OAKLAND, Calif. (September 26, 2022) — In honor of International Coffee Day, October 1, 2022, Fair Trade USA™ highlights its coffee partners’ commitments to the Sustainable Coffee Challenge (SCC). Managed by Conservation International, the SCC is a collaborative...
Fair Trade Factory Production Standard Training: FPS 2.0.0 Training VideosFair Trade USA™ team worked closely with a diverse range of stakeholders to develop and publish the Factory Production Standard (FPS) 2.0.0, which go into effect January 1st, 2023. Existing...
OAKLAND, Calif. (September 9, 2022) — The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program. The Sustainability Awards honor those people, teams, and organizations who have made...
Standard Revision: Fair Trade USA™ Agricultural Production Standard (APS)Fair Trade USA is beginning a major revision to our Agricultural Production Standard. This page will continue to be updated with information on the revision process, including how you can...
Fair Trade Needs AssessmentWhat is a Needs Assessment? Fair Trade USA™ established the Needs Assessment to help Fair Trade Committees determine how to best scope and establish projects using the Fair Trade Premium. Importers or businesses selling Fair Trade Certified™...
Research shows that Fair Trade Community Development Funds have helped improve the lives of families in the Ivory Coast by facilitating access to schooling for children, among other benefits.
Fair Trade USA™ Revised Factory Production Standard (FPS)Fair Trade USA is pleased to announce the publication of the Factory Production Standard 2.0.0 (FPS 2.0.0). We thank everyone who provided feedback to improve and strengthen the Standard during the public...
We are committed to ensuring farmers and workers get a fair price for their goods and a fair wage for their labor. Learn how Fair Trade Certification helps to increase income in 5 ways.
Larry Ruff continues in an expanded role as President, rejoins Board of Directors and Monika Vasquez-Pelz joins the Fair Trade USA Advisory Council OAKLAND, Calif. (June 30, 2022) —Fair Trade USA announces two leadership changes to support the ongoing expansion of...
Donate to Support Fair Trade Farmers, Fishers, and WorkersHelp producers access better wages, safe working conditions, and environmental protections. Your donation to Fair Trade USA gives the people who produce your food, furniture, clothing, and other products the...
