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FTF and FTF Members in the News (selected)

Faith Connections to Fair Trade
February 2010 - American Catholic Magazine

Strokes of Genius: Inca Kids and Yellow Label Kids
February 2010 - Mothering Magazine

Women's Work Shop aids families around the world
January 31, 2010 - Poughkeepsie Journal

Fair Trade is Fashionable
January 28, 2010 - Chicago Sun Times

Direct from Market: Chicago
January 27, 2010 - Gifts and Decorative Accessories Magazine

Fair Trade Organic Coffee: more than a cup of Joe
January 21, 2010 - Living Well Magazine

Connecting with Customers through Fair Trade
January / February - Country Business Magazine

Enjoy The Green Life: Equal Exchange Teas
January / February 2010 - Sierra Club Magazine

Sustainable business and the Fair Trade movement, a conversation with Larry Larson
January 11, 2010 - Voice of America

Better Footprint strives for good impression
January 5, 2010 - Green Bay Press Gazette

Fair trade importer says it's ripe for success
January 4, 2010 - Boston Globe

Do Good Gift Guide 2009: Presents with a Purpose
December 2009 - Ladies Home Journal

Which Light Hot Chocolate Is Best?
December 2009 - Health Magazine

Gifting fair trade products can help marginalized workers
December 13, 2009 - Baltimore Examiner

What to Buy at Walmart
December 10, 2010 - CBS News

Prominent North Carolina Hospitals Choose Boutique Coffee Roaster over National Brands
December 4, 2009 - Daily Business News

Fair Trade Federation Offerings Expanded at California Gift Show
December 3, 2009 - Gifts and Home Today

Climate Solutions from South Africa, Kenya, and Bangladesh
December 1, 2009 - YES! Magazine

An effort to distribute fair trade coffee is Positively Wisconsin
November 28, 2009 - WKOW

A Taste For Competition
November 25, 2009 - Newsweek

Fairness Doctrine
November 21, 2009 - The Spokesman-Review

Fair trade and the human hair business
November 21, 2009 - Denver Post

Entrepreneur shares experience with Fair Trade at lecture
November 17, 2009 - The Oklahoma Daily 

Palestinian Farmers in Olive Oil Boom
November 3, 2009 - Voice of America

"Reverse Trick-or-Treaters" Deliver Fair Trade Chocolate
November 2, 2009 - Worldwatch Institute

The dark side of chocolate
October 29, 2009 - The River Reporter

A Local Boutique with a Global Mission: Baksheeh Fair Trade
October 27, 2009 - C2

Some trick-or-treaters may be offering you candy
October 26, 2009 - Wayne Independent

A Better Footprint: helping the less fortunate one sale at a time
October 22, 2009 - Fourth Estate

5 Travel Products That Encourage Fair Trade
October 14, 2009 - Matador Network

Your office: At home, in a tent, or something more formal
October 12, 2009 - USA Today

Halloween campaign aims to put fair trade message in hands of trick-or-treaters
September 29, 2009 - The Saratogian

Conscious Coffees hopes to change the world, one cup at a time
September 22, 2009 - Daily Camera

Global Mamas: Non-profit organization helping small women-led enterprises in Ghana
September 16, 2009 - Voice of America News

Interview with Ellen Dorsch of Creative Women
September 10, 2009 - Good News Ethiopia

Crossroads Trade
September 10, 2009 - Examiner.com

SERRV continues mission of fighting poverty worldwide
September 10, 2009- Carroll County Times

A Tree-Hugging Tea
September 14, 2009 - TIME Magazine

New Store Benefits Artisans
August 31, 2009 - Emory Wheel

Ten Thousand Villages Grows With Fair Trade
August 19, 2009 - Forbes

Couple have change of heart, extend a hand
August 2, 2009 - Ventura County Star

Between the battle lines on healthcare
July 22, 2009 - Reuters

Caf� Femenino fair trade coffee will be in Kroger brand stores nationwide by the end of July
July 15, 2009 - Examiner.com

Summer 2009 Business Profile: Sevya
July 2009 - Boulder Magazine

Genbrugsdesign fra den 3. verden: Escama Studio
July 2009 - Pure Magazine

A Conversation With ... David Crump
June 29, 2009 - Springfield Business Journal

Beads of Hope
June 25, 2009 Times of Malta

Artisans reuse wire to make crafts sold at Ten Thousand Villages
June 17, 2009 - Intelligencer Journal

Fair Trade importer Alter Eco cultivates growth
June 5, 2009 - San Francisco Business Times

Worker Co-ops: Green and Just Jobs You Can Own
Summer 2009 - Yes! Magazine

Global Equity
June 2009 - Inspired Retailer Magazine

Women�s Health, Women�s Crafts, Women�s Work
May / June 2009 - The Ireland Report on Succeeding in Women�s Health

Eco-chic: Earthbound, Gecko Traders, Global Mamas, Swahili Imports
May 16, 2009 - Gainesville Magazine

Spotlight Pattern: Virunga Artisans' Baskets
June / July 2009 - Tableware Today

World's Most Sustainable Coffee?
May 12, 2009 - Reuters

Jewelry for a Good Cause (video)
May 5, 2009 - TodayShow

Tales of two Peruvians
May 5, 2009 - Mankato Free Press

Bridge for Africa Interview (audio clip)
May 3, 2009 - TravelTalkRADIO

How Green Is Your Morning Coffee?
May 1, 2009 - FOX News

All's Fair in Love and Wardrobe
May 1, 2009 - South Sider Magazine (Lexington, KY)

America's Most Promising Social Entrepreneurs
April 2009 - Business Week

Bead Program Lifts Ugandans Out of Poverty (Video)
April 17, 2009 - NewsHour with Jim Lehrer

Handbags from tires, soda cans: Escama
Ahora, basura para llevar
April 15, 2009 - Metro International

Fair Trade Coffee: Brewed From Principles Of Faith
April 2, 2009 - Georgia Bulletin

Your Money: ShopBambootique.com
March 25, 2009 - BetterTv

Eco-Friendly Gear Goes Glam: Rupalee's Ojasvy Line
Spring 2009 - Sapna Magazine

Bridge for Africa means fair trade
March 15, 2009 - Vallejo Community Examiner

Ten Thousand Villages puts Fair Trade at your Fingertips
March 15, 2009 - LA Times

Chocolate with a heart
February 11, 2009 - Christian Science Monitor

Fair is Fair (featuring Far Fetched, Guayaki, and Baksheesh)
February 2009 - NorthBay Biz

Green your Grocery Routine without Going Broke
January 27, 2009 - Shoestring Magazine

A Way to Buy that's Good for the Earth and the People who Live Here
January 2009 - Tallahassee Magazine

Is Fair Trade Fair?

January 2009 - Crafts Report Magazine

Ten Thousand Villages raises gift giving to a life-changing level

December 20, 2008 - The Morning Call

Christmas Gifts that Give Back: Global Village
December 11, 2008 - WMBD/WYZZ TV

San Rafael mom creates safe and fair-trade baby goods
December 9, 2008 - Marin Independent Journal

Green, fair trade gifts grow more popular this holiday season: Mata Traders and Leakey Collection
December 8, 2008 - Chicago Tribune

O's List: Great Gifts under $100 - Escama Studio
November 2008 - O Magazine

A giving spirit saves the hearts of Vietnam's children

November 29, 2008  - LA Times

Fair Trade allows Gift Giving with a Clear Conscience

November 24, 2008 - The Baptist Standard

Fair Trade on the Air
November 19, 2008 - KWMU Radio

Equal Exchange Says Not So Fast, Starbucks
November 14, 2008 - Change.org

Faribault coffee business brews amid 'a desire to do good'
November 4, 2008 - Rochester Post-Bulletin

Greetings With a Difference
November 3, 2008 - All Africa Global Media

Just Coffee: Exploiting the Cooperative Advantage
October 2008 - Fresh Cup Magazine

Churches Push Fair Trade chocolates for Halloween

October 31, 2008 - USA Today

Put your money where there's change
October 23, 2008 - The Courier News

Fair Trade: Great Products, Tremendous Impact
October 2008 - Cooperative Grocer Magazine

Area trick-or-treaters will do the treating in '08
October 18, 2008  - Green Bay Press Gazette

Global Goods
Fall 2008 - Gift Shop Magazine

The business of morality
October 8, 2008 - The Bridge (Minneapolis)

Beads to benefit women in Africa
September 26, 2008 - Hagerstown Morning Herald

Blue Summit Voted Best Gift Shop in Omaha
September 26, 2008 - KETV

Fair Trade movement helps disadvantaged
September 14, 2008 - Watertown Daily Times

A Soccer Ball That Scores on All Levels
September 7, 2008 - Kitsap Sun

Homework Pays Off At Fair Trade Store
September 1, 2008 - The New London Day

Minneapolis energy consultant pedals his services
August 20, 2008 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Gifts that Give Back: Handmade Expressions' Gift Bags
August 2008 - Accessories Magazine

Reclaiming Corn and Culture
Summer 2008 - Yes Magazine

In the (reusable) bag
July / August 2008 - CountryHome Magazine

From Oromia to Minnesota: with love and coffee
July 22, 2008 - Twin Cities Daily Planet

Fair Trade Frenzy Drives Retailer's Sales
July 19, 2008 - Indianapolis Business Journal

Businesses Emerge to Help School Fund-Raisers Go Green
July 16, 2008 - Wall Street Journal

Global Village: Handmade Expressions
July 2008 - Home Accents Today

Talk of the town: Handmade Expressions
June/July 2008 - HomeFashion & Furniture Magazine

Church Groups Espouse Fair Trade
June 18, 2008 - Business Week

Play On: Eco-Friendly Sports
June 4, 2008 - TV20 San Francisco (Video)

Coffee co-op stimulates both producers and consumers
May 30, 2008 - Capital Press

Fair Trade gets Kennedy nod at Riverkeeper Shadfest
May 21, 2008 - Poughkeepsie Journal

Social responsibility priority for Fairhaven retailer
May, 20, 2008 - Bellingham Herald

Coffee with a conscience
May 18, 2008 - Albany Herald

How to stand out on the Internet: A Look at Ten Thousand Villages
May 15, 2008 - CNN Money

WorldCrafts Celebrates World Fair Trade Day
May 7, 2008 - Raleigh Biblical Recorder

Celebrate Fair Trade Day in the Heights
May 6 - Cleveland Heights Observer

Changing the world one purchase at a time
April 27, 2008 - Daytona Beach News Journal

Changing the World One Bottle at a Time
April 23, 2008 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Three Lucky Ladies (including Ruth DeGolia from Mercado Global)
April 23, 2008 - Tyra Banks Show

Martha Cooks: Chicken Colombo and Alter Eco Fair Trade Rice (video)
April 16, 2008 - The Martha Stewart Show

Traverse City roastery brews up coffee 'cupping'
April 08, 2008 - Michigan Live

Green greeting cards from the Green Mountains (video)
March 29, 2008 - NECN TV

Women Matter: Blue Summit Gives Back (video)
March 27, 2008 - KPTM TV

Women's Work Wins Chamber Innovation in Business Award
March 26, 2008 - Putnam County News

Tours to Fair-Trade Farms Help Coffee Sellers Spread Word
March 11, 2008 - Wall Street Journal

Unique Boutique: Profile of Revive Store (Video)
March 8, 2008 - WKYC TV

First Labeled 'Carbon Subtracting' Products Announced
March 1, 2008 - The Daily Green

Pair Sees Growth in International Goods, Languages

February 24, 2008 - Schenectady Gazette

All's Fair in Love and Trade

February 22, 2008 - New York Teacher Magazine

Eco-conscious and one-of-a-kind: Bazaar de la Paz offers guilt-free furniture

February 8, 2008 - New York House Magazine

 

Raising Money, Raising Consciousness
Winter 2008 - Rethinking Schools


Virunga Artisans: The Art of People and Gorillas Living in Harmony (PDF)

Winter 2008 - National Geographic

 

Top Picks: Equal Exchange's Organic Dark Chocolate (PDF)
February 2008 - Bon Appetit Magazine

 

Equal Exchange: One of The Best Companies to Buy From

January 2008 - Consumer Reports' ShopSmart

 

Taster's Choice: Hot Chocolate Takes the Chill Off
January 9, 2008 - San Francisco Chronicle

 

Making trade fair: Local merchants strive to offer an ethical option

December 10, 2007 - Boulder Daily Camera

 

Entrepreneurs that Change the World: Equal Exchange wins Social Capitalist Award
December 5, 2007 - Fast Company

Fair Lady
November 2007 - Chronogram Magazine

West African cocoa farmers share experiences at fair trade celebration
October 20, 2007 - Carroll County Times

Fair trade store turns 15
October 14, 2007 - Durhams News

Global Village Collection Celebrates 15th Anniversary
October 3, 2007 - Connect2 OWU

Fair Trade in Bloom
October 2, 2007 -New York Times

Triple Play: Peace Coffee CEO emphasizes people, planet, and profit (PDF)
September 2007 - Upsize Magazine

Feel-good goods
September 19, 2007 - Minnesota Women's Press 

Tea for Two
September 16, 2007 - Entrepreneur Magazine

Carve-a-bunga: Stone carvers in a Kenyan village make a living carving
September 12, 2007 - CNN (Video)

Action Fuel
September 11, 2007 Paper Magazine

Ways to Do Your Share
August 5, 2007 - Wall Street Journal

Fair Trade Hits Home
July 18, 2007 - Washington Post

Cleveland Heights boutique offers fair-trade fashion
June 05, 2007 - Cleveland Plain Dealer

Fair Factor
June 1, 2007 - Central Penn Business Journal 

Changing the World Cup by Cup: The journey, progress, and future of fair-trade coffee
June 2007  - Specialty Coffee Retailer Magazine 

Selling Beads and Making a Difference
May 18, 2007  - MSNBC (video)

Fair Trade Begins to Bear Fruit
May 3, 2007 - InterPress News Agency (Guatemala)

13 Pretty, Functional Baskets
May 2007 - Real Simple Magazine

Easy Tips to Plan a Green, Earth-friendly Wedding: To Love, Honor and Cherish the Earth
April 12, 2007 - Natural Home Magazine 

The Perils of Being First with the Next Big Thing
March 19, 2007 - Wall Street Journal OnLine

Can Ecology and Commerce Coexist?
March 8, 2007 - AlterNet, CA

West Bridgewater coffee, tea exchange is perfect blend
February 18, 2007 - Brockton Enterprise - Brockton, MA

Have a heart: Buy fair trade chocolate this year
February 10, 2007 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Milwaukee, WI

Catholics called to build a better world, one cup of coffee at a time
February 2, 2007 - Catholic Online - Bakersfield, CA

Fair Trade: Products with a purpose are catching on
February 2007 - Traverse City Business News - Traverse City, MI 

The Sweet Lowdown
October 15, 2006 - Grist Magazine Blog - Seattle, WA

The Today Show Profiles: Global Goods Partners

May 30, 2006 - The Today Show

Fair Trade in the News (selected) 

What Price for Good Coffee?
October 5, 2009 - TIME

Blood and Chocolate
September 16, 2009 - Gourmet

Starbucks' UK, Ireland Stores Switch To Fairtrade Certified Coffee
September 1, 2009 - CNN

Local fair trade businesses helping poor of world
July 11, 2009 - Chattangooga Times Free Press

Fair Trade LA: Belief Not Ideology
July 4, 2009 - Examiner.com

Fair Trade Movement Aims for Economic Justice for All
May 19, 2009 - Voice of America

Fair Trade products hold their own during recession
May 15, 2009 - Canadian Broadcasting Company

Divine Chocolate Report
May 6, 2009 - Reuters

Made in Bangladesh: a tale of two workforces
April 29, 2009 - The Guardian

Is America ready for eco-fashion?
April 24, 2009 - Christian Science Monitor

Fair Trade Markets Growing Quickly
April 20, 2009 - NPR

Bon Appetit goes bananas over Fair Trade products
April 3, 2009 - Student Life (Washington University in St. Louis)

Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun talks fair trade
March 13, 2009 - Examiner

Food crisis hits developing world farms
February 24, 2009 - BBC News

Fair Trade  Gets Boost from the Province
February 11, 2009 - CKX TV News

Kids carry conscience in a bag of goodies
October 29, 2008 - Colorado Springs Gazette

A Fairer Halloween
October 27, 2008 - Edmonton Sun

Women Wield Fair Trade Tools To Beat Poverty
September 23, 2008 - InterPress News Service

Tainted Love? Chocolate-Lovers: Cocoa Industry Set to Be a Heartbreaker on July 1, 2008
June 27, 2008 - Common Dreams

Is Fair Trade Becoming 'Fair Trade Lite'?
June 18, 2008 - Business Week

First coffee and chocolate, now entire towns obtain Fair Trade status
June 2008 - Plenty Magazine

Fair Trade Still Striving to Create An Identity
April 26, 2008 - Vancouver Sun

John Oliver on Fair Trade and Unfair Trade (video)
April 20, 2008 - Comedy Central

Fair Trade vs. Food Miles
February 27, 2008 - icWales

Infused with Awareness
October 31, 2007 - Montreal Gazette

Virgin Atlantic goes fair-trade
September 24, 2007 - Easier Magazine 

How fair is Fairtrade?
March 6, 2007 - BBC

Green Backs
November 27, 2006; BBC News

Fair-trade advocates gaining momentum
December 8, 2006; Business Edge, Canada

Film Is Behind-the-Scenes Look at Fair Trade Coffee
NPR

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