About Fair Trade Usa

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„A third-party guarantee TransFair USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is the only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Through regular visits to Fair Trade farmer cooperatives conducted by Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and partnerships with US companies, TransFair verifies that the farmers who produced Fair Trade Certified™ products were paid a fair price. TransFair brings certification to the US Fair Trade Certified coffee is now the fastest-growing segment of the US specialty coffee market.“

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Cafe Campesino ...from crop to cup a Fair Trade (#)

„According to Transfair USA more than 555,000 farmers and their families benefit from coffee sales through the Fair Trade network of over 300 farmer cooperatives. Clearly Fair Trade is having a positive impact on communities throughout the world. Each time you chose to drink Fair Trade coffee or buy Fair Trade Products you are contributing to that progress and helping individuals and communities throughout the world.“

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Transfair USA | Fair Trade Overview (#)

„TransFair USA's Mission TransFair USA's mission is to build a more equitable and sustainable model of international trade that benefits producers, consumers, industry and the earth. We achieve our mission by certifying and promoting Fair Trade products.“

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Thank You Procter and Gamble - Fair Trade Coffee Project - Lutheran World Relief (#)

„And, while this announcement shows the power of consumer campaigns and is an important step in the right direction, much remains to be done to improve the lives of coffee farmers and to change how trade is conducted worldwide. At a time when P&G’s announcement is hitting the news it is important that we remember that thousands of pounds of Fair Trade Certified™ coffee are sold each year on the conventional market. We can change this ratio for the better!“

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Earth Day and Coffee (INeedCoffee.com) (#)

„This keeps the good small farmer from being squeezed out by the large plantations, and allows small farmers to provide for their families. Look for the Fair Trade Certification on coffees in your local shop, or visit Fair Trade USA at www.fairtradeusa.org to learn more about their organization.“

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Global Exchange : Kraft, activist groups still differ on 'fair-trade' coffee (#)

„"We appreciate efforts on the part of industry to help coffee farmers," said spokeswoman Haven Bourque of Trans Fair USA, an Oakland, Calif.-based nonprofit that certifies fair-trade coffee. "But we have to be aware that the farmers need the strictest standards in order to make a difference in their daily lives."“

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Global Exchange : Duncan Coffee to begin offering Fair Trade variety (#)

„According to a press release by TransFair USA, the only independent, third-party certifier of Fair Trade practices in the United States, Fair Trade farmers protect the land and wildlife habitat by intercropping plant species and maintaining strict waste management control.“

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Global Exchange : Stark wants government to serve fair trade coffee (#)

„Consumers can spot fair trade coffee by looking for the Fair Trade USA label on coffee containers. The certified labeling program, run by TransFair USA of Oakland, accounts for about 32 million pounds of coffee each year around the world.“

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It's All About Coffee (#)

„The program includes organizations from the Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist communities. It encourages the 19,000 Catholic parishes in the USA to endorse and sell fair-trade coffee. Plans for the project also include educating parishioners on the plight of coffee farmers.“

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View topic - fair trade article - Coffee Forum (#)

„Since it began certifying coffee in 1998, TransFair USA has seen demand rise sharply for packages bearing its black-and-white Fair Trade label. Last year, the organization certified 18.7 million pounds of coffee, nearly doubling its 2002 total.“

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View topic - I found a great new coffee company online!!! - Coffee Forum (#)

„It in turn is overseen by a global watchdog organization. I urge you to visit transfairusa.org and see what Fair Trade is all about. No, they are not the only organization doing certification. Yes, they have a specific agenda.“

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Fairtrade | About Fairtrade | Fairtrade worldwide (#)

„Today, there are 19 Fairtrade Labelling Organisations that include initiatives in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, USA, Japan, Mexico and Australia/New Zealand.“

http://www.fairtrade.org.uk/ about_fairtrade_worldwide.htm - Cached

Fair Trade Coffee (#)

„(Source: Fairtrade USA )“

http://www.coffeeresearch.org/politics/ fairtrade.htm - Cached