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The Current Storm: The Realities of Climate Change for Cacao Producers

28 November

By: Dana Drugmand, Equal Exchange Barista On Thursday October 11th, a group of activists, teachers, friends and allies gathered in the Equal Exchange cafe for…

Climate Change and Cacao in Peru- Predictably Unpredictable

06 August

A steep drop down from the Andes mountains, entering into the Amazon Rainforest basin, two cooperatives just 20 miles apart, simultaneously formed parallel visions. Both…

Of Caravans, State Terror and Climate Disruption

01 November

A closer look at the U.S. role in creating refugees from Latin America November 16th marks the 29th anniversary of the slaying of six Jesuit…

Celebrating 11 Years of the Equal Exchange Fundraising Program!

12 June

This year marks the 11th anniversary of Equal Exchange’s Fundraising Program! The program started with Virginia Berman, a co-owner and the Organizing Director at Equal…

The Equal Exchange Action Forum: An Organizer’s Perspective

25 April

I started at Equal Exchange almost two years ago, as a sales rep in Philadelphia. The path that led me here to our co-op was…

Our Cocoa Story: Big Change In The Dominican Republic

16 February

From decadent cookies to hot chocolate to the perfect mocha, there are lots of reasons to love our rich and flavorful organic cocoa. But what’s…

PARC’s Ongoing Commitment to Small-Scale Farmers and COVID-19 Efforts

24 September

Equal Exchange is proud to partner with the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committee (PARC). For 37 years, the organization has been committed to Palestinian farmers, cooperatives…

Interview: Supporting Youth in Agriculture at Manduvira Cooperative

06 March

Manduvira Cooperative in Paraguay is world-renowned for being the first sugar mill owned and run by an agricultural cooperative. One of the co-op’s pressing worries…

Coffee Prices: What Does Transparency Mean?

25 February

Buyers, importers, roasters and consumers of specialty coffee are having a big and important conversation right now about coffee prices. Regardless of our role in…

Building Community Through Shared Space

24 July

2019 Equal Exchange Summit Equal Exchange has always been about building authentic relationships. We want people to reconnect to where food comes from, to engage…