Today on OneWorld.net, Sharon Cullars reports that Fair Trade is “sharing the wealth.”

Tim Davies imagines what the next level of Fair Trade might look like. He wonders if the technologies of connectivity could be fine-tuned to provide consumers with (1) more producers’ stories, (2) a sight of the whole supply chain for a particular product, (3) better information to guide decision making, and (4) closer connections with [...]

The Independent reports on the maturing of the fair trade movement: … What was just two decades ago a prophetic alternative espoused by sandal-wearing beardies now has global sales worth more than £1.6bn. Its projects today touch the lives of seven million people, for the better, across the developing world. This is an extraordinary story, [...]

BIPPR writes: The World Resources Institute has published a report on the 4 billion people who live on or below the poverty line – at the bottom of the pyramid (BOP). They dwell not so much on the poverty, but on the fact that the BOP population segments are, for the most part, not integrated [...]

New at Fair World Marketplace: Jocolat bars from Larabar! “JŎCALAT is Fair Trade Certified™ chocolate in its purest form. Harmonizing with fruits and nuts, each flavor contains no more than seven simple ingredients. Deliciously rich.  All Organic. No added sugars. Free of dairy, soy and gluten. A healthy indulgence you can feel good about eating.” [...]

World Fair Trade Day & Mother’s DayMay 10th, 10-6 Join Us and Make a Statement!One 12 oz bag Fair Trade coffee & a Mother’s Day silk flower pingiven away every hour! Fair trade coffee and other samplesFestivities throughout the day!

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