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

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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  „Dunkin' Donuts recently introduced a line of Fair Trade espresso drinks, and even canned-coffee giant Procter & Gamble, maker of Folgers, has developed a Fair Trade blend under its Millstone label.“

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