Children in the first grade at a primary school in Mexico, where Fair Trade Community Development Funds were used to install air conditioning units in the classrooms.

Your Guide to Fair Trade Certified Snacks for Back-to-School

By choosing Fair Trade Certified™ snacks and other products, you are supporting farmers and workers who earn extra income to invest in their communities, from education and healthcare to better working conditions. And the best part? Many Fair Trade Certified foods are already perfect for lunchboxes, no extra prep required. 

 Everyday staples like sweet cherry tomatoes, crunchy snacks, and sweet treats make it easy to build lunches that kids love and families can feel good about. 

This school year, lunch is more than just fuel for the day ahead. It’s a simple, everyday way to support families behind the foods we love while choosing sustainable snack options that make a positive impact. 

Lunchbox-ready Fair Trade and Sustainable Snacks

oyuchi - Women's Isla Organic Cotton Long Sleeve Pajama Set

LÄRABAR

Larabar Minis Chocolate Bars Variety Pack 

Lake Champlain Mother's Day Chocolate Basket

UNREAL

Unreal Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars

Alter Eco

Dark Chocolate Truffles

Badger – Coconut After Sun Balm

NatureSweet

Cherubs Grape Tomatoes

SOL SIMPLE

Dried Chili Mango

Pact - Cool Stretch Lounge

Dole

Bananas

Driscoll’s

Strawberries

elf lip kit

BLK & Bold

A bonus for parents: Fair Trade Certified Rise & GRND Medium Roast Coffee from BLK & Bold helps fuel busy school mornings.

Explore More Fair Trade Certified Products

With every purchase, you can make a positive impact. From fresh produce and chocolate to coffee, seafood, apparel, and home goods, Fair Trade Certified products help support farmers and workers while making it easier to shop according to your values. Explore Fair Trade Certified™ products and discover simple ways to make a difference every day. 

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