When you own the land you farm, you decide what to plant, when to harvest, and which maintenance methods to use. More importantly, you’re…
Read moreWhat Exactly is a Buying Club? Faith-based groups have sold coffee, tea, and chocolate to assist small farmers through the Equal Exchange Interfaith Program…
Read moreAfrican American farmers have surmounted all kinds of obstacles in order to keep their family land and make farming profitable. We talked to Shirley Sherrod…
Read moreIn 40+ years as an activist pushing for a more equitable food system, Rob Everts has seen a lot. Now he’s one of…
Read moreHere’s the second episode of our storytelling podcast, The Stories Behind Our Food! You can hear #StoriesBehindOurFood on: Stitcher (on both Apple and…
Read moreA closer look at the U.S. role in creating refugees from Latin America November 16th marks the 29th anniversary of the slaying of six…
Read moreWe’re excited to announce that Equal Exchange has a new storytelling podcast, The Stories Behind Our Food! Here’s the first episode…
Read moreIt was the early 2000s at Equal Exchange when it became clear that the company was growing fast. We had many opportunities — like looking…
Read moreBy Rob Everts, Equal Exchange, President As April 4th passes and June 5th approaches, it is impossible not to take stock in those cataclysmic events…
Read moreWelcome to the Food Revolution. Happy May Day! International Workers’ Day is near to our hearts here at Equal Exchange. After all, we’re one…
Read moreTHE ART OF LUXURY Do you love fine chocolate and cocoa? You’re in good company. Many powerful and discerning people — from Aztecs conquerors…
Read moreThis year marks the 11th anniversary of Equal Exchange’s Fundraising Program! The program started with Virginia Berman, a co-owner and the Organizing…
Read moreOver the centuries, cultures have used cacao as a base to mix with other ingredients and flavors to make delicious drinks. European or classic drinking…
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