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  • Tania Petricevic
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    "In the 21st Century, Fair Trade should be our only option.  As our conscious level elevates, we have the responsibility as human beings to chooses Fair Trade if and when available."

    Tania Petricevic, Founder, La Yapa Organic

  • Samantha Dickey
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    "Fair Trade helps farmers' children get to go to school.  Should they lose their education just so I can feel pretty?"

    Samantha Dickey, Founder, Dirty Beauty

  • Danny Ronen
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    The best thing about introducing people to FAIR. is watching their perspectives change. Not only are they learning about new and exciting spirits, but many times, we end up just discussing the Fair Trade model and long-term sustainability in general. It's truly an honor to be able to affect change through cocktails.

    Danny Ronen, National Brandmaster, The Fair Trade Spirits Co.

  • Molly Greenwood and Michael Mapel
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    "We always make a special effort to source the very best ingredients for our bakery, and that means buying Fair Trade.  It's perfect because we get top quality products while helping to ensure fair wages for farmers, avoid harmful pesticides, and protect the environment." 

    Molly Greenwood and Michael Mapel, Co-Owners, The Secret Goldfish Baking Co.

  • Gina De Roma
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    "By supporting sustainable agriculture, fair prices for farmers, safe conditions for workers, a decent living wage and the right to organize in developing communities around the world, I am protecting and ensuring those same rights and values for workers and small farmers here at home.  In today's global economy, true free trade requires Fair Trade." 

    Gina De Roma, Author and Blogger, The Philosopher's Spoon

  • Fedele Bauccio
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    "Globalization has made it difficult to know how much, if any, of our purchasing dollars get to the people who grow our food. Fair Trade certification tells me they are being paid a fair price for their hard work."

    Fedele Bauccio, CEO, Bon Appétit Management Company

  • Sarah Endline
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    “sweetriot was founded upon the principle of creating change in the world.  My grandparents were farmers, and I know how hard they worked.  Creating value for everyone in our supply chain and sourcing directly in Latin America where the cacao bean was first discovered is an important part of our mission still today.” 

    Sarah Endline, CEO & Founder/Mastermind & Chief Rioter, sweetriot

  • Timothy Young
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    “Once Fair Trade organic sugar became available on the market, it was an easy decision for us to make. We know our fruit comes from local farmers where we have direct relations, where we can assure the fair treatment of people and planet. However, this has not been the case with organic sugar as it is comes from overseas. Fair Trade certification assures that the small farmer is paid a fair wage in the sometimes cruel and exploitative world of globally traded food commodities.”

    Timothy Young, President/Chef, Food For Thought, Inc

  • Barton Seaver
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    Fair Trade is a global effort to alleviate poverty in developing countries.  It's all about small changes that you can make as a consumer to ensure that the farmers and workers who produce the food we eat every day are treated fairly and paid fairly for all their hard work.

    Barton Seaver, Chef and Author, For Cod and Country

  • Selena Cuffe
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    "Fair Trade is an important part of our business.  It is truly life affirming to take the knowledge and training I’ve gotten to help others invest in their communities and their selves.  That is actually part of the mission of Heritage Link Brands, so adding a Fair Trade wine to our portfolio like One World was an easy decision."

    Selena Cuffe, CEO, Heritage Link Brands

  • Keri Lehmann
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    “It's important to me that any ingredient that I import comes from hands that were paid a fair wage, ethically sourced, and in good working conditions. By using Fair Trade Certified ingredients, I can be confident that my purchases contributed to the betterment of a group, as opposed to the continuation of harm. And so can my customers."

     

    Keri Lehmann, Founder, Savvy Bohème

  • Courtney Apple
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    "We are all about sustainable giving.  When people purchase a bar of our soap, we donate a bar to help prevent illness and save a child’s life.  By choosing Fair Trade, we are also able to support the communities that farm the cocoa and shea butters for our soap with every bar purchased.  For us, using Fair Trade ingredients is about continuing our mission of sustainable giving."  

    Courtney Apple, Co-Founder, Hand in Hand Soap

  • Pam Theodosakis
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    "Being involved with Fair Trade is such an honor. It allows us the opportunity to offer unique quality products while improving the lives of others."

    Pam Theodosakis, Founder/Trendologist, prAna

  • George Chavel
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    Because every farmer matters, every purchase matters. Last year we nearly doubled our purchase of fair and responsibly traded coffee in the U.S. and we are proud to continue expanding our support for Fair Trade products in the coming year with a goal to improve the lives of farmers and protect the environment.

    George Chavel, President and CEO, Sodexo, Inc.

  • Kathy Blintz Fertitta
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    "Kumani was formed to not only create a top-notched natural product line, but to create a new awareness in the beauty industry concerning ingredients indigenous to third world countries and the fairness involved in obtaining them. Our foundation is based on women empowering women around the world…making a beautiful difference in many ways.”

    Kathy Blintz Fertitta, CEO & Principal, Creative Retail Packaging

  • Martha Rose
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    "The growing Fair Trade movement is one of the most exciting developments in today’s food world; it gives me hope for the future. We are all benefiting from it – those who produce the wonderful food products, we who enjoy these foods, and the earth.  I wish all social change could come in a chocolate delivery system, a scoop of ice cream, a mango or a cup of espresso!"

    Martha Rose, Author, Chef & New York Times Columnist, Recipes for Health

  • Steven Kessler
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    "We are proud to know that with each purchase of Steaz, you help us in giving back to all the wonderful Fair Trade farmers that cultivate the world's best quality organic tea in each of our products."

    Steven Kessler, Co-Founder, The Healthy Beverage Company (Steaz)

  • Ashley Koff
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    "We are a global community. We really can't look at products as just being healthy for us, we need to look at what's healthy for the world."

    Ashley Koff, R.D.

  • Blair Kellison
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    “A product that’s good for your health must also be made in a way that’s healthy all the way through the supply chain. Fair Trade certification is an important tool for us to ensure that we are doing this. It’s a validation to consumers about the way we do business.”

    Blair Kellison, CEO, Traditional Medicinals

  • Ahmed Rahim
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    "Supporting Fair Trade means you are helping support farmers and communities in developing countries that need the extra financial benefits of our purchasing power. This financial contribution can help cooperatives build schools, hospitals, better roads, safer homes and overall, improve the quality of life. So next time you are making a decision of which product to buy, look for the Fair Trade Certified label…every purchase matters!"

    Ahmed Rahim, Founder & CEO, Numi Organic Tea

  • Santiago Halty
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    "Every purchase matters because there is a chance to do good in every action we take in life. When buying something for ourselves or our loved ones, there is an option to think about those who make our products, and make a conscious decision. No action is too small!"

    Santiago Halty, Founder, Senda Athletics

  • Selena Cuffe
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    "Oftentimes people think Fair Trade means more expensive which is not always true.  There are many Fair Trade products, including ours, that are affordable and priced at or even below similar items.  Every purchase does matter.  So the question for buyers is how will you vote with your dollars?"

    Selena Cuffe, CEO, Heritage Link Brands

  • Selena Cuffe
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    "Doing business in South Africa adds an extra layer of complexity given its legacy of apartheid.  Partnering with Koopmanskloof to launch the One World brand was serendipitous.  Their stated philosophy is 'diversity in harmony' and the business structure of Koopmanskloof as a Fair Trade certified winery with a significant percentage of worker-owners on the farm reflects that."

    Selena Cuffe, CEO, Heritage Link Brands

  • Chris Ryan
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    "Fair Trade has without question elevated the conversation about farmer compensation in the specialty coffee industry. That topic is as relevant as ever with coffee prices on the C-market continuing to fluctuate to present new challenges to all parts of the coffee supply chain."

    Chris Ryan, Editor, Fresh Cup Magazine

  • Tony Bedard
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    "We have a long tradition of supporting sustainable organic agriculture, environmental responsibility, fair business practices, and community programs; Fair Trade is a natural partner in Frontier's ongoing commitment to responsible business practices.  I urge everyone to support the efforts of Fair Trade USA by purchasing products and ingredients that are Fair Trade Certified."

    Tony Bedard, CEO, Frontier Natural Products Co-op

  • David Kerdoon
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    "We believe in not only bettering the lives of our employees and customers, but our suppliers as well.  Fair Trade certification helps insure this goal is met which would otherwise be difficult to achieve for our suppliers that are half a world away."

    David Kerdoon, CEO, Sencha Naturals

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