Five Ways to Shop Fair Trade

Let’s be honest, shopping Fair Trade is not the easiest thing to do. Wandering through different websites, stores and brands for options can be time consuming, exhausting and overwhelming. However, you can support Fair Trade in a way that is easy and straightforward when you know where to look. By being mindful of where to find Fair Trade products the process will be simple and accessible to you. Consider making the investment in purchasing Fair Trade to bring about more of a just and humane world. 

1. Supermarkets

Fair Trade food can actually be found in your local supermarkets. The most common and mainstream options are Fair Trade coffee and chocolate. They are often marked with the World Fair Trade Certification and/or the Fair Trade USA seal. Make sure to browse for these products in the following Fair Trade carrying stores:

• Trader Joes 

• Costco

• Sam’s Club

• Albertsons

• Aldi 

• Fresh Thyme Farmers Market

• Whole Foods Market

2. Ecommerce 

Fair Trade brands can be ordered in the convenience of your house. The following brands have great sites that allow you to easily order and pay for Fair Trade products online. They are shipped to your house alike any other traditional business and brand.

Fair Trade Certified Recommended Coffee Brands: 

• Dish Wish Coffee 

• Ethopian Natural Coffee by Brooklyn Roasting Company

• Organic Espresso Bel Canto by Allegro Coffee

• Blue Heeler by Colectivo Coffee

• Bolivia Colonial Caranavi FTO- Medium Roast by Flying Crow Coffee Company

• Reishi Cold Brew- Brew Coffee Elixir 12 Pack by Rebbl

• Organic Sumatran Coffee Pods by Maud’s Coffee & Tea

• Organic Peru Cafe Femenino by Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

• Martha’s Blend Single Serve Capsules by Barrie House Coffee Roasters

Fair Trade Certified Recommended Chocolate Brands: 

• UnReal

• Larabar

• Marich Pancrafted Chocolates

• Guittard Chocolate Company

• barkTHINS

• Chuao Chocolatier

• Kashi

• Endorfin Foods

• TCHO

Fair Trade Certified Recommended Fashion Brands: 

• Madewell

• Patagonia

• prAna

• Athleta 

• Obey

• Outerknown

• PACT

• Aventura

3. Local Ten Thousand Villages 

This is a  global maker‑to‑market movement that breaks the cycle of generational poverty and ignites social change by selling Fair Trade products within over 100 stores in the United States. Products include jewelry, accessories, bath & body, home decor, kitchen & dining, etc. Make sure to find a local store near you. If you cannot reach a Ten Thousand Villages, due to social distancing, products can be purchased on their website. 

4. Local Fair Trade Church Markets

It is quite common for churches to host Fair Trade markets for its local community. This is because Fair Trade is closely correlated with Catholic Social Teaching. They may be hosted on an annual basis, and be organized and marketed through newsletters and word of mouth. This step will take a bit more of work compared to the others, but the benefits of connecting with your community may outweigh simply shopping online without really connecting with the movement. 

5. Local Fair Trade Organization 

There are amazing nonprofits that have been formed in order to spread Fair Trade. A key example is Chicago  Fair Trade. Chicago Fair Trade is the largest fair trade coalition in the USA that supports environmental and economic justice through advocacy, consumer education, and promotion of local fair trade businesses. Use Fair Trade Campaigns search engine to find a town, congregation, school and university near you at https://fairtradecampaigns.org/campaign-type/towns/

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