/all-products/products/rise-grnd-blend-1" target="_blank">Blk & Bold</a></h4>
689. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Rise &amp; GRND</p></div>
690. </div>
691. </div>
692. </div>
693. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_30  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
698. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_26  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
703. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
704. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.barriehousestore.com/products/espresso-roast-br-fto-whole-bean-br-10-oz-bag" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Barrie-House_Espresso-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Barrie House_Espresso Roast_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Barrie-House_Espresso-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Barrie-House_Espresso-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6540" /></span></a></div>
705. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
706. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.barriehousestore.com/products/espresso-roast-br-fto-whole-bean-br-10-oz-bag" target="_blank">Barrie House</a></h4>
707. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Espresso Roast &#8211; Whole Bean</p></div>
708. </div>
709. </div>
710. </div>
711. </div>
716. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_13">
717. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_31  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
722. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_27  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
727. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
728. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.equatorcoffees.com/products/guatemala-concepcion-huista-fair-trade-organic?variant=12330132603001" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Equator_Guatamala-Concepcion-Huista_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Equator_Guatamala Concepcion Huista_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Equator_Guatamala-Concepcion-Huista_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Equator_Guatamala-Concepcion-Huista_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6549" /></span></a></div>
729. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
730. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.equatorcoffees.com/products/guatemala-concepcion-huista-fair-trade-organic?variant=12330132603001" target="_blank">Equator Coffees</a></h4>
731. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Guatemala Concepción Huista</p></div>
732. </div>
733. </div>
734. </div>
735. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_32  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
740. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_28  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
745. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
746. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.wickedjoe.com/sumatran-coffee" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wicked-Joe_Organic-Sumatra-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Wicked Joe_Organic Sumatra Coffee_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wicked-Joe_Organic-Sumatra-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Wicked-Joe_Organic-Sumatra-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6559" /></span></a></div>
747. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
748. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.wickedjoe.com/sumatran-coffee" target="_blank">Wicked Joe</a></h4>
749. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Sumatra</p></div>
750. </div>
751. </div>
752. </div>
753. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_33  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
758. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_29  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
763. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
764. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/products/beverages/coffee/detail/ps/p/barissimo-fair-trade-ground-coffee/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aldis-Adventure-Blend-Coffee.png" alt="Aldi&#039;s Barissimo Adventure Blend Coffee" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aldis-Adventure-Blend-Coffee.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Aldis-Adventure-Blend-Coffee-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10284" /></span></a></div>
765. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
766. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.aldi.us/en/products/beverages/coffee/detail/ps/p/barissimo-fair-trade-ground-coffee/" target="_blank">Aldi's Barissimo</a></h4>
767. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Adventure Blend</p></div>
768. </div>
769. </div>
770. </div>
771. </div>
776. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_14">
777. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_34  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
782. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_30  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
787. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
788. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-mark-donut-shop-coffee-single-serve-cups-100-ct/prod21160323?xid=plp_product_1" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Members-Mark_Donut-Shop-Coffee-Cups_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Member&#039;s Mark_Donut Shop Coffee Cups_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Members-Mark_Donut-Shop-Coffee-Cups_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Members-Mark_Donut-Shop-Coffee-Cups_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6555" /></span></a></div>
789. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
790. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-mark-donut-shop-coffee-single-serve-cups-100-ct/prod21160323?xid=plp_product_1" target="_blank">Member's Mark</a></h4>
791. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Donut Shop Single-Serve Cups</p></div>
792. </div>
793. </div>
794. </div>
795. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_35  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
800. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_31  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
805. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
806. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-instant-coffee-regular" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Thrive-Market_Organic-Instant-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Thrive Market_Organic Instant Coffee_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Thrive-Market_Organic-Instant-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Thrive-Market_Organic-Instant-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6558" /></span></a></div>
807. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
808. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://thrivemarket.com/p/thrive-market-organic-instant-coffee-regular" target="_blank">Thrive Market</a></h4>
809. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Instant Coffee</p></div>
810. </div>
811. </div>
812. </div>
813. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_36  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
818. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_32  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
823. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
824. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-nitro-oat-milk-mocha-cold-brew-coffee/0001111010431" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic_Nitro-Cold-Brew-Oat-Milk_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Kroger Simple Truth Organic_Nitro Cold Brew Oat Milk_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic_Nitro-Cold-Brew-Oat-Milk_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic_Nitro-Cold-Brew-Oat-Milk_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6554" /></span></a></div>
825. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
826. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-nitro-oat-milk-mocha-cold-brew-coffee/0001111010431" target="_blank">Kroger's Simple Truth Organic</a></h4>
827. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p class="ProductDetails-header font-bold" tabindex="0">Nitro Oat Milk Mocha Cold Brew Coffee</p></div>
828. </div>
829. </div>
830. </div>
831. </div>
836. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_15">
837. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_37  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
842. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_33  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
847. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
848. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://shop.pureorigincoffee.org/organic-peru-coffee/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pure-Origin_Organic-Peru-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Pure Origin_Organic Peru Coffee_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pure-Origin_Organic-Peru-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pure-Origin_Organic-Peru-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6557" /></span></a></div>
849. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
850. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://shop.pureorigincoffee.org/organic-peru-coffee/" target="_blank">Pure Origin</a></h4>
851. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Peru</p></div>
852. </div>
853. </div>
854. </div>
855. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_38  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
860. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_34  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
865. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
866. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.cvs.com/shop/gold-emblem-fair-trade-colombian-premium-ground-coffee-12-oz-prodid-642874" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gold-Emblem_Colombian-Medium-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Gold Emblem_Colombian Medium Roast_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gold-Emblem_Colombian-Medium-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Gold-Emblem_Colombian-Medium-Roast_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6548" /></span></a></div>
867. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
868. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.cvs.com/shop/gold-emblem-fair-trade-colombian-premium-ground-coffee-12-oz-prodid-642874" target="_blank">CVS Gold Emblem</a></h4>
869. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Colombian Premium Ground Coffee</p></div>
870. </div>
871. </div>
872. </div>
873. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_39  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
878. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_35  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
883. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
884. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.heb.com/product-detail/cafe-ole-by-h-e-b-organics-breakfast-blend-medium-roast-single-serve-coffee-cups-12-ct/1686326" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cafe-Ole-Organics_Breakfast-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Cafe Ole Organics_Breakfast Blend_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cafe-Ole-Organics_Breakfast-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Cafe-Ole-Organics_Breakfast-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6550" /></span></a></div>
885. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
886. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.heb.com/product-detail/cafe-ole-by-h-e-b-organics-breakfast-blend-medium-roast-single-serve-coffee-cups-12-ct/1686326" target="_blank">H-E-B's Cafe Ole</a></h4>
887. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Breakfast Blend Single Serve Coffee Cups</p></div>
888. </div>
889. </div>
890. </div>
891. </div>
896. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_16">
897. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_40  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
902. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_36  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
907. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
908. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-cold-brew-original-coffee/0001111080607" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic-Cold-Brew-Coffee-Concentrate.png" alt="Kroger Simple Truth Organic Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic-Cold-Brew-Coffee-Concentrate.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Kroger-Simple-Truth-Organic-Cold-Brew-Coffee-Concentrate-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-10290" /></span></a></div>
909. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
910. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.kroger.com/p/simple-truth-organic-cold-brew-original-coffee/0001111080607" target="_blank">Kroger's Simple Truth Organic</a></h4>
911. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p class="ProductDetails-header font-bold" tabindex="0">Cold Brew Original Coffee Concentrate</p></div>
912. </div>
913. </div>
914. </div>
915. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_41  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
920. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_37  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
925. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
926. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.naturalgrocers.com/products/coffee-french-roast-org-grnd-10-oz" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Natural-Grocers-Oranic-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Natural Grocers Oranic Coffee_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Natural-Grocers-Oranic-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Natural-Grocers-Oranic-Coffee_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6556" /></span></a></div>
927. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
928. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.naturalgrocers.com/products/coffee-french-roast-org-grnd-10-oz" target="_blank">Natural Grocers Organic Coffee</a></h4>
929. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>French Roast</p></div>
930. </div>
931. </div>
932. </div>
933. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_42  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
938. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_38  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
943. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
944. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://beannbeancoffee.com/products/organic-downtown-blend" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BeanBean_Downtown-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="Bean&amp;Bean_Downtown Blend_Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BeanBean_Downtown-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BeanBean_Downtown-Blend_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-6541" /></span></a></div>
945. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
946. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://beannbeancoffee.com/products/organic-downtown-blend" target="_blank">Bean & Bean</a></h4>
947. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Downtown Blend</p></div>
948. </div>
949. </div>
950. </div>
951. </div>
956. </div>
959. </div>
960. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-month-coffee-guide/">Fair Trade Month Coffee Guide</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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966. <item>
967. <title>e.l.f. Beauty and Fair Trade USA™ Case Study</title>
968. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/elf-beauty-and-fair-trade-usa-case-study/</link>
970. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mpeterson@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
971. <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:30:12 +0000</pubDate>
972. <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
973. <category><![CDATA[internal:menu_feature:get_certified]]></category>
974. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.fairtradecertified.org/?p=8682</guid>
975.  
976. <description><![CDATA[<p>Learn how e.l.f. and Fair Trade USA worked together to create a brand new framework for beauty industry factories to become Fair Trade Certified.</p>
977. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/elf-beauty-and-fair-trade-usa-case-study/">e.l.f. Beauty and Fair Trade USA™ Case Study</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
978. ]]></description>
979. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_2 et_section_regular" >
986. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_17">
987. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_43  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
992. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_6  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
997. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>A Partnership Case Study</h2></div>
998. </div>
999. </div>
1004. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_18 background-turquoise padded-cell">
1005. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_44  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1010. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_7  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1015. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>A Beauty First</h3>
1016. <p>In 2022, e.l.f. and Fair Trade USA worked together to create a brand new framework for beauty industry factories to become Fair Trade Certified™, with e.l.f. being the <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/news/elf-beauty-achieves-fair-trade-certification/">first in the beauty industry</a> to source from a Fair Trade Certified™ factory. The announcement of this certification was welcomed with enthusiasm as it demonstrates the range of products that can be Fair Trade Certified and represents an important addition to the already impressive portfolio of ethical and sustainable sourcing practices adopted by e.l.f. &#8211; a company dedicated to social impact and doing good.</p>
1017. <p>In an effort to share the experience of bringing a new product category to market and share how companies, factories, workers, and certifiers can collaborate to deliver positive impact to workers, e.l.f. and Fair Trade USA have collaborated on the following case study. From aligning sourcing strategies with suppliers to advancing and evolving a standard, the journey for Fair Trade USA and e.l.f. is one of ingenuity, innovation, and collaboration.</div>
1018. </div>
1019. </div>
1024. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_19 et_animated">
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1030. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0">
1035. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-Concealer.png" alt="woman using e.l.f&#039;s C-Bright Putty Primer Concealer produced in a Fair Trade Certified Factory on left, product image on right" title="elf - Fair Trade Certified Concealer" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-Concealer.png 1920w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-Concealer-1280x720.png 1280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-Concealer-980x551.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-Concealer-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8724" /></span>
1036. </div>
1037. </div>
1042. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_20 et_animated">
1043. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_46  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1048. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_8  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1053. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>e.l.f. and Sustainability</h2>
1054. <p>&nbsp;</p>
1055. <p>e.l.f. was founded with a mission to bring the best of beauty to every eye, lip, and face. e.l.f. uniquely brings premium quality products at an extraordinary value, that are clean, vegan, and cruelty free.<br />
1056. e.l.f. is also committed to its purpose of standing with every eye, lip, face, paw, and fin – creating a culture internally—and in the world—where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves and are empowered to succeed. e.l.f. never tests on animals and is proudly 100% cruelty free worldwide, achieving double-certified “cruelty-free” status from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and Leaping Bunny across all of its brands.</p>
1057. <p>In fiscal year 2022, e.l.f. advanced its packaging sustainability strategies—eliminating to date more than one million pounds of excess packaging since the inception of “Project Unicorn,” and setting a new goal for 100% of its paper cartons to be Forest-Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified by FY 2025. The company also completed its first measurement of greenhouse gas emissions to establish a baseline toward future environmental strategy development.</div>
1058. </div>
1059. </div>
1064. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_21 et_animated">
1065. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_47  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
1070. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1">
1075. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-Beauty-Products-Halo-Glow-Wand.png" alt="photo of elf Beauty&#039;s Halo Glow Beauty Wand product in packaging" title="elf Halo Glow Beauty Wand" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-Beauty-Products-Halo-Glow-Wand.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-Beauty-Products-Halo-Glow-Wand-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-Beauty-Products-Halo-Glow-Wand-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9392" /></span>
1076. </div>
1077. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_48  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
1082. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2">
1087. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick-noreflection.png" alt="elf Beauty&#039;s Satin Lipstick in packaging" title="elf-satinlipstick-noreflection" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick-noreflection.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick-noreflection-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick-noreflection-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9388" /></span>
1088. </div>
1089. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_49  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1094. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3">
1099. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-halo-glow.png" alt="elf Beauty&#039;s Halo Glow Liquid Filter " title="elf- halo glow" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-halo-glow.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-halo-glow-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-halo-glow-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9389" /></span>
1100. </div>
1101. </div>
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1112. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_9  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1117. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>The Fair Trade Journey</h2></div>
1118. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_10  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1123. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>e.l.f.’s priority of doing the right thing, for the people, the planet and its furry and finned friends, includes many of the commitments mentioned above. It also extends to <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/elf-cares/planet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">doing the right thing for its third-party manufacturers and their teams</a>.</p>
1124. <p>The journey to fair trade began long before Chairman and CEO Tarang Amin took the helm of e.l.f. Beauty when he was introduced to Fair Trade USA Founder and CEO, Paul Rice, by a mutual friend. They became trusted advisors to one another, sharing their goals and vision for their work. When Tarang joined e.l.f., becoming Fair Trade Certified continued to be on Tarang’s mind. The obvious conversation began: could Fair Trade USA’s factory program, which had been historically focused on apparel and home goods, work in beauty?</p>
1125. <p>After visiting several Fair Trade Certified factories together, the answer Tarang and Paul came to was “yes.” Both came away impressed by the positive impact on the workers’ morale, the state of the factories, and their productivity. Fair Trade USA’s ability to marry a rigorous, impactful standard with established consumer recognition and preference for the Fair Trade Certified label in the market also signaled to e.l.f that certification was well worth the investment.</p>
1126. <p>Tarang shared:</p></div>
1127. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_11 et_animated  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1132. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4 style="padding-left: 40px;">“Consumers love e.l.f. because of our superpowers. We bring premium quality products at an extraordinary value that are cruelty free, vegan, and clean, and now we are adding one more superpower: achieving fair trade certificated factories.&#8221;</h4></div>
1133. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_12  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1138. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>It is important to e.l.f. to understand the impact of each step of its product development and supply chain, and the company utilizes a number of initiatives to increase its positive impact from a sustainability and environmental perspective. Fair Trade Certified allows e.l.f. to reach deeper into the supply chain to benefit the people behind the products that they bring to market.</p>
1139. <p>“It’s been very meaningful to partner with Fair Trade USA to establish the first fair trade certification in the beauty industry for our third-party manufacturers,” Tarang furthers. “We look forward to growing consumer awareness and education around fair trade practices to make a difference in communities around the world.”</p>
1140. <p>Once the intent to work with Fair Trade USA was solidified, the next steps involved mapping out implementation, which required collaboration and collective problem-solving.</p></div>
1141. </div>
1142. </div>
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1153. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4">
1158. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-mascara-noshadow.png" alt="elf Beauty&#039;s Lash &#039;N Roll Mascara in packaging" title="elf- mascara -noshadow" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-mascara-noshadow.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-mascara-noshadow-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-mascara-noshadow-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9387" /></span>
1159. </div>
1160. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_52  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
1165. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5">
1170. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-powergripprimer-noreflection-2.png" alt="elf Beauty&#039;s Power Grip Primer product in package" title="elf-powergripprimer-noreflection (2)" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-powergripprimer-noreflection-2.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-powergripprimer-noreflection-2-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-powergripprimer-noreflection-2-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9385" /></span>
1171. </div>
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1177. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6">
1182. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick2noreflection.png" alt="elf Beauty&#039;s Face Satin Lipstick Rouge in packaging" title="elf-satinlipstick2noreflection" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick2noreflection.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick2noreflection-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/elf-satinlipstick2noreflection-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-9386" /></span>
1183. </div>
1184. </div>
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1195. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_13  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1200. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Neha Gohil, Vice President of Global Sourcing and Strategic Extensions explained, “We were excited to partner with Fair Trade USA to establish the framework for the first cosmetics-production in their factory program. We knew it would not only set a new standard at e.l.f. but for the entire beauty industry in hopes that it will become widely adopted across the sector. We started the certification process before the pandemic, yet when COVID hit, there were many obstacles that hadn’t existed in the past – for instance getting auditors onsite to learn more about makeup and cosmetics manufacturing. Our team was able to quickly pivot and focus on sharing insights and industry standards virtually. Once we got the first factory certified we got into a rhythm. Everyone started to understand what kinds of questions needed to be asked and how to best coach and partner with workers and management to make sure everyone was aligned on what the priorities were and what the standard needed to cover. From then on, we have been able to move with efficiency – and now we hope for other beauty companies to follow our lead.”</p>
1201. <p>The results have been affirming. Tarang shared that the company has been working with their factories for years to make sure that there are good working conditions, protections, and oversight; however, now e.l.f.’s customers know that there is a third party confirming and strengthening those efforts. He added that, “We wanted to show that we can do this, we can do it right, we can do it fairly, and in a way that uplifts and supports the workers at these factories.”</p>
1202. <p>Neha added:</p></div>
1203. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_14 et_animated  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1208. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4 style="padding-left: 40px;">“Fair trade also improves our suppliers’ overall sustainability scorecards because they now have formalized documentation and processes in place due to earning their fair trade certification.”</h4></div>
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1214. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-lipstick-collage.png" alt="collage of e.l.f. lipsticks" title="elf lipstick collage" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-lipstick-collage.png 1920w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-lipstick-collage-1280x720.png 1280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-lipstick-collage-980x551.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/elf-lipstick-collage-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8695" /></span>
1215. </div>
1216. </div>
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1222. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_55  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1227. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_15  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1232. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Fair Trade USA’s Approach to Innovation</h2></div>
1233. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_16  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1238. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Fair Trade USA is building an innovative model of responsible business, conscious consumerism, and shared value to eliminate poverty and enable sustainable development for farmers, workers, their families, and communities around the world. Innovation is driven by market actors who are committed to sourcing Fair Trade Certified products if they are, or can be, available. This approach ensures that there are buyers for the products coming from farms, fisheries, or factories should they choose to make the investment in achieving fair trade certification.</p>
1239. <p>The organization is committed to continuously improving this model and identifying opportunities to expand reach and impact through business partnerships and through the expertise, technologies, and resources provided by philanthropic partners.</p>
1240. <p>Fair Trade USA’s standards are rigorous and sometimes require significant changes in the way that producer groups are organized, resourced, and where they are focused on making improvements. Without a demand from the market, those investments of time, staff, and funds would not deliver on the promise that fair trade offers.</p>
1241. <p>With a motivated, collaborative partner like e.l.f. Beauty providing that market partnership, there was excitement to explore how the model could deliver on its promise to workers in cosmetics factories. With over a decade of experience in the factory sector, Fair Trade USA’s program has both grown and evolved since 2012. The inclusion of factories producing home goods in addition to apparel gave the organization an important understanding of how to make sure that processes, standards, and implementation could be agile enough to maintain rigor while also accommodating different types of factory production.</p></div>
1242. </div>
1243. </div>
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1249. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_56  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
1254. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8">
1259. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-product-banner-at-Target.png" alt="e.l.f. mascara product banner at Target" title="Elf product banner at Target" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-product-banner-at-Target.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-product-banner-at-Target-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-product-banner-at-Target-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-8735" /></span>
1260. </div>
1261. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_57  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1266. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9">
1271. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-lipstick-banner-at-Target.png" alt="Elf Fair Trade Certified lipstick featured on an in-store banner ad at Target" title="Elf Fair Trade Certified lipstick banner at Target" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-lipstick-banner-at-Target.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-lipstick-banner-at-Target-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Elf-Fair-Trade-Certified-lipstick-banner-at-Target-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-8736" /></span>
1272. </div>
1273. </div>
1278. </div>
1281. </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_3 et_animated et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" >
1288. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_27 et_animated">
1289. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_58  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1294. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_17  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1299. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Standards Innovation</h2></div>
1300. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_18  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1305. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>As a credible standard-setting organization who is an <a href="https://www.isealalliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ISEAL Code Compliant member</a>, Fair Trade USA follows best practices in monitoring and evolving its standards. Those best practices include transparently conducting regular revisions of standards in close concert with key stakeholders.</p>
1306. <p>The work with e.l.f. provided a timely inflection point for the organization to consider whether a minor or major revision would be most useful to deliver the most benefit to factory workers, and, if so, how to best optimize our program to unlock more opportunity for scale with a broader range of industries and brands.</p>
1307. <p>That led to undertaking a major revision that resulted in the Factory Production Standard (FPS) 2.0. Goals of this revision included maintaining the rigor of onboarding and implementation while increasing the efficiency and speed of bringing factories into the program. Prior to the revision, certification and onboarding of Fair Trade Certified factories could take 6 months or more, leading to longer timelines for workers to start receiving program benefits and brands to be able to bring certified products to market.</p>
1308. <p>The revised standard has already broadened the range of products that can come from Fair Trade Certified factories, including footwear and beauty, and will extend the benefits of fair trade to workers in even more supply chains. It will also allow factories in more countries to become Fair Trade Certified.</p>
1309. <p>Fair Trade USA’s vision is for all programs to maintain their rigor and impact while also bringing the efficiency, transparency, and data analytics needed to scale. Another critical element of being part of ISEAL is including stakeholder input, public consultation, and human rights due diligence.</p></div>
1310. </div>
1311. </div>
1316. </div>
1319. </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_4 et_animated et_pb_with_background et_section_regular" >
1326. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_28 et_animated">
1327. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_59  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1332. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_19  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1337. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Standards Innovation</h2></div>
1338. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_20  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1343. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>As a credible standard-setting organization who is an <a href="https://www.isealalliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ISEAL Code Compliant member</a>, Fair Trade USA follows best practices in monitoring and evolving its standards. Those best practices include transparently conducting regular revisions of standards in close concert with key stakeholders.</p>
1344. <p>The work with e.l.f. provided a timely inflection point for the organization to consider whether a minor or major revision would be most useful to deliver the most benefit to factory workers, and, if so, how to best optimize our program to unlock more opportunity for scale with a broader range of industries and brands.</p>
1345. <p>That led to undertaking a major revision that resulted in the Factory Production Standard (FPS) 2.0. Goals of this revision included maintaining the rigor of onboarding and implementation while increasing the efficiency and speed of bringing factories into the program. Prior to the revision, certification and onboarding of Fair Trade Certified factories could take 6 months or more, leading to longer timelines for workers to start receiving program benefits and brands to be able to bring certified products to market.</p>
1346. <p>The revised standard has already broadened the range of products that can come from Fair Trade Certified factories, including footwear and beauty, and will extend the benefits of fair trade to workers in even more supply chains. It will also allow factories in more countries to become Fair Trade Certified.</p>
1347. <p>Fair Trade USA’s vision is for all programs to maintain their rigor and impact while also bringing the efficiency, transparency, and data analytics needed to scale. Another critical element of being part of ISEAL is including stakeholder input, public consultation, and human rights due diligence.</p></div>
1348. </div>
1349. </div>
1354. </div>
1357. </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_5 et_section_regular" >
1364. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_29 et_animated">
1365. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_2_5 et_pb_column_60  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
1370. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10">
1375. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/voting-on-how-to-use-Fair-Trade-Certified-Community-Development-Funds.png" alt="a factory worker submitting their vote for how to use Fair Trade Certified Community Development Funds" title="voting on how to use Fair Trade Certified Community Development Funds" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/voting-on-how-to-use-Fair-Trade-Certified-Community-Development-Funds.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/voting-on-how-to-use-Fair-Trade-Certified-Community-Development-Funds-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/voting-on-how-to-use-Fair-Trade-Certified-Community-Development-Funds-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-8733" /></span>
1376. </div>
1377. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_3_5 et_pb_column_61  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1382. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_21  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1387. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>The FPS 2.0 benefitted from extensive stakeholder input gathered through:​</h4>
1388. <ol>
1389. <li>Pre-consultation interviews to reflect on program successes, challenges, and opportunities.</li>
1390. <li>A series of factory and brand webinars that provided a forum for initial reaction and feedback to the draft FPS 2.0.</li>
1391. <li>A Worker Engagement Survey, which garnered input from over 3,400 workers from 13 Fair Trade Certified factories.</li>
1392. <li>On- and offline comment forms made available to the public for 3 months; and,</li>
1393. <li>Individual consultations with auditing bodies, research institutions, and peer certification schemes.</li>
1394. </ol></div>
1395. </div>
1396. </div>
1401. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_30 et_animated">
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1407. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_22  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1412. <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Stakeholder feedback was largely positive and provided concrete suggestions for ways to improve the content and overall impact of the standard. The importance of trainings for factories, workers, and auditing bodies was emphasized as were some concerns about the standard’s complexity and density. This feedback resulted in simplification of requirements, timelines, and more straightforward scoring and compliance models. Additionally, a new policy was created to maintain program rigor and transparency in factories operating in shared buildings – an innovation that directly facilitated expansion into new beauty facilities and will open the door for a broader range of products to be included in the fair trade movement.</div>
1413. </div>
1414. </div>
1419. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_31 et_animated">
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1425. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_23  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1430. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Once the FPS was finalized, Fair Trade USA moved to implementation which included:</h4>
1431. <ol>
1432. <li>Training field staff on the different production realities of cosmetics products.</li>
1433. <li>Developing two new pre-audit assessments to prepare factories for Year 0 (entry) requirements and identify any additional risks; and,</li>
1434. <li>Launching a series of worker surveys that include a Year 0 baseline survey completed before entering the program, a second survey using the same questions after Premium funds have been received, and then annual surveys to understand evolving benefits of the program and any new needs or areas for improvement.</li>
1435. </ol></div>
1436. </div>
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1442. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11">
1447. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="430" height="430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fair-Trade-Certified_Factory-Production-Standard_At-A-Glance_Cover-Photo.png" alt="Cover of Fair Trade USA&#039;s document titled &quot;Factory Production Standard 2.0.0&quot;" title="Fair Trade Certified_Factory Production Standard_At A Glance_Cover Photo" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fair-Trade-Certified_Factory-Production-Standard_At-A-Glance_Cover-Photo.png 430w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fair-Trade-Certified_Factory-Production-Standard_At-A-Glance_Cover-Photo-300x300.png 300w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Fair-Trade-Certified_Factory-Production-Standard_At-A-Glance_Cover-Photo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px" class="wp-image-7874" /></span>
1448. </div>
1449. </div>
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1455. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_65  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1460. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_24  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1465. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2>Sending Signals to the Sector</h2></div>
1466. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_25  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1471. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Both e.l.f. and Fair Trade USA have great enthusiasm and high hopes for the life-changing impact that sourcing from Fair Trade Certified beauty factories promises for the workers in those factories. By launching with such a leading brand in the sector, the two organizations hope to send a message to companies across both the beauty industry and the larger factory-sourcing sector that doing good is good business.</p></div>
1472. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12">
1477. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f.-Fair-Trade-Certified-website-snapshot.png" alt="e.l.f. Fair Trade Certified website snapshot" title="e.l.f. Fair Trade Certified website snapshot" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f.-Fair-Trade-Certified-website-snapshot.png 1920w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f.-Fair-Trade-Certified-website-snapshot-1280x720.png 1280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f.-Fair-Trade-Certified-website-snapshot-980x551.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f.-Fair-Trade-Certified-website-snapshot-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8740" /></span>
1478. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_26  et_pb_text_align_center et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1483. <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Visit <a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/elf-cares/planet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">e.l.f. Beauty&#8217;s website</a> to learn more.</div>
1484. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_27  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1489. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Building a truly sustainable product array is only possible when including social, economic, and environmental sustainability along with other areas of focus like packaging and animal welfare. e.l.f. is proof that major brands and companies can quickly make and deliver on significant volume commitments to jump start their sustainability performance and benefit from consumer recognition and preference for the Fair Trade Certified label.</p>
1490. <p>This is possible and achievable in the beauty sector. It is also possible and achievable for all products manufactured in factories.</p></div>
1491. </div>
1492. </div>
1497. </div>
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1518. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1700" height="2200" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover.png" alt="Fair Trade Certified and elf Beauty Case Study - Report Cover" title="FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover.png 1700w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover-1280x1656.png 1280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover-980x1268.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Cover-480x621.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1700px, 100vw" class="wp-image-9409" /></span>
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1525. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_28  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1530. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>e.l.f. and Fair Trade USA™ Partnership Case Study</h3>
1531. <p>Would you like to download this case study? Click the link below!</p></div>
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1533. <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_dark" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/FT-elf-Joint-Case-Study_Final-1.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a>
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1586. <p>Our Factory Program upholds rigorous social, economic, and environmental standards.</p></div>
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1699. <title>Not all Mother&#8217;s Day Flowers are Like the Others</title>
1700. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/not-all-mothers-day-flowers-are-like-the-others/</link>
1702. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mpeterson@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
1703. <pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2023 19:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
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1708. <description><![CDATA[<p>The beauty of Fair Trade Certified flowers is undeniable! In honor of Mother’s Day, we talked to moms of Florecal, a rose farm and processing center, to hear how they have benefitted from fair trade.</p>
1709. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/not-all-mothers-day-flowers-are-like-the-others/">Not all Mother&#8217;s Day Flowers are Like the Others</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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1729. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Celebrating the Mothers behind your Mother&#8217;s Day Flowers</h3>
1730. <p>Nestled in the Ecuadorian Andes 9,280 feet above sea level lies <a href="https://www.florecal.online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Florecal</a>, a Fair Trade Certified™ rose farm and processing center. Boasting mineral rich soil and weather ideal for year-round farming, it’s no wonder that Florecal has flourished as a high-quality flower producer for over 30 years.</p>
1731. <p>Florecal processes 180,000 roses per day thanks to the their 480+ employees. Since taking the first step of their fair trade journey in 2012, Florecal workers now enjoy an impressive 11 projects supported by <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/community-development-funds/">Community Development Funds</a>. A central component of fair trade certification, Community Development Funds are an additional sum of money generated by fair trade sales that farmers and workers invest into community projects based on a needs assessment. In 2021 alone, fair trade floral partners generated $1.1 million in Community Development Funds, fostering prosperous communities and resilient supply chains across South America.</p>
1732. <p>Florecal’s workforce is predominantly made up of women. As such, many of their fair trade projects are specifically designed to support mothers and children, to alleviate some of the stress and challenges that come with motherhood. Florecal’s longest-standing project is their day care center, where children are dropped off at the on-property day care facility, and receive meals, snacks, and age-appropriate educational activities before being picked up at the end of the workday. Other projects include a savings cooperative, laundromat, accelerated education program, supermarket and pharmacy stipends, school supply programs, and various health-related projects which increase accessibility to medical procedures and preventative care.</p></div>
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1750. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="1613" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Picking-Roses.png" alt="Rose at a Fair Trade Certified Floral Farm" title="Florecal Worker Picking Roses" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Picking-Roses.png 1210w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Picking-Roses-980x1306.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Picking-Roses-480x640.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1210px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8607" /></span>
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1762. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1210" height="1613" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Holding-Bouquet-of-Roses.png" alt="Florecal Worker Holding Bouquet of Roses" title="Florecal Worker Holding Bouquet of Roses" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Holding-Bouquet-of-Roses.png 1210w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Holding-Bouquet-of-Roses-980x1306.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Florecal-Worker-Holding-Bouquet-of-Roses-480x640.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1210px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8609" /></span>
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1828. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>In honor of Mother’s Day, we asked the mothers of Florecal which projects have benefitted them and their families most. Here’s what they had to say:</p>
1829. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em>“I benefit from many projects including the supermarket card, the savings cooperative, the medical specialties, and dental services. My daughter is now 10 but when she was 3 years old, she was part of the day care and it was a great help for me! Personally, I benefit from the Accelerated Education Program. It gave me the chance to finish my education and I recently graduated and got my high school diploma. It wasn’t easy, but I feel very happy I did it and now I have another goal to study marketing.”</em> <strong>—Estefania Arroyo</strong></p>
1830. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em>“The savings cooperative project is what my family and I benefit from the most. It has helped us save up for important expenses and has given us peace of mind knowing that we have a safety net. The convenience of being able to pay in installments has made a huge difference for us.”</em> <strong>—Alejandra Diaz</strong></p></div>
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1848. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="960" height="540" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rose-Fair-Trade-Certified-Floral-Farm.png" alt="Rose at a Fair Trade Certified Floral Farm" title="Rose - Fair Trade Certified Floral Farm" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rose-Fair-Trade-Certified-Floral-Farm.png 960w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Rose-Fair-Trade-Certified-Floral-Farm-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8591" /></span>
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1866. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Across agricultural production in South America, women make up nearly half of the workforce but do not receive the same pay or benefits as men. Women work longer hours for fewer wages, typically invest 90% of their income back into their families, and in many cases finish their day with the unpaid work of homemaking and raising children.</p>
1867. <p>As articulated in the <a href="https://sdgs.un.org/goals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals</a>, a sustainable future is not possible while gender-based inequities like these persist. In order for communities to prosper, women and girls must have equitable opportunity, and fair trade certification on farms and in factories is a giant step in the right direction. For any mothers who feel the challenges of motherhood are at times too much to bear, we leave you with the sentiment from Alejandra Diaz, a mother with 13 years of experience at Florecal:</p>
1868. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><em>“To mothers who may be struggling, I want to say that you are not alone. It can be tough, but never give up on your dreams and the dreams you have for your children. Work hard and be there for your children, and they will grow up to be successful and happy individuals.”</em></p></div>
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1874. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Learn More</h3>
1875. <p>To learn more about Florecal <a href="https://www.florecal.online/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> or reach out to our team. For more information on how Fair Trade Certified empowers women, check out our webpage on <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/why-fair-trade/issues/gender-equity/">gender equality</a>.</p></div>
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1916. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/not-all-mothers-day-flowers-are-like-the-others/">Not all Mother&#8217;s Day Flowers are Like the Others</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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1923. <title>Fair Trade for Mom</title>
1924. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-gifts-for-mom/</link>
1926. <dc:creator><![CDATA[marketing@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
1927. <pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2023 17:18:08 +0000</pubDate>
1928. <category><![CDATA[Where to Find Fair Trade]]></category>
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1931. <description><![CDATA[<p>Fair trade gifts support mothers everywhere by empowering women workers who uplift their families and communities every day. Use this guide to find a present that loves as much as she does!</p>
1932. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-gifts-for-mom/">Fair Trade for Mom</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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1952. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>This Mother&#8217;s Day, give a gift that loves as much as she does. </h3></div>
1953. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_40  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1958. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>On Mother&#8217;s Day, we get to honor and spoil the special mother figures in our lives. Finding the perfect gift or gesture of love can take some time, but we&#8217;re here to help you plan! Maybe you&#8217;ll kick it off with brunch and surprise her with flowers, or set her up for an at-home spa weekend. However you choose to celebrate her, you can show her your appreciation with a gift that supports moms everywhere. From something as simple as the coffee on the breakfast table to home and body gifts to help her relax (who doesn&#8217;t need that right now?), a Fair Trade Certified™ gift supports mothers everywhere by improving access to paid maternity leave, safe and accommodating workplaces; providing sustainable incomes; and protecting from discrimination and sexual harassment. Keep reading for gift and recipe ideas.</p>
1959. <p>To mothers everywhere: We see you working hard to make the world a better place for us, shouldering our burdens, and being a constant in times of uncertainty. We may never be able to repay you, but we’ll do whatever it takes to make the world a better place to be a mother.</p></div>
1960. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_23">
1965. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="627" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1200x627_MothersDay_TwitterAndLinkedInPost.jpg" alt="Photo of mother and son standing next to each other with text overlay: Support moms, improve lives, protect the planet." title="Mother&#039;s Day Graphic - Fair Trade Certified" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1200x627_MothersDay_TwitterAndLinkedInPost.jpg 1200w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1200x627_MothersDay_TwitterAndLinkedInPost-980x512.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1200x627_MothersDay_TwitterAndLinkedInPost-480x251.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8519" /></span>
1966. </div>
1967. </div>
1972. </div>
1975. </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_13 et_section_regular" >
1982. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_47">
1983. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_85  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
1988. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_41  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
1993. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Fair Trade Ideas for Mother&#8217;s Day</h3></div>
1994. </div>
1995. </div>
2000. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_48 et_pb_equal_columns">
2001. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_86  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2006. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_39  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2011. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2012. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://beautyologie.com/products/mothers-day-gift-box-mom-you-are-amazing?_pos=1&amp;_psq=mom&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box.png" alt="The Beautyologie Mother&#039;s Day Gift Box" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8522" /></span></a></div>
2013. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2014. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://beautyologie.com/products/mothers-day-gift-box-mom-you-are-amazing?_pos=1&#038;_psq=mom&#038;_ss=e&#038;_v=1.0" target="_blank">Beautyologie</a></h4>
2015. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Box</p>
2016. <p><strong>20% of proceeds go back to Fair Trade USA</strong></p></div>
2017. </div>
2018. </div>
2019. </div>
2020. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_87  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2025. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_40  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2030. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2031. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://numitea.com/organic-tea-bags/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea.png" alt="Assorted Fair Trade Numi Teas" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8523" /></span></a></div>
2032. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2033. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://numitea.com/organic-tea-bags/" target="_blank">Numi Tea</a></h4>
2034. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Teas</p>
2035. <p><strong>10% off with code FAIRTRADENUMI </strong></p>
2036. <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
2037. </div>
2038. </div>
2039. </div>
2040. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_88  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2045. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_41  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2050. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2051. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://endorfinfoods.com/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods.png" alt="Endorfin Foods Fair Trade Chocolate" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8524" /></span></a></div>
2052. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2053. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://endorfinfoods.com/" target="_blank">Endorfin</a></h4>
2054. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Chocolate</p>
2055. <p><strong>25% off Endorfin chocolate with code FAIRTRADE23</strong></p>
2056. <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
2057. </div>
2058. </div>
2059. </div>
2060. </div>
2065. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_49">
2066. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_89  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2071. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_42  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2076. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2077. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/type/bake" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate-Chips.png" alt="Guittard Chocolate Chips" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate-Chips.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate-Chips-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8601" /></span></a></div>
2078. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2079. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/type/bake" target="_blank">Guittard</a></h4>
2080. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Baking chips, wafers, bars and cocoa powders</p>
2081. <p><strong>10% off with code FAIRTRADE10%OFF</strong></p></div>
2082. </div>
2083. </div>
2084. </div>
2085. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_90  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2090. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_43  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2095. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2096. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/floral-sourced-for-good-dozen-roses-40cm-b07g2mqxqm" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2565" /></span></a></div>
2097. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2098. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/floral-sourced-for-good-dozen-roses-40cm-b07g2mqxqm" target="_blank">Whole Foods Market</a></h4>
2099. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Sourced for Good Roses</p></div>
2100. </div>
2101. </div>
2102. </div>
2103. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_91  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2108. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_44  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2113. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2114. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/chateau-wood-cheese-boards/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z.jpg 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2570" /></span></a></div>
2115. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2116. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/chateau-wood-cheese-boards/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a></h4>
2117. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Handcrafted Acacia Wood Charcuterie Boards</p></div>
2118. </div>
2119. </div>
2120. </div>
2121. </div>
2126. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_50 et_pb_equal_columns">
2127. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_92  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2132. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_45  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2137. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2138. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.prana.com/p/halle-short-ii/1971191.html?dwvar_1971191_color=Nautical" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts.png" alt="prAna shorts" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8527" /></span></a></div>
2139. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2140. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.prana.com/p/halle-short-ii/1971191.html?dwvar_1971191_color=Nautical" target="_blank">prAna</a></h4>
2141. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Shorts</p></div>
2142. </div>
2143. </div>
2144. </div>
2145. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_93  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2150. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_46  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2155. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2156. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/spun-metal-standing-planter-d4652/?pkey=cindoor-planters" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z.jpg 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2573" /></span></a></div>
2157. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2158. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/spun-metal-standing-planter-d4652/?pkey=cindoor-planters" target="_blank">West Elm</a></h4>
2159. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Spun Metal Standing Planters</p></div>
2160. </div>
2161. </div>
2162. </div>
2163. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_94  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2168. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_47  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2173. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2174. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/glossy-lip-stain/81681.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain.png" alt="e.l.f Lip Stain produced in a Fair Trade Certified Factory" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8543" /></span></a></div>
2175. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2176. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/glossy-lip-stain/81681.html" target="_blank">e.l.f.</a></h4>
2177. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Glossy Lip Stain</p></div>
2178. </div>
2179. </div>
2180. </div>
2181. </div>
2186. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_51 et_pb_equal_columns">
2187. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_95  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2192. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_48  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2197. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2198. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.target.com/c/jeans-women-s-clothing/fair-trade-certified/-/N-5xtc8Z4ecsm" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread.png" alt="Women&#039;s Super-High Rise Taper Jeans - Universal Thread" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8525" /></span></a></div>
2199. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2200. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.target.com/c/jeans-women-s-clothing/fair-trade-certified/-/N-5xtc8Z4ecsm" target="_blank">Target</a></h4>
2201. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Jeans</p></div>
2202. </div>
2203. </div>
2204. </div>
2205. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_96  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2210. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_49  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2215. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2216. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/montauk-frosted-hurricanes-candle-holders/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder.png" alt="Handcrafted Glass Candleholder from Pottery Barn" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8529" /></span></a></div>
2217. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2218. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/montauk-frosted-hurricanes-candle-holders/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a></h4>
2219. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Handcrafted Glass Candleholder</p></div>
2220. </div>
2221. </div>
2222. </div>
2223. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_97  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2228. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_50  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2233. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2234. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/organic-cotton-air-weight-towels-dune-sale-1.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels.png" alt="Coyuchi Air Weight Organic Towels" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8530" /></span></a></div>
2235. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2236. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/organic-cotton-air-weight-towels-dune-sale-1.html" target="_blank">Coyuchi</a></h4>
2237. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Air Weight® Organic Towels</p></div>
2238. </div>
2239. </div>
2240. </div>
2241. </div>
2246. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_52 et_pb_equal_columns">
2247. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_98  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2252. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_51  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2257. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2258. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/unisex-air-weight-organic-robe.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2753" /></span></a></div>
2259. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2260. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/unisex-air-weight-organic-robe.html" target="_blank">Coyuchi</a></h4>
2261. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Unisex Air Weight® Organic Robe</p></div>
2262. </div>
2263. </div>
2264. </div>
2265. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_99  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2270. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_52  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2275. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2276. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/marled-basketweave-throw-t3455/?pkey=cfair-trade%7Cfair-trade-bedding-bath%7C4294959659%3A4294959582%3A4294681310%3A4294962089&amp;isx=0.0.149" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2761" /></span></a></div>
2277. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2278. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/marled-basketweave-throw-t3455/?pkey=cfair-trade%7Cfair-trade-bedding-bath%7C4294959659%3A4294959582%3A4294681310%3A4294962089&#038;isx=0.0.149" target="_blank">West Elm</a></h4>
2279. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Marled Basketweave Throw</p></div>
2280. </div>
2281. </div>
2282. </div>
2283. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_100  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2288. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_53  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2293. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2294. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/lip-balm-gift-6-pack-cocoa-butter" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack.png" alt="6-pack of Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm " srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8541" /></span></a></div>
2295. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2296. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/lip-balm-gift-6-pack-cocoa-butter" target="_blank">Badger </a></h4>
2297. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Lip Balm Gift 6-Pack &#8211; Cocoa Butter</p></div>
2298. </div>
2299. </div>
2300. </div>
2301. </div>
2306. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_53">
2307. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_101  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2312. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_54  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2317. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2318. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-fair-trade-clothing" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2767" /></span></a></div>
2319. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2320. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-fair-trade-clothing" target="_blank">Patagonia</a></h4>
2321. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Women&#8217;s Patagonia Fair Trade Clothing</p></div>
2322. </div>
2323. </div>
2324. </div>
2325. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_102  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2330. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_55  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2335. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2336. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress/BP879?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color_name=navy&amp;colorProductCode=BP879" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress.png" alt="J. Crew Knit broken-in jersey tiered mini dress" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8528" /></span></a></div>
2337. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2338. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress/BP879?display=standard&#038;fit=Classic&#038;color_name=navy&#038;colorProductCode=BP879" target="_blank">J. Crew</a></h4>
2339. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Knit broken-in jersey tiered dress</p></div>
2340. </div>
2341. </div>
2342. </div>
2343. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_103  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2348. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_56  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2353. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2354. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://fair-drinks.com/spirits/fair-passionfruit-liqueur" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2765" /></span></a></div>
2355. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2356. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://fair-drinks.com/spirits/fair-passionfruit-liqueur" target="_blank">FAIR Drinks</a></h4>
2357. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Passionfruit Liqueur</p></div>
2358. </div>
2359. </div>
2360. </div>
2361. </div>
2366. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_54">
2367. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_104  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2372. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_57  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2377. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2378. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.hersheyland.com/products/barkthins-dark-chocolate-blueberry-and-quinoa-snacking-chocolate-4-7-oz-bag.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2777" /></span></a></div>
2379. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2380. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.hersheyland.com/products/barkthins-dark-chocolate-blueberry-and-quinoa-snacking-chocolate-4-7-oz-bag.html" target="_blank">Barkthins</a></h4>
2381. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Dark Chocolate Blueberry &amp; Quinoa Snacking Chocolate</p></div>
2382. </div>
2383. </div>
2384. </div>
2385. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_105  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough">
2390. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_58  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2395. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2396. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/sleepwear" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set.png" alt="Woman wearing gray Pact sleepwear set" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8526" /></span></a></div>
2397. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2398. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/sleepwear" target="_blank">Pact</a></h4>
2399. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Sleepwear</p></div>
2400. </div>
2401. </div>
2402. </div>
2403. </div><div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_3 et_pb_column_106  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2408. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_59  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2413. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2414. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://consciouscoconut.com/collections/coconut-oil/products/coconut-oil-jar" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Conscious-Coconut_Coconut-Oil-Jar_Fair-Trade-Certified.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Conscious-Coconut_Coconut-Oil-Jar_Fair-Trade-Certified.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Conscious-Coconut_Coconut-Oil-Jar_Fair-Trade-Certified-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2785" /></span></a></div>
2415. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2416. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://consciouscoconut.com/collections/coconut-oil/products/coconut-oil-jar" target="_blank">Conscious Coconut </a></h4>
2417. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description">Conscious Coconut Oil Jar</div>
2418. </div>
2419. </div>
2420. </div>
2421. </div>
2426. </div>
2429. </div><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_14 et_section_regular" >
2436. <div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_55">
2437. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_107  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2442. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_42  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2447. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Fair Trade Gift Ideas for Mother&#8217;s Day</h3></div>
2448. </div>
2449. </div>
2454. </div><div class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_56 et_pb_equal_columns">
2455. <div class="et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_108  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child">
2460. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_60  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2465. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2466. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://beautyologie.com/products/mothers-day-gift-box-mom-you-are-amazing?_pos=1&amp;_psq=mom&amp;_ss=e&amp;_v=1.0" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box.png" alt="The Beautyologie Mother&#039;s Day Gift Box" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/The-Beautyologie-Mothers-Day-Gift-Box-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8522" /></span></a></div>
2467. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2468. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://beautyologie.com/products/mothers-day-gift-box-mom-you-are-amazing?_pos=1&#038;_psq=mom&#038;_ss=e&#038;_v=1.0" target="_blank">Beautyologie</a></h4>
2469. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Mother&#8217;s Day Gift Box</p>
2470. <p><strong>20% of proceeds go back to Fair Trade USA</strong></p></div>
2471. </div>
2472. </div>
2473. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_61  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2478. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2479. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://numitea.com/organic-tea-bags/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea.png" alt="Assorted Fair Trade Numi Teas" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Numi-Tea-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8523" /></span></a></div>
2480. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2481. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://numitea.com/organic-tea-bags/" target="_blank">Numi Tea</a></h4>
2482. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Teas</p>
2483. <p><strong>10% off with code FAIRTRADENUMI </strong></p>
2484. <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
2485. </div>
2486. </div>
2487. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_62  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2492. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2493. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://endorfinfoods.com/" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods.png" alt="Endorfin Foods Fair Trade Chocolate" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Endorfin-Foods-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8524" /></span></a></div>
2494. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2495. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://endorfinfoods.com/" target="_blank">Endorfin</a></h4>
2496. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Chocolate</p>
2497. <p><strong>25% off Endorfin chocolate with code FAIRTRADE23</strong></p>
2498. <p>&nbsp;</p></div>
2499. </div>
2500. </div>
2501. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_63  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2506. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2507. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/type/bake" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate.png" alt="Guittard Chocolate" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Guittard-Chocolate-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8535" /></span></a></div>
2508. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2509. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.guittard.com/our-chocolate/type/bake" target="_blank">Guittard</a></h4>
2510. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Baking chips, wafers, bars and cocoa powders</p>
2511. <p><strong>10% off with code FAIRTRADE10%OFF</strong></p></div>
2512. </div>
2513. </div>
2514. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_64  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2519. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2520. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/floral-sourced-for-good-dozen-roses-40cm-b07g2mqxqm" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/wfm-roses-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2565" /></span></a></div>
2521. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2522. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/product/floral-sourced-for-good-dozen-roses-40cm-b07g2mqxqm" target="_blank">Whole Foods Market</a></h4>
2523. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Sourced for Good Roses</p></div>
2524. </div>
2525. </div>
2526. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_65  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2531. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2532. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/chateau-wood-cheese-boards/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z.jpg 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-chateau-handcrafted-acacia-wood-cheese-charcuterie-boards-z-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2570" /></span></a></div>
2533. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2534. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/chateau-wood-cheese-boards/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a></h4>
2535. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Handcrafted Acacia Wood Charcuterie Boards</p></div>
2536. </div>
2537. </div>
2538. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_66  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2543. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2544. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.prana.com/p/halle-short-ii/1971191.html?dwvar_1971191_color=Nautical" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts.png" alt="prAna shorts" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/prAna-shorts-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8527" /></span></a></div>
2545. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2546. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.prana.com/p/halle-short-ii/1971191.html?dwvar_1971191_color=Nautical" target="_blank">prAna</a></h4>
2547. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Shorts</p></div>
2548. </div>
2549. </div>
2550. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_67  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2555. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2556. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/spun-metal-standing-planter-d4652/?pkey=cindoor-planters" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z.jpg" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z.jpg 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fair-trade-certified-spun-metal-standing-planters-z-150x150.jpg 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2573" /></span></a></div>
2557. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2558. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/spun-metal-standing-planter-d4652/?pkey=cindoor-planters" target="_blank">West Elm</a></h4>
2559. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Spun Metal Standing Planters</p></div>
2560. </div>
2561. </div>
2562. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_68  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2567. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2568. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/glossy-lip-stain/81681.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain.png" alt="e.l.f Lip Stain produced in a Fair Trade Certified Factory" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/e.l.f-Lip-Stain-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8543" /></span></a></div>
2569. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2570. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.elfcosmetics.com/glossy-lip-stain/81681.html" target="_blank">e.l.f.</a></h4>
2571. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Glossy Lip Stain</p></div>
2572. </div>
2573. </div>
2574. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_69  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2579. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2580. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.target.com/c/jeans-women-s-clothing/fair-trade-certified/-/N-5xtc8Z4ecsm" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread.png" alt="Women&#039;s Super-High Rise Taper Jeans - Universal Thread" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Womens-Super-High-Rise-Taper-Jeans-Universal-Thread-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8525" /></span></a></div>
2581. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2582. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.target.com/c/jeans-women-s-clothing/fair-trade-certified/-/N-5xtc8Z4ecsm" target="_blank">Target</a></h4>
2583. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Fair Trade Certified Jeans</p></div>
2584. </div>
2585. </div>
2586. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_70  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2591. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2592. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/montauk-frosted-hurricanes-candle-holders/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder.png" alt="Handcrafted Glass Candleholder from Pottery Barn" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Handcrafted-Glass-Candleholder-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8529" /></span></a></div>
2593. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2594. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/montauk-frosted-hurricanes-candle-holders/?pkey=cfair-trade" target="_blank">Pottery Barn</a></h4>
2595. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Handcrafted Glass Candleholder</p></div>
2596. </div>
2597. </div>
2598. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_71  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2603. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2604. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/organic-cotton-air-weight-towels-dune-sale-1.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels.png" alt="Coyuchi Air Weight Organic Towels" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Coyuchi-Air-Weight-Organic-Towels-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8530" /></span></a></div>
2605. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2606. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/organic-cotton-air-weight-towels-dune-sale-1.html" target="_blank">Coyuchi</a></h4>
2607. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Air Weight® Organic Towels</p></div>
2608. </div>
2609. </div>
2610. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_72  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2615. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2616. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/unisex-air-weight-organic-robe.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Coyuchi-Robe_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2753" /></span></a></div>
2617. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2618. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.coyuchi.com/unisex-air-weight-organic-robe.html" target="_blank">Coyuchi</a></h4>
2619. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Unisex Air Weight® Organic Robe</p></div>
2620. </div>
2621. </div>
2622. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_73  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2627. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2628. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/marled-basketweave-throw-t3455/?pkey=cfair-trade%7Cfair-trade-bedding-bath%7C4294959659%3A4294959582%3A4294681310%3A4294962089&amp;isx=0.0.149" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/marled-throw-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2761" /></span></a></div>
2629. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2630. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/marled-basketweave-throw-t3455/?pkey=cfair-trade%7Cfair-trade-bedding-bath%7C4294959659%3A4294959582%3A4294681310%3A4294962089&#038;isx=0.0.149" target="_blank">West Elm</a></h4>
2631. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Marled Basketweave Throw</p></div>
2632. </div>
2633. </div>
2634. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_74  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2639. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2640. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/lip-balm-gift-6-pack-cocoa-butter" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack.png" alt="6-pack of Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm " srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Badger-Balm_6-pack-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8541" /></span></a></div>
2641. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2642. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.badgerbalm.com/products/lip-balm-gift-6-pack-cocoa-butter" target="_blank">Badger </a></h4>
2643. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Lip Balm Gift 6-Pack &#8211; Cocoa Butter</p></div>
2644. </div>
2645. </div>
2646. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_75  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2651. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2652. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-fair-trade-clothing" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Fair-Trade-Patagonia-Sweatshirt_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2767" /></span></a></div>
2653. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2654. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.patagonia.com/shop/womens-fair-trade-clothing" target="_blank">Patagonia</a></h4>
2655. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Women&#8217;s Patagonia Fair Trade Clothing</p></div>
2656. </div>
2657. </div>
2658. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_76  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2663. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2664. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress/BP879?display=standard&amp;fit=Classic&amp;color_name=navy&amp;colorProductCode=BP879" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress.png" alt="J. Crew Knit broken-in jersey tiered mini dress" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/J.-Crew-Knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8528" /></span></a></div>
2665. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2666. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses-and-jumpsuits/knit-broken-in-jersey-tiered-mini-dress/BP879?display=standard&#038;fit=Classic&#038;color_name=navy&#038;colorProductCode=BP879" target="_blank">J. Crew</a></h4>
2667. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Knit broken-in jersey tiered dress</p></div>
2668. </div>
2669. </div>
2670. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_77  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2675. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2676. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://fair-drinks.com/spirits/fair-passionfruit-liqueur" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FAIR-Passionfruit_Mothers-Day-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2765" /></span></a></div>
2677. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2678. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://fair-drinks.com/spirits/fair-passionfruit-liqueur" target="_blank">FAIR Drinks</a></h4>
2679. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Passionfruit Liqueur</p></div>
2680. </div>
2681. </div>
2682. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_78  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2687. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2688. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://www.hersheyland.com/products/barkthins-dark-chocolate-blueberry-and-quinoa-snacking-chocolate-4-7-oz-bag.html" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://live-fair-trade-certified-wp.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa.png" alt="" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/barkthins-blueberry-quinoa-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-2777" /></span></a></div>
2689. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2690. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://www.hersheyland.com/products/barkthins-dark-chocolate-blueberry-and-quinoa-snacking-chocolate-4-7-oz-bag.html" target="_blank">Barkthins</a></h4>
2691. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Dark Chocolate Blueberry &amp; Quinoa Snacking Chocolate</p></div>
2692. </div>
2693. </div>
2694. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_79  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2699. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
2700. <div class="et_pb_main_blurb_image"><a href="https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/sleepwear" target="_blank"><span class="et_pb_image_wrap et_pb_only_image_mode_wrap"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="280" height="280" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set.png" alt="Woman wearing gray Pact sleepwear set" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set.png 280w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Pact-Sleepwear-Set-150x150.png 150w" sizes="(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px" class="et-waypoint et_pb_animation_top et_pb_animation_top_tablet et_pb_animation_top_phone wp-image-8526" /></span></a></div>
2701. <div class="et_pb_blurb_container">
2702. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://wearpact.com/women/apparel/sleepwear" target="_blank">Pact</a></h4>
2703. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description"><p>Organic Sleepwear</p></div>
2704. </div>
2705. </div>
2706. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_blurb et_pb_blurb_80  et_pb_text_align_left  et_pb_blurb_position_top et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2711. <div class="et_pb_blurb_content">
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2714. <h4 class="et_pb_module_header"><a href="https://consciouscoconut.com/collections/coconut-oil/products/coconut-oil-jar" target="_blank">Conscious Coconut </a></h4>
2715. <div class="et_pb_blurb_description">Conscious Coconut Oil Jar</div>
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2728. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-gifts-for-mom/">Fair Trade for Mom</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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2735. <title>Fair Trade for Planet and People</title>
2736. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-for-planet-and-people/</link>
2738. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mpeterson@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
2739. <pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:40:28 +0000</pubDate>
2740. <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
2741. <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.fairtradecertified.org/?p=8264</guid>
2742.  
2743. <description><![CDATA[<p>For farmers, workers, and fishers to prosper and thrive, we need to recognize the interconnectedness between the planet and its people. The Fair Trade Certified program recognizes this connection in three key ways.</p>
2744. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-for-planet-and-people/">Fair Trade for Planet and People</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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2746. <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><div class="et_pb_section et_pb_section_15 et_section_regular" >
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2764. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>When thinking about Fair Trade Certified™, what comes to mind? For many the answers focus primarily on wages and working conditions. Digging deeper, though, at the core of the Fair Trade Certified model lies an understanding that for farmers, workers, and fishers to prosper and thrive, we need to recognize the interconnectedness between the planet and its people.</p>
2765. <p>The production of food and goods impacts the environment, while our changing environment also impacts the production of food and goods. Fair trade seeks to <strong>minimize harm to the environment</strong> from production activities while ensuring that <strong>producers have the tools to cope with changes in the environment</strong> – including climate, severe weather, and pests – and evolve more sustainable production models.</p></div>
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2783. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Our Approach to Environmental Sustainability</h3>
2784. <p>The Fair Trade Certified program recognizes the connection between planet and people in three ways: by <strong>minimizing the environmental impact</strong> of production activities; <strong>ensuring that farmers, workers, and fishers have the knowledge they need</strong> to produce sustainably; and <strong>providing funds</strong> to support their sustainability journeys.</p>
2785. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>1. Minimizing the environmental impact of production activities.</strong> Across our programs for farms, fisheries, and factories, our standards and certification first seek to prevent harm to the environment. Farmers must use integrated pest management techniques to minimize chemical use, and our standards prohibit the use of the most harmful pesticides. Fair trade farms may not destroy or degrade natural forest habitats to expand production, a major issue with crops like avocadoes.<a href="#sources">[i]</a> Our factory standards mandate industry-aligned practices for handling hazardous chemicals to prevent soil and water contamination and protect worker health. Fair trade fishers must follow requirements around gear, fishing practices, and careful monitoring of ecosystem metrics to ensure the long-term viability of species and avoid overfishing.</p>
2786. <p style="padding-left: 40px;">Our standards also require all producers to follow local and national laws governing environmental practices, with audits to provide an extra level of incentive to follow these regulations which might otherwise go unenforced.</p>
2787. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>2. Ensuring farmers, workers, and fishers have the knowledge they need to produce sustainably.</strong> Minimizing environmental harm is an important first step, but we go deeper by engaging certified producers as leaders in sustainable production. Required trainings on topics like intercropping, soil analysis, and pest management ensure producers have the tools and knowledge needed to produce sustainably. Our program also provides a structure for producers to put that knowledge into action by creating environmental management systems to prioritize and implement solutions to protect their natural environment.</p>
2788. <p style="padding-left: 40px;"><strong>3. Providing funds to support sustainability journeys. </strong>Sustainable farming, fishing, and factory production take time and money, which is where the <a href="/what-we-do/community-development-funds/">Fair Trade Community Development Fund</a> comes in. Fair Trade Certified producers receive an extra sum of money from their sales of fair trade products. Farmers, fishers, and workers decide how to invest this fund to address the greatest needs of their communities. These community development projects can support investments in sustainable production and help producer communities cope with environmental changes that threaten their livelihoods. In our wild-capture seafood program, fishers must use at least 30% of their Community Development Funds for environmental projects.</p></div>
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2806. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="800" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gabriel-Tiburcio-Garcia-Inzunza.jpg" alt="A fisher, Gabriel Tiburcio García Inzunza, sitting in his boat" title="Gabriel Tiburcio García Inzunza" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gabriel-Tiburcio-Garcia-Inzunza.jpg 1200w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gabriel-Tiburcio-Garcia-Inzunza-980x653.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gabriel-Tiburcio-Garcia-Inzunza-480x320.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8300" /></span>
2807. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_45  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2812. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><em>&#8220;The biggest challenge we face is the preservation of the bay, and we are working hard to address that.&#8221; &#8211; Gabriel Tiburcio García Inzunza, who has been fishing for 42 years</em></p></div>
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2830. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>Fair trade and the planet-people connection</h3>
2831. <p>A trip to the store can make it feel like social and environmental responsibility are competing options. Do you pick the “green” product or the “fair” product? In reality, this is a false choice. The decades-long histories of the environmental justice and fair trade movements teach us that social, economic, and environmental sustainability are deeply entangled: to solve one, we must address the others.</p></div>
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2837. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Marginalized communities on the environmental forefront</h4>
2838. <p>When the state of North Carolina needed a place to dispose of toxic industrial waste in the early 1980s, they picked the small town of Afton, a majority-Black community where 1 in 4 residents was below the poverty line. This sparked protests that brought together environmental and civil rights activists and led to a landmark study that found that “race was the most significant factor in siting hazardous waste facilities, and that three out of every five African Americans and Hispanics live in a community housing toxic waste sites.”<a href="#sources" name="_ftnref1">[ii]</a></p>
2839. <p>The modern environmental justice movement grew out of this recognition that environmental harm often falls most acutely on the least privileged communities – a pattern we have seen for decades in the fair trade movement. Smallholder farmers have long faced environmental challenges that threaten their livelihoods. Fair Trade Certified coffee farmers in Peru had to move production to higher elevations due to rising temperatures, while “coffee rust” – a devastating fungal crop infection – is growing more widespread with climate change, reducing yields and incomes for small producers. Changing weather patterns are also affecting harvests for cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast, and cocoa growing areas are expected to shrink as global temperatures rise.<a href="#sources" name="_ftnref2">[iii]</a></p>
2840. <p>To solve global poverty, we must recognize that 80% of the world’s poor live in rural areas – mostly working in farming – and will need tools, knowledge, and resources to adapt to a changing climate.<a href="#sources">[iv]</a></p></div>
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2846. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Empowered communities are environmental problem-solvers</h4>
2847. <p>While farmers, fishers, and workers are vulnerable to a changing environment, they can also be creative leaders at the forefront of environmental solutions. When those at the core of global supply chains have the tools to put their lived experience into action, we see innovation that lifts up livelihoods and ecosystems alike.</p>
2848. <p>In the Fair Trade Certified program, many producers and workers recognize the link between environmental and economic vitality, and put their fair trade funds to work accordingly:</p>
2849. <p>Farmworkers at Wholesum’s Fair Trade Certified greenhouse farm in Sonora, Mexico voted in 2016 to invest their Community Development Funds to build a store where their families and the community could buy food and essential goods at discounted prices. When electrical bills of nearly $2,000 per month threatened the store’s viability, workers used additional fair trade funds to install solar panels to power the store. In a win for the community and the environment, the panels should pay off in just three years, while saving 1,000 tons in CO2 emissions over their 40-year lifespan.</p>
2850. <p>Fair Trade Certified fishers in communities around the globe are using their Community Development Funds to address issues that threaten both ecosystems and livelihoods. In Mozambique, the Maldives, and Indonesia, fishers invested in beach cleanups and plastic recycling programs to reduce marine trash &#8211; a significant problem for fishing communities. Shrimp fishers in Mexico used their fair trade funds to transport shrimp larvae from threatened waterways to less-polluted estuaries where more will survive and mature, an investment towards a more robust shrimp population and their own future livelihoods.</p>
2851. <p>If we want farms with low carbon footprints, fishing practices that protect marine ecosystems, and factories that don&#8217;t pollute waterways, the farmers, workers, and fishers at the heart of global supply chains must first be resilient, prosperous, and thriving. This means investing in solutions like fair trade that build a foundation of sustainable incomes and safe working conditions while providing resources for communities to tackle the interwoven economic and environmental challenges of the years to come.</p></div>
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2869. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="960" height="540" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fair-Trade-For-Planet-And-People-Campaign-Graphic-for-Website.png" alt="A female farmer standing outside, with the text overlay: Improving lives, protecting the planet #PurchaseWithPurpose" title="Fair Trade For Planet And People - Campaign Graphic for Website" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fair-Trade-For-Planet-And-People-Campaign-Graphic-for-Website.png 960w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fair-Trade-For-Planet-And-People-Campaign-Graphic-for-Website-480x270.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8307" /></span>
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2875. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><em>When you choose Fair Trade Certified products, you&#8217;re purchasing with purpose and making a conscious decision for a better future for planet and people.</em></p></div>
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2893. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3>The Connection Between Planet and People</h3></div>
2894. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_51  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
2899. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Access our full report to learn more about our approach to the environment and hear how Fair Trade Participants have had a positive impact on their local environments.</p></div>
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2901. <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_5 et_pb_bg_layout_light" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fair-Trade-Certified-The-Connection-Between-Planet-People-Position-Paper.pdf">View Report</a>
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2907. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1105" height="1430" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Connection-Between-Planet-People-Position-Paper_Cover-Photo.png" alt="Cover of Fair Trade USA&#039;s position paper: The Connection Between Planet &amp; People Position Paper" title="The Connection Between Planet &amp; People Position Paper_Cover Photo" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Connection-Between-Planet-People-Position-Paper_Cover-Photo.png 1105w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Connection-Between-Planet-People-Position-Paper_Cover-Photo-980x1268.png 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Connection-Between-Planet-People-Position-Paper_Cover-Photo-480x621.png 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1105px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8284" /></span>
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2935. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Sources</h4>
2936. <p>[i] <a href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/avocado_consumption_environmental_and_social_considerations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/avocado_consumption_environmental_and_social_considerations</a></p>
2937. <p>[ii] <a href="https://www.energy.gov/lm/environmental-justice-history" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.energy.gov/lm/environmental-justice-history</a></p>
2938. <p>[iii] Source: Fair Trade USA&#8217;s Planet &amp; People White Paper</p>
2939. <p>[iv] <a href="https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/agriculture</a></p></div>
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2963. <a class="et_pb_button et_pb_button_6 et_pb_bg_layout_dark" href="/about-us/blog/">Back to Blog</a>
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2973. </div></p>
2974. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-for-planet-and-people/">Fair Trade for Planet and People</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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2981. <title>Fair Trade and Safe Working Conditions</title>
2982. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-and-safe-working-conditions/</link>
2984. <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mpeterson@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
2985. <pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:03:46 +0000</pubDate>
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2990. <description><![CDATA[<p>Safe working conditions are essential to bettering lives and enhancing sustainability. Learn how fair trade standards help meet the need for personal well-being, access to on-site safety equipment, clean drinking water, and proper sanitary conditions.</p>
2991. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-and-safe-working-conditions/">Fair Trade and Safe Working Conditions</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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3006. <div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_53  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
3011. <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Nearly 3 million people around the globe die every year due to risk factors in the workplace, including accidents, work-related diseases, and extreme working hours. The COVID-19 pandemic only served to exacerbate the situation, forcing the world to become more aware of the importance of implementing and enforcing strong occupational safety and health systems.</p>
3012. <p>Establishing effective provisions to protect workers requires meaningful participation by employers, employees, public health actors, and other relevant parties. At Fair Trade USA™, we consider the perspectives of all these groups in assembling standards for creating and maintaining safe working environments that protect the health of workers.</div>
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3018. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Advantages of Strong Workplace Safety Standards</h4>
3019. <p>The resulting benefits of strong workplace safety standards are profound for workers, as well as management and the business enterprise overall. For workers, safety measures can prevent injuries, illness, and loss of life. At the same time, the knowledge that workers are safe in their place of employment can lead to greater peace of mind for workers and their families. For businesses, a safer work environment can lead to reduced costs, improved morale and culture, and enhanced production.</p>
3020. <p>When a company’s safety standards are verified through a credible program like Fair Trade Certified™, brands, retailers, and traders can source their products with confidence, helping improve traceability and credibility for their business, and creating shared value for consumers who care about shopping ethically. The end game is to generate a true win-win scenario for everyone involved.</div>
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3038. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1053" height="702" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brenda-Guadalupe-Prado-Rodriguez.jpg" alt="Brenda Guadalupe Prado Rodriguez" title="Brenda Guadalupe Prado Rodriguez" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brenda-Guadalupe-Prado-Rodriguez.jpg 1053w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brenda-Guadalupe-Prado-Rodriguez-980x653.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Brenda-Guadalupe-Prado-Rodriguez-480x320.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1053px, 100vw" class="wp-image-8077" /></span>
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3044. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><em>“Fair trade is a great incentive to keep improving; it’s a sign of trust. I enjoy working for a company that has this certification and high standards.” &#8211; Brenda Guadalupe Prado Rodriguez, a</em><br />
3045. <em>quality control supervisor at the MHMR packing plant, Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico</em></div>
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3063. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Fair Trade Certified&#8217;s Approach to Workplace Safety</h4>
3064. <p>How do we contribute to the establishment and enforcement of safe working conditions? Fair Trade Certified producers, groups of producers, and facilities of all sizes, including farms, fisheries, and factories, are audited according to our rigorous standards for sustainability, fair wages, and workplace safety. Our organization develops, implements, and monitors our fair trade standards with the goals of driving income equality, community and individual well-being, empowerment, and environmental stewardship.</p>
3065. <p>Our <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/theory-of-change/">Theory of Change</a> describes how the strategies and activities of an organization can impact the lives and livelihoods of farmers, fishers, and workers in hired labor settings over time. This model is built on four stakeholder journeys:</p>
3066. <ul>
3067. <li>Resilient Communities</li>
3068. <li>Conscious Consumers</li>
3069. <li>Mutually Beneficial Trade</li>
3070. <li>Prosperous Individuals</li>
3071. </ul>
3072. <p>Our focus on helping to establish and maintain Prosperous Individuals throughout the world includes our protocols for safe working conditions. We seek to provide protections for workers, farmers, and fishers by requiring secure environments, additional capital and resources, and education along their path to achieving fair trade certification</p>
3073. <p>However, our workplace safety standards do not solely pertain to the well-being of individuals. All stakeholder goals work in tandem, so that providing for the safety and health of certified producers can also lead to Resilient Communities made up of secure families who are treated equitably, Mutually Beneficial Trade sourced from ethical supply chains, and Conscious Consumers made aware of fair trade practices and understanding their value.</div>
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3079. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Setting the Standards for Workplace Safety</h4>
3080. <p>An important way that Fair Trade Certified drives collective empowerment is by setting industry and agricultural standards that establish groups to foster communication and collaboration on important issues such as health and safety, community investments, and working conditions. As an example, our Agricultural Production Standard (APS) requires the formation of a Fair Trade Committee, a Health and Safety Committee, and a Social Engagement Team that collaborate to set, enforce, and communicate guiding principles for the workplace, including:</p>
3081. <ul>
3082. <li>Ensuring adequate first aid supplies and access to medical services are provided in the case of workplace incidents.</li>
3083. <li>Workers are provided with acute medical care for all workplace injuries and illnesses, as well as lost wages during immediate recovery time.</li>
3084. <li>Machinery and equipment on the site, as well as worker transportation, are maintained and equipped with appropriate safety devices.</li>
3085. <li>In hot climates and in hot workplaces, workers are provided with suitably cool water and shade for rest breaks in order to protect against heat stress.</li>
3086. </ul></div>
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3092. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Examples of Our Safety Standards in Action</h4>
3093. <p><strong>Personal Well-Being: </strong></p>
3094. <ul>
3095. <li>A major U.S. retailer sourcing their produce from Fair Trade Certified tomato farms in Mexico indicated only 6% of workers reported accidents in the last year, while 94% said that they always felt physically safe while working.</li>
3096. <li>We surveyed over 11,000 workers employed at factories across China, India, Mexico, Nepal, and Vietnam that implemented Fair Trade Certified standards between 2016 – 2022 and learned that 90% of the respondents now feel safe working there (vs. 65% in 2016)</li>
3097. </ul>
3098. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3099. <p><strong>On-Site Safety Equipment:</strong></p>
3100. <ul>
3101. <li>Franklin Baker Company, a producer of Fair Trade Certified coconuts in the Philippines, has provided not only first aid kits for workers, but also cash assistance to employees who tested positive for COVID-19 to take care of their medical expenses and food.</li>
3102. <li>In Peru, Fair Trade Certified coffee cooperative Asociación Provincial de Cafetaleros Solidarios San Ignacio presented workers with COVID training, bio-safety products, as well as first aid kits.</li>
3103. </ul>
3104. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3105. <p><strong>Clean Drinking Water and Sanitary Conditions:</strong></p>
3106. <ul>
3107. <li>The Intebaj SAPI de CV tomato growers located in Salamanca &amp; Santiago Valley in Guanajuato, Mexico recognized that the bathrooms of 50 of their workers’ residential homes (housing over 200 individuals in total) lacked basic sanitary infrastructure. A Community Development Fund project is now helping to fund construction costs for each of the bathrooms identified as needing upgrades. Making the bathrooms more hygienic will help prevent illnesses contributing to absences from work and medical expenses. It also enhances workers’ sense of health and well-being.</li>
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3132. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><em>A field worker pours himself water at Usina Goiasa in Goiás, Brazil. Because the sugar at Goiasa is organic, weeding is done manually. A managing supervisor receives hourly updates about the temperature, humidity, and air quality, and advises workers to stop if they reach unhealthy or unsafe levels. Each worker has their own dedicated water bottle to ensure proper hydration throughout their shift.</em></div>
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3150. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>A Global Initiative</h4>
3151. <p>Fair Trade USA is proud to align its practices with the <a href="/what-we-do/sustainable-development/">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</a> adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. While the SDGs were primarily conceived as government-level objectives, achievement of the goals and targets will require an investment from all stakeholders, including the business community.</p>
3152. <p>We track our impact and measure progress against 6 of the 17 SDGs, with our focus on Safe Working Conditions supporting two specifically:</p>
3153. <ul>
3154. <li>SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation &#8211; Fair trade standards require that workers have access to potable water and adequate sanitation facilities on plantations and in factories.</li>
3155. <li>SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth &#8211; Fair trade standards minimize workplace risks and ensure that appropriate measures are taken to ensure that workers and farmers are safe.</li>
3156. </ul>
3157. <p>Through collaboration with our partners, we aspire to improve livelihoods, protect the environment, and build resilient, transparent supply chains. Together, we can build a more equitable world!</div>
3158. </div>
3159. </div>
3164. </div><div id="safe-working-conditions-report" class="et_pb_row et_pb_row_70">
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3175. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Safe Working Conditions Report</h4></div>
3176. </div><div class="et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_62  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light">
3181. <div class="et_pb_text_inner">Access our full report to learn more about the advantages of a safe working environment for workers and businesses, Fair Trade USA&#8217;s approach to workplace safety and standards, and how fair trade standards help meet the need for personal well-being, access to on-site safety equipment, clean drinking water, and proper sanitary conditions.</div>
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3224. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/fair-trade-and-safe-working-conditions/">Fair Trade and Safe Working Conditions</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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3231. <title>Purchase With Purpose: One of these things is definitely not like the other</title>
3232. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/purchase-with-purpose-one-of-these-things-is-definitely-not-like-the-other/</link>
3234. <dc:creator><![CDATA[marketing@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
3235. <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2023 21:50:13 +0000</pubDate>
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3238.  
3239. <description><![CDATA[<p>Our 2023 campaign ‘Purchase with Purpose' will highlight the impact of Fair Trade Certified and encourage businesses and consumers to make better investments with shopping dollars and sourcing decisions that help improve lives and protect the planet.</p>
3240. <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/purchase-with-purpose-one-of-these-things-is-definitely-not-like-the-other/">Purchase With Purpose: One of these things is definitely not like the other</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org">Fair Trade Certified</a>.</p>
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3260. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>If you ever watched Sesame Street as a kid, you may remember the song “One of these things is not like the other”, which entered the cultural fabric of multiple generations and, according to researchers<a href="#sources">[i]</a>, gave Sesame Street viewers a 40% higher ability to sort and distinguish similar and dissimilar groupings of objects.</p>
3261. <p>How are our sorting abilities today? How easy is it for us to make purchasing decisions when we have competing priorities? And, how easy is it for us to find products that have been certified to the best ethical and environmental standards so that our purchases align with our economic resources and our values?</p>
3262. <p>The average consumer is managing inflationary prices and fears of a recession, choice-overload or disappearing product favorites, and heightened interest in sustainable and ethical products. Brands and retailers, on the other hand, face the impossible tasks of product differentiation, supply chain resiliency, and customer loyalty.</p>
3263. <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Trust</strong></span> is what ultimately drives a consumer to choose one brand or product over the other. The <a href="https://www.edelman.com/trust/2023/trust-barometer">Edelman Trust Barometer</a>, a global report that measures global trust, has published its 23rd edition this year, and once again Business is the only institution seen as competent and ethical. Global respondents in this research expect businesses to “inform, debate, and deliver” solutions for sustainable, fair, and ethical restoration.</p>
3264. <p>That’s why<strong> we’re excited to announce our 2023 campaign ‘Purchase with Purpose’!</strong> We are leaning into those expectations to support our global partners, provide greater clarity for people shopping, and deliver sustainable livelihoods to the people behind the products bought and sold. Here’s how:</p>
3265. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3266. <h3><strong>1. Label it Fair!</strong></h3>
3267. <p>We will be celebrating and promoting the pledges of our brand, retail, and distributor partners who are meeting and increasing their ethical sourcing commitments. These industry and sector leaders are holding themselves accountable to our rigorous third-party certification, promoting transparency, and encouraging ongoing improvements. By differentiating their products with the Fair Trade Certified™ label, they are deepening loyalty between their brands and their customers. 78% of consumers trust in the independent, objective assurance that the Fair Trade Certified label promises. Only one of the two products in the campaign bears the label. Wondering which line of shoes, coffee, chocolate, cosmetics are benefiting from consumer loyalty and love? <a href="/what-we-do/brands/">Take a look</a> at some of our partners who are reducing risk in their supply chains, creating deeper engagement with their customers, and building lasting impact for workers, farmers, fishers, and their communities around the world.</p></div>
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3285. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Jeans.jpg" alt="An ad from Fair Trade Certified&#039;s &#039;Purchase With Purpose&#039; campaign that shows two identical photos of jeans, but explains that one is not like the other because one features the Fair Trade Certified label." title="Fair Trade Certified Ad Campaign_Purchase With Purpose_Jeans" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Jeans.jpg 1080w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Jeans-980x1225.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Jeans-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw" class="wp-image-7635" /></span>
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3297. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Roses.jpg" alt="An ad from Fair Trade Certified&#039;s &#039;Purchase With Purpose&#039; campaign that shows two identical photos of roses, but explains that one is not like the other because one features the Fair Trade Certified label." title="Fair Trade Certified Ad Campaign_Roses" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Roses.jpg 1080w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Roses-980x1225.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Roses-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw" class="wp-image-7644" /></span>
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3315. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h3><strong>2. Look for the label!</strong></h3>
3316. <p>Despite the hardships of the last few years, consumers’ demand for sustainable products is growing and their willingness to pay for sustainable goods is increasing. 63% of people surveyed in Edelman’s study said that they buy or advocate for brands based upon their beliefs and values. In another study<a href="#sources">[ii]</a>, 86% of shoppers want more sustainable and equitable products, 75% consider sustainability traits when choosing between brands and 77% of consumers are more willing to spend more with a company that has a corporate social responsibility pledge<a href="#sources">[iii]</a>. In our recent <a href="/consumer-insights/">consumer research</a> over 65% of consumers recognize the Fair Trade Certified label, one in three said they are more likely to buy a product with it, and 40% reported a willingness to pay 20% more.</p>
3317. <p>Will consumers trade loyalty for sustainability? Or will they trade loyalty for lower prices? In a recent Blackhawk Network marketing study, 25% of respondents said they are spending less with the brands they typically buy from, and are reprioritizing how much they spend, and where they spend it. The time is now for retailers (online or offline) to highlight sustainable brands, even their own private label brands with a trusted label like Fair Trade Certified – and to engage 82% of shoppers<a href="#sources">[iv]</a> who say they want to embrace sustainable and people-first practices with their purchases.</p>
3318. <p>If you are a brand or retailer, you do not need to compromise. Fair trade certification mitigates hidden social, economic, and environmental risks thus strengthening your supply chains – all while meeting consumer demand for transparency and sustainability. And for all of us who are shoppers, we do not need to compromise either! Fair Trade Certified products can be found across the broadest range of categories and stores, so look for the label and let your favorite brands and retailers know you want to <a href="/our-community/shop-fair-trade/">Purchase with Purpose</a>!</p>
3319. <p>So, as we move into a new year are we prepared to sort as those wonderful puppets taught to us many years ago? Are we ready to answer the call to make long term investments with our <a href="https://action.fairtradecertified.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">shopping dollars</a> and <a href="/get-started/">sourcing decisions</a> toward sustainable solutions? We are committed to unlocking the ability of consumers and companies to Purchase with Purpose and to demonstrate that the Fair Trade Certified label is definitively not like the others.</p>
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3350. <span class="et_pb_image_wrap "><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1350" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Coffee.jpg" alt="An ad from Fair Trade Certified&#039;s &#039;Purchase With Purpose&#039; campaign that shows two identical photos of a coffee bag, but explains that one is not like the other because one features the Fair Trade Certified label." title="Fair Trade Certified Ad Campaign_Coffee" srcset="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Coffee.jpg 1080w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Coffee-980x1225.jpg 980w, https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fair-Trade-Certified-Ad-Campaign_Coffee-480x600.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1080px, 100vw" class="wp-image-7646" /></span>
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3378. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Sources</h4>
3379. <p>[i] “The Elephant in the Living Room: Make Television work for your kids”, Book by Dimitri A. Christakis, Frederick J. Zimmerman</p>
3380. <p>[ii] “Sustainability Survey and Index Launch.” STIFEL Institutional Group, May 2021”</p>
3381. <p>[iii] “Sustainability, green traits key concerns in brand selection: Report”, Jan 2022 (4), Sustainable Market Share Index, NYU STERN Center for Sustainable Business, August 2021</p>
3382. <p>[iv] https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2022/12/05/what-recent-trends-say-about-sustainable-shopping-in-2023/?sh=5c6a18ce6fc0</p></div>
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3414. <title>Why Industry Leaders are Increasingly Turning to True Cost Accounting</title>
3415. <link>https://www.fairtradecertified.org/blog/why-industry-leaders-are-increasingly-turning-to-true-cost-accounting/</link>
3417. <dc:creator><![CDATA[marketing@fairtradeusa.org]]></dc:creator>
3418. <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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3422. <description><![CDATA[<p>True Cost Accounting, also known as True Pricing, is the idea that we can determine a price that better accounts for impacts on communities and the environment during the production process.</p>
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3443. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Over the next two decades, the consumer sector is predicted to grow at a strong rate of five percent per year. Disruptions such as worker health and safety issues, labor rights violations, and the impact of climate change have the potential to dramatically alter these growth projections, as well as the total return to shareholders.<a href="#sources">[i]</a> As a result, investors have been prioritizing sustainability initiatives that minimize disruptions and build resiliency at an increasing rate; $357 billion in assets were invested in sustainable funds at the end of 2021, more than four times the amount in 2018.<a href="#sources">[ii] </a></p>
3444. <p>The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the already growing use of sustainability metrics and elevated the challenges we face as an interconnected, global economy: labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and fears of a recession creating uncertainty among businesses worldwide. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment professionals now indicate that the pandemic highlights the need for <em>systemic thinking</em>.</p>
3445. <p>It is tempting to look at short-term savings when facing economic contraction. In reality, this approach is the opposite of systemic thinking; it undercuts the stability of markets and undermines sustainable supply chain health.</p>
3446. <p>Instead, one effective approach to systemic thinking is True Cost Accounting (TCA).</p>
3447. <p>Also known as True Pricing, TCA is the idea that we can determine a price that better accounts for impacts on communities and the environment during the production process. TCA often translates to a higher upfront cost when sourcing or manufacturing a final product, which accounts for the resources the business must invest to keep their supply chains resilient and ethical.</p>
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3449. <h4>In a time of economic contraction, why do market leaders invest their resources in using TCA for supply chain resilience?</h4>
3450. <p>In short: True Cost Accounting reveals <em>externalities</em>.</p>
3451. <p>An “externality” is a cost associated with the production of a good that is not reflected in its final price. Communities or ecosystems tend to absorb and bear the burden of negative externalities. If a company places a production plant near a town and does not enact measures to keep local bodies of water clean, the community and the environment “pay” the cost. In addition, communities of color and vulnerable populations disproportionately experience negative externalities. These costs can also impact communities across the globe or future generations.</p>
3452. <p>TCA includes the cost of actions taken either to prevent or to remediate negative impacts. These actions include removing carbon dioxide from the air, protecting or restoring forests, or providing fair wages so that communities remain healthy and free of practices such as forced or child labor. It is not a simple calculation; our world is increasingly interconnected, and every product draws on different sources of human and natural capital.</p>
3453. <p>The last few years have shown that companies with higher ESG performance are more resilient, and this is recognized by investment firms and private investors. Now more than ever, Wall Street is paying attention to a company&#8217;s long-term investments in environmental and social sustainability as an indicator of business health and longevity. This shift away from short-term profit at the expense of communities and ecosystems in favor of stable, long-term investments that are socially and environmentally sustainable, is a shift away from shareholder capitalism towards <em>stakeholder capitalism</em>.<a href="#sources">[iii]</a></p>
3454. <p>According to recent research, despite the hardships of the last few years, consumers’ willingness to pay for sustainable goods is <em>increasing</em>, and they accept that sustainably made products may have higher production costs.<a href="#sources">[iv]</a><sup> </sup>Consumer demand for sustainable products is growing, and businesses that respond authentically stand to profit.</p>
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3456. <h4>Where does Fair Trade USA™ fit into this equation?</h4>
3457. <p>While no framework or program will account for every externality, the Fair Trade USA model is proving the value that products that more closely reflect their true cost represent in the market.</p>
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3459. <h4>Fair Trade USA&#8217;s auditing system helps ensure workers are treated well.</h4>
3460. <ul>
3461. <li>Our standards require that producers have the frameworks necessary to prevent forced labor and child labor, and to ensure workers receive fair wages, based on country-specific benchmarks.</li>
3462. <li>Working conditions are safer and producers have access to health care and emergency medical funds if needed. Because of community development projects and cash transfers, workers and their families also experience improved health. Projects focused on child education foster prosperity for the entire community.</li>
3463. <li>Participation in the fair trade system results in higher retention rates and less absenteeism, which are critical elements of a sustainable, resilient supply chain.</li>
3464. </ul>
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3466. <h4>Fair Trade Certified™ products can have lower environmental externalities.</h4>
3467. <ul>
3468. <li>Fair Trade Certified farms, factories and fisheries receive training focused on environmental performance improvement relevant to their industry. For example, farms are encouraged to evaluate and enhance biodiversity, soil health, and waste and water management.</li>
3469. <li>Fair trade farmers are also trained in organic farming and integrated pest management methods, which have lower greenhouse gas emissions and higher organic soil carbon sequestration than industrial farming methods.</li>
3470. <li>Collectively, these practices contribute to climate change mitigation efforts.</li>
3471. <li>Fair Trade Certified fisheries invest in long-term viability of species ensuring biodiversity and ecosystem protection. By leveraging data and monitoring systems, communities invest in the sustainability of the natural resources needed to ensure healthy oceans and species.</li>
3472. <li>Fair Trade Certified factories are required to implement practices related to the handling and disposal of chemicals that are hazardous to the environment or people, good waste management practices, and prevention of water contamination, which have very immediate impacts on worker/community health and the environment.</li>
3473. </ul>
3474. <p>In a time of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever for companies to continue investing in supply chain resiliency rather than focusing on short-term gains. Fair Trade Certified products help mitigate hidden social, economic, and environmental risks compared to conventional products, thus strengthening supply chains. While supply chain auditing and certification may have an upfront cost, they ultimately have a stabilizing effect on a business’ supply chain as well as its reputation – all while meeting consumer demand for transparency and sustainability.</p></div>
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3502. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h4>Sources</h4>
3503. <p>[i] Anne-Titia Bove and Steven Schwartz, Starting at the Source: Sustainability in Supply Chains, (McKinsey<br />Sustainability 2016).</p>
3504. <p>[ii] Alyssa Stankiewicz, Sustainable Funds U.S. Landscape Report 2021: Another Year of Broken Records, (Morningstar<br />Manager Research 2022).</p>
3505. <p>[iii] Dame Vivian Hunt, Robin Nuttall, and Yuito Yamada. From principle to practice: Making stakeholder capitalism work. (McKinsey &amp; Company 2021).</p>
3506. <p>[iv] Consumers are Willing to Pay More For Sustainable Products Despite Inflation, According to Capterra. (BusinessWire 2022).</p></div>
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3546. <description><![CDATA[<p>We began the Needs Assessment Redesign (NAR) project to improve the process Fair Trade Committees follow to scope, establish, and measure the impact of their Fair Trade Premium investments.</p>
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3567. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><em>With support from the <a href="https://walmart.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Walmart Foundation</a>, Fair Trade USA completes a comprehensive project to improve <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/needs-assessment/">Needs Assessments</a>. The project outlines multiple technological and system improvements to the Needs Assessment process — which is critical to maximizing the impact of Premium fund investments into worker communities. The improvement project is scheduled to be completed in January 2023.</em></p></div>
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3573. <div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p>Every Fair Trade Certified™ product you purchase delivers a financial premium back to the farmers, fishers, and workers who created or harvested that product. That premium pools into <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/community-development-funds/">Community Development Funds</a>, a core element of the fair trade model. Determining how and where community development investments should be made is a democratic process among the farmers, fishers, and workers who benefit from the investment. The goal is to identify the most pressing needs of the community which are surfaced by conducting a Needs Assessment.</p>
3574. <p>As part of our commitment to ongoing improvement, Fair Trade USA began the Needs Assessment Redesign (NAR) project after becoming aware of areas where producers and workers would benefit more from stronger support in the Needs Assessment process. The intention of the NAR project is to optimize the investment of Fair Trade Premiums by ensuring that the process systematically incorporates the perspectives of producers and program participants in their specific context. Fair Trade USA works across 51 countries and every community has their own specific needs and challenges.</p>
3575. <p>With funding support from the Walmart Foundation, the project began with an initial design phase in 2020 intended to find gaps and improvements to current Needs Assessment processes. Consisting of interviews and workshops with producers and Fair Trade USA staff, the design phase shaped pilot projects later implemented in Mexico, Colombia, and Indonesia in 2021, in which interviews, focus groups, and a survey were administered to program participants. In culmination, a research team from Wageningen University &amp; Research (WUR) provided an <a href="https://edepot.wur.nl/582567" target="_blank" rel="noopener">independent assessment of the pilots and shared a number of key findings.</a></p>
3576. <p>The design phase and pilot led to findings critical to the NAR project:</p>
3577. <ul>
3578. <li>Fair Trade Committees would benefit from additional support from Fair Trade USA consultants and producers in implementing the Needs Assessment.</li>
3579. <li>Meeting the Premium fund beneficiaries (Fair Trade Committees and certificate holders) where they currently are in terms of skillsets and motivation is critical in the design and success of the process and tools associated with the Needs Assessment.</li>
3580. <li>The projects and funds will be more effectively distributed if producers can conduct Needs Assessments more often, and if Fair Trade Committees and producers receive more regular training on implementing the Needs Assessment process.</li>
3581. <li>Further digitalization of the Needs Assessment process would increase efficiency, and the resulting data visualization capability would make it easier to identify needs and trends.</li>
3582. </ul>
3583. <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Project Outcomes and Next Steps</strong></span><br />The NAR project has informed multiple developments to the Needs Assessment process.</p>
3584. <p>1. The creation of a new learning platform for producers, the Fair Trade Academy, which will provide simple, digestible modules streamlining the Needs Assessment process.</p>
3585. <p>2. A Partner Portal application for producers that includes dashboards, toolkits, and trainings. These tools will allow producers to approach the Needs Assessment flexibly, choosing the components that best support them rather than having a predetermined process.</p>
3586. <p>3. A data visualization tool within the Partner Portal that will help producers understand and optimize the Needs Assessment process and communicate about it with their communities and buyers. As a result of these innovations, producers are driven to spend the Premium funds in ways that are informed by data, and best meet the specific needs of their communities.</p>
3587. <p>4. The Partner Portal and its suite of tools standardizes and automates Needs Assessment processes.</p>
3588. <div id="attachment_7244" style="width: 642px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-7244" class="wp-image-7244" src="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fair-Trade-Academy-Courses-Screen.png" alt="Fair Trade Academy - Courses Screen" width="632" height="332" /><p id="caption-attachment-7244" class="wp-caption-text"><em>Fair Trade Academy portal offering courses on the Needs Assessment and Premium Planning.</em></p></div>
3589. <p>&nbsp;</p>
3590. <p>Needs Assessment developments will revolutionize how Fair Trade USA and our partners track community development project outcomes, understand needs across different supply chains, and optimize program interventions. These tools create efficiencies for producer partners and their spend of Community Development Funds, expanding support more effectively and enhancing communication with our brand partners about their impact.</p>
3591. <p>The project is set to be completed in December 2022, and the new <a href="https://www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/needs-assessment/">Resource Hub is already live here</a>, making a selection of these resources available to the public. The Fair Trade Academy and Partner Portal will both be launched in January 2023. </p></div>
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