Transfair USA | Press Releases (#)
„"With a global coffee crisis upon us and coffee prices at 100-year lows, we believe that, as a food company, it is our responsibility to do our part to make a difference in coffee producing communities," said Perry Odak, President and CEO of Wild Oats Markets, Inc. "By helping to educate consumers about the extremely serious issues facing coffee growers, and by making a commitment to selling only organic Fair Trade coffee in our bulk and foodservice departments, we are not only bolstering the socioeconomic stature of these farmers, but we are helping to preserve the environment by supporting sustainable organic agricultural practices. We hope other companies will take our lead to create more demand for coffees that not only taste great, but are procured at a fair price."When consumers see the Fair Trade Certified label, it provides assurance that the farmers received a fair minimum floor price for their harvest that covers the cost of sustainable production. The Fair Trade minimum price for organic coffee is $1.41 per pound, resulting in more income and improved health care, education and housing for coffee farming families.“
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Tea & Coffee 08/02 - Brewing Justice: Fair Trade Certified Tea in the U.S.
„To find out more about Fair Trade tea, call TransFair USA at (1)(510) 663-5260 or e-mail info@transfairusa.org .“
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Global Exchange : 100% Fair Trade Companies
„Listings including non-100% companies, manufacturers, importers, and processors: TransFairUSA. Retailer listings: TransFair USA, Fair Trade Federation. Order on-linefrom company web sites or“
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Transfair USA | Press Releases
„With this initiative, we are giving our customers the opportunity to positively impact the Fair Trade issue by purchasing this high quality coffee." "Fair Trade Certified coffee gives us all an easy way to help family farmers and the environment with something as simple as a daily cup of coffee," says Paul Rice, TransFair's Executive Director. "By choosing Fair Trade Certified coffee, certified coffee companies and consumers are establishing a meaningful partnership with coffee farmers and their families-a partnership that empowers the growers both socially and economically, so they can substantially improve the quality of their own lives." We are very enthusiastic that Peet's is launching a Fair Trade Blend. Their excellent reputation in the gourmet industry and their loyal customer base will greatly contribute to raising public awareness about the importance of supporting Fair Trade." Why is Fair Trade needed? Fair Trade supports coffee farmers by guaranteeing a decent, living wage for their harvest and encouraging organic cultivation methods that are safer for communities.“
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Transfair USA | Press Releases
„When local market prices fall below the cost of production, farming families struggle just to survive. Coffee is the second most heavily traded commodity in the world, after oil, and farmer prices have plummeted to their lowest level in recorded history, forcing millions of coffee farmers off the land and into poverty.“
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„Coffee "C" Price History Check out current prices at the New York Board of Trade.“
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