Lead for Change Blog

Fair Trade Minneapolis at Powderhorn Porchfest, Sat. Sep. 21, 2024, from 4pm to 10pm

From Haiti – we’ll bring Fair Trade metal wall art, “jewelry” made of ceramic and paper-rolled beads, holiday ornaments, Haiti Friend Dolls, ceramic mugs, and greeting cards from Papillon Marketplace. They provide training and fairly-paying jobs for parents in need. Visit our booth to learn more about Fair Trade and get Fair Trade chocolate and […]

Fair Trade for All: Impact-Driven Innovation

At Fair Trade USA™, we believe that all farmers deserve a fair price for their harvest and that every worker deserves safe working conditions and a living income. We envision a world where businesses value purpose alongside profit, and where consumers can easily choose and afford Fair Trade Certified™ products. We are proud of delivering […]

Fairtrade International – Monitoring Report 15th Edition 8 May 2024

Data on Fairtrade certified organizations, farmers and workers, production, and Fairtrade Premium earned across all products during 2022. For instance, 1,910 Fairtrade producer organizations representing more than 2 million farmers and workers earned €222.8 million in Fairtrade Premium in 2022. Regional reports are also available for Africa and Middle East, Asia and Pacific, and Latin […]

Fair Trade for All: Impact-Driven Innovation – Strategic Priorities for the Next Era of Fair Trade Certified!

At Fair Trade USA™, we believe that all farmers deserve a fair price for their harvest and that every worker deserves safe working conditions and a living income. We envision a world where businesses value purpose alongside profit, and where consumers can easily choose and afford Fair Trade Certified™ products. We are proud of delivering […]

Meet Fair Trade Minneapolis at the 33rd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair, August 3 and 4, 10am to 5pm

Fair Trade Minneapolis will have a booth at – The 33rd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair – this event will bring together over 190 artists, immersive art installations, food trucks, and more to Powderhorn Park on August 3rd & 4th, 2024! Join us from 10 AM to 5 PM each day for art, food, friends, and […]

Meet and Snack with Fair Trade Minneapolis!

Meet and Snack with Fair Trade Minneapolis! Monday, July 15, 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm, in Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis. In Picnic Shelter B, closest to both parking lots. Connect with your community, enjoy tasty snacks, and receive generous samples of Fair Trade tea and chocolate – for free! All are […]

Fairtrade International – Impact Map!

This shows all of the Fairtrade Projects and Studies that Fairtrade International is conducting – worldwide!

Fair Trade Coffee

I worked with my school to order Fair Trade Coffee that would be used at meetings and administrative events.

Fair Trade Pull Over

I worked with the Social Justice Committee to order a Fair Trade Pullover made my Patagonia.

Presentation to Board of School

I gave a presentation to the board of my school. It included people like the President, principle, dean of students, dean of academics, etc… I talked about what Fair Trade is, who it affects, why it it’s important, how our school can promote it, and what it would do for our school.

Presentation to Social Justice Committee

I gave a presentation on Fair Trade to my schools social justice committee (which I am apart of). I talked about what Fair Trade is, what it means on a deeper level, who it affects, what makes a company fair trade, how we can help in the world and at our school.

Mac Capella

Fordham Prep

Chocolate Tasting

Fair Trade Coffee and Tea tasting

Trips Market

The Corner Market is loaded with fun and different local products that we prepare in the café daily. Planning a meal in your apartment or dorm? Did a guest forget his or her toothbrush? Come grab all you need at the Trip’s Corner Market.

Butler Brew

The new business building that houses the Lacy School of Business now holds a sleek new coffee spot, featuring local Julian Roasters coffee and local Illinois Street Food Emporium pastries. This café will capture the entrepreneurial spirit while promoting local successful businesses. We will offer mobile ordering for this location. Keep an eye out for […]