Behind the Seal
Follow the latest news, announcements, and real-life stories about the fair trade vision unfolding as a way of life.
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5 Common Myths About Fair Trade Coffee
In the midst of a coffee crisis, it's more important than ever to know the truth about fair trade coffee.
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Peeling Back the Fair Trade Certified Haitian Mango
In a nation crippled by natural disasters and unstable markets, fair trade mangoes provide hope for stable livelihoods.
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Brick by Brick: Rebuilding Public Schools in Côte d’Ivoire
This is Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate at work.
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Coffee in Crisis: How to Take Action
Amidst a growing coffee industry, coffee farmers are facing a crisis that threatens their basic livelihoods.
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6 Times Fair Trade Funds Supported Education
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
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Meet Latha and Gautam, Mother and Son in Tirrupur
She worked hard to create a better future for her son. Now, he wants to do the same for her in return.
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Fair Trade Organic Tea Growers in China Invest in Children’s Education
With the extra money earned through Fair Trade certification, tea growers in the Jiangxi province of southeast China fund scholarships, classrooms, and school supplies for their community.
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Guatemala finds innovative solutions to fight devastating coffee leaf rust outbreak
In the face of an extreme challenges this organization banded together to come up with an innovative solution to fight the problem and save their coffee trees. Learn more about how they did this and why Fair Trade was a crucial part of their plan.