Coffee is the most popular beverage in the world, yet few of the profits make their way to field workers. Learn what you can do to help if you drink coffee.

Oct 18, 2010 - Brenda Lane

A general view of the roasted coffee bean - some facts on history, health benefits and production, with a word about fair trade and organic coffee.

May 14, 2010 - Stephen Davis

Small fair trade producers face issues of increased production costs and limited influence over policies.

Aug 6, 2009 - Timothy Dzurilla

The Fairtrade movement stems from a concern of the inequality of traditional forms of international trade.

Jul 3, 2009 - Timothy Dzurilla

"Fair trade" is a commonly misunderstood term both in the where is comes from and what the policies are behind it.

Aug 5, 2009 - Timothy Dzurilla

When we support fair trade we lower national barriers, provide jobs for disadvantaged and disabled people and contribute to help improve the environment.

Apr 18, 2007 - Sandra Williams

The Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) claims that the Fairtrade Foundation is no better for farmers than multinationals, such as Kraft and Nestle.

Nov 10, 2010 - John Griffin

Fair Trade Month, an annual celebration and awareness-raising campaign, is hosted by TransFair USA. Get involved to learn more about Fair Trade.

Aug 23, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

Fair Trade is a label applied to many types of food, most noticeably coffee. The Fair Trade movement is one that benefits farmers and consumers alike.

Jul 24, 2010 - Bailey Shoemaker Richards

As consumers increasingly choose ethically sourced brands from developing countries one wonders whether that choice has any impact on producers in those countries.

Mar 14, 2010 - Ramon Youseph

Fair Trade is an internationally recognised approach to trading which aims to give producers in poor countries a fair deal. How does it work?

Aug 8, 2010 - Tim Ellis

Fair trade is a difficult concept to clarify because it has several definitions and implications. What are the varying understandings of the term? How is it facilitated?

Jan 27, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

Given the environmental impact of shipping products around the world, is the most ethical choice always to buy locally?

May 18, 2008 - Brenda Ann Burke

Any child knows that Easter means chocolate, but for 15,000 West African children there is nothing sweet about it. This year, make a difference with fair trade chocolate.

Mar 28, 2010 - Jessica Gore

Travelers who buy coffee that is shade-grown and adheres to fair trade certification standards of fair pay to workers help build sustainable communities.

Jan 30, 2011 - Karen Berger

Just 100 years ago Haiti was a vibrant economy. It is now one of the poorest countries in the world. Sustainable local economic development may revive country's economy.

Jan 22, 2010 - Karen Hansen

World Fair Trade day is held once a year to highlight consumer awareness and strengthen fair trade connections around the world.

May 6, 2010 - Sharon Falsetto

After the ideological fisticuffs between the fair trade proponent and champion of liberalised trade it was time for the businesses and the politicians to have their say.

Mar 15, 2010 - Ramon Youseph

The issue over whether to continue supporting ethical trade during the financial crisis could pose severe risks to producers in developing countries.

Apr 16, 2009 - Amanda Fortier

Celebrate the global production of foods and other products grown in an ethical manner to reduce poverty, by hosting a breakfast of all-fair-trade goods!

Apr 24, 2011 - Barbara Bell