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Peppers with the Promise of Prosperity
2.21.12

Educational Opportunities through Fair Trade Certified Bell Peppers
All vegetables can support a healthy lifestyle and build a stronger body, but some can promise a great deal more. Fair Trade Certified™ sweet bell peppers from Divemex not only deliver a delicious dose of Potassium and vitamins A & C — among other key nutrients — they also support a healthy environment and build a stronger community.
Fair Trade Recipe: Chocolate Covered Cherry Cupcakes
2.12.12

These sweet cakes look as good as they taste!
Gina de Roma, Author of The Philosopher's Spoon, sent us this delicious recipe just in time for Valentine's Day.  You'll definitely want to try this one; these red cupcakes look as good as they taste!  Better yet, they are made with Fair Trade Certified sugar, vanilla, and chocolate.
Improving Lives in Kenya through Fair Trade Tea
2.10.12

Guest blog post by Ronald Mutai, Founder of Majani Teas
This blog post comes to us from Ronald Mutai, Founder of Mujani Teas I was born and raised on a tea farm in Meru, Kenya, a one-street town in Kenya’s ‘tea country.’ I originally came to the United Stated to attend graduate school at Columbia University, in New York City. After completing graduate school, I realized that without my friends and family back home I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Hand Roasted Artisan Coffees for a Cause
2.07.12

Astral Blends from Weavers Coffee Support Breast Cancer Screening & Treatment
Astral Blend and Decaf Astral Blend are the Spring Seasonal Roasts offered by Weaver’s Coffee & Tea and have been described as being: Sweet, Smooth and Sassy. Like the gorgeous cherry blossom, Astral Blend comes to us in the Spring and stays with us through Valentine’s Day, Easter and Mother’s Day. But these Fair Trade Certified and Certified Organic hand-roasted artisan blends are more than just coffee.
Fair Trade Certified Valentine's Day Gift Guide
1.30.12

Share the Love on Valentine's Day with these gifts that give back.
Every Gift Matters Looking to give a meaningful gift this Valentine’s Day?  One that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face and benefit farming communities around the world at the same time?  Support workers' rights, protect the environment and share the love by choosing Fair Trade with these can’t-fail Valentine’s Day gift ideas.
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