Mexico is the world’s top exporter of avocados (Produce Blue Book, 2019). Geographic proximity to the U.S., climate and environmental conditions, and ease…
Read moreFood sustains us – and it brings people together, too. Chelsea Colbath found that out when she brought her interest in eating and cooking in…
Read moreThis month, we took The Stories Behind Our Food on the road. Danielle and Kate interviewed Igor Kharitonenkov of Bootstrap Compost at his home in…
Read moreShade-grown coffee is as natural as it comes — the low-to-the-ground plant thrives as part of a healthy ecosystem surrounded by…
Read moreWe’ve been selling organic, fairly traded coffee since 1986 and our coffee bags are without a doubt one of our most recognizable products. When…
Read moreIt’s not a secret: due to human activity – particularly the activity of the most privileged – the Earth is in crisis. This year…
Read moreLast December, members of Equal Exchange’s chocolate team met with our sugarcane co-op partners, Manduvira. Located in the Southern Hemisphere, Paraguay experiences its…
Read moreHave you ever tried natural process coffee? If you have, you probably noticed a difference! Known as “naturals” in the specialty coffee industry, these coffees…
Read moreBy Emily Ambrose, Organizer, Equal Exchange Being new at Equal Exchange has been like returning to school. I am constantly learning the intricacies of building…
Read moreBy: Dana Drugmand, Equal Exchange Barista On Thursday October 11th, a group of activists, teachers, friends and allies gathered in the Equal Exchange cafe for…
Read moreWant to get others on board supporting an independent food system with a company that pays small-scale growers fairly? What if people ask tough…
Read moreWhen it comes to drinking ethically-sourced coffee, you have a choice if you’re at home, but how can you get your church…
Read moreYou already know how important it is to care for the environment through conservation and smart buying choices. Another great way you can make small…
Read moreEarlier this summer, Green Coffee Buyer Carly Kadlec traveled to Chiapas, Mexico to visit our farmer partners at Comon Yaj Noptic Cooperative. Here she shares…
Read moreChocolate is undeniably one of the most popular treats around, and one of the most widely available. But do you ever stop and think about…
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