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brazzilmag.com Bill Barrett
Based in Petrópolis, a city in the Brazilian southeastern state of Rio de Janeiro, textile mill Razão Social (Social Reason) has found in fair and ethical trade the opportunity to grow and reach out to markets beyond the borders of Brazil. With only two years of existence, the manufacturer has already opened its own store and exports to France on a regular basis. Now, the aim is to reach new destinations. (more…)
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guelphmercury.com Bill Barrett
The fair trade certified coffee market is not only fairer to farmers than the conventional coffee market, it is a uniquely remarkable way to stimulate economic growth in some of the poorest communities on the Earth.
My perspective is in direct contrast to an opinion column by Gene Callahan that appeared on this page Aug. 14. (more…)
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Reuters Dana Ford
LA MERCED, Peru, Aug 18 (Reuters) - Coffee production in Peru, the world’s largest exporter of organic coffee, is booming as growers focus on quality, develop niche markets and find ways around walls that can block growth.
After starting his farm four years ago, Peruvian coffee farmer Oscar Chavez, 32, has transformed his organic project into a viable business. He stood on the top ridge of his fair-trade field recently, gazing at plants bursting with fire red and yellow berries, and saw a bright future. (more…)
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news.bbc.co.uk Peter Baker
Reforming the economics of food production and supply would be beneficial for a number of environmental and social problems, argues Peter Baker. A key issue, he says, is understanding the energy involved in putting food on your plate.
Global development, global debt, global warming, food miles, food security, food riots, peak oil, peak water…
What’s this got to do with small farmers and global food chains?
The answer is that all the issues mentioned above intersect over small farmers. (more…)
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www.indybay.org Fair Trade Now
Meet with other fair trade supporters
and then go mess with the free trade bus tomorrow 9am
REMINDER: FAIR TRADE S’MORES HAPPY HOUR! Wednesday, August 13 at 6:00 PM - Picnic Tables at Dolores Park in San Francisco
Bring Your Own: Graham crackers, marshmallows, something to roast marshmallows on (ie sticks, wire hangers), Fair Trade chocolate (which you can find near Dolores Park at stores like Global Exchange, Bi-rite, Rainbow, etc)* (more…)
