CoffeeGeek - The Basics of Ethical Coffees (#)

  „Transfair is an organization dedicated to insuring that coffee growers receive a fair price for their crop. The growers form into cooperatives and become Fair Trade certified by Transfair. Coffee importers and distributors can also become certified, which means they agree to pay to use the logo, pay the Fair Trade price, and support outreach. The growers are guaranteed to receive $1.26 per pound of coffee ($1.41 for organic), or $.05 over current market price.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/cafestage/ 11-22-2002 - Cached

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Transfair USA | Fair Trade News

  „That certification means banana growers on small farms get a living wage price for the fruit. The free trade approval is given by Trans Fair USA—an independent third party certifier of products as free trade.“

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CoffeeGeek - Espresso: Espresso Blends, Decaf revisited

  „Fortunately this is changing. I'd particularly like to mention Royal Coffee Importers in this respect, who are having some of their best Single Origin coffees decaffeinated in Mexico. These are sometimes labelled "Royal Select" decafs by resellers (Royal doesn't sell diret to the public), and are usually a great cup.“

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CoffeeGeek - Coffee & Tea Culture, Tasting, Ethical & Fair Trade, and Tea & Coffee Trends

  „• Quality & Sustainability: Benefiting your business, farmers & the environment (featuring a panel representing organic, fair trade and sustainable product suppliers, growers and retailers.)“

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CoffeeGeek - SCAA Anaheim Last Day Report

  „But, the show went on, and I went about the floor. I stopped by the Fair Trade pavilion once again, and this time I met Kenya Lewis, the PR Manager for TransFair USA (website ) and we briefly discussed Fair Trade coffee and its impact on farmers' lives. Now, I'm one who believes the Fair Trade Certification process is far from perfect, but it's the best the industry has, and I'm sure the folks involved in it want it to be as good as possible, because the real mission is simple - give farmers a living wage for the product we enjoy so much. Kenya is a wonderful person, and I could tell from our brief conversation she's a concerned activist for this cause.“

http://www.coffeegeek.com/opinions/showreports/ 05-08-2002 - Cached

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