Over 35,000 pounds of Brazil Nuts were imported from Peru in 2009, providing the farmers with thousands of dollars in community development funds on top of the added income earned from the Fair Trade price.
Products
Nuts & Oilseeds
Fair Trade producers use sustainable farming methods to bring you the very best almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, sesame and olive oil. Fair Trade Certified allows small farmers to sell directly to international buyers. With the financial security of fair prices, nut and olive growers can focus on traditional farming methods that deliver the finest products possible. Social premiums are invested in community development and bring health care, education and a brighter future.
Featured Producer
Lotus Company
The Sekem Initiative was started in 1977 on 70 hectares of desert sand in northeastern Cairo, which is very underdeveloped. Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish implemented bio-dynamic and organic farming methods to restore the vitality of the soil and establish a viable agricultural endeavor.
