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OAKLAND, CA. – (October 8, 2024) – Fair Trade USA™ announced today it has hired Clay Dockery as Head of Coffee to expand its program and support global producers. “Clay’s extensive experience in Fair Trade’s important coffee sector enhances our ability to achieve sustainable growth and expansion,” said Felipe Arango,…
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OAKLAND, CA. – (October 3, 2024) – Fair Trade USA announced a key addition to its core leadership team. Dana Dufresne will serve as the organization’s Chief Growth Officer. Dana comes to Fair Trade USA with over two decades of sales leadership and a distinguished career in the Consumer Packaged…
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After 26 years at the helm of Fair Trade USA, Founder Paul Rice is stepping down as CEO of the award-winning social enterprise. Rice will finish the year at Fair Trade USA in the role of Founder, ensuring a smooth, successful transition. Rice’s decision follows several years of leadership team…
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Fair Trade USA is pleased to announce the Global Coffee Platform (GCP) has officially recognized its Agricultural Production Standard (APS) as equivalent to the Coffee Sustainability Reference Code (SR Code) 3rd party assurance. This acknowledgment underscores Fair Trade USA’s dedication to maintaining rigorous standards, enhancing transparency, and advancing coffee sustainability.…
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OAKLAND, CA. – (April 9, 2024) – Fair Trade USA will host a Producers’ Forum on April 11 in the lead up to the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) Expo in Chicago. The organization will provide an update to industry leaders on its strategic approach to deepening and broadening the impact…
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