  
TransFair USA is the only
organization providing independent, neutral, third party certification
of Fair Trade practices in the United States. TransFair also educates
consumers about international trade and economic development.
By building consumer support for Fair Trade products, TransFair
seeks to reduce Third World poverty and promote sustainable economic
development around the world.Coffee is currently TransFair's main
product focus. TransFair-certified tea, honey, chocolate, sugar,
bananas and orange juice will also be available in the US market
in the future. Coffee was chosen as the kickoff product for Fair
Trade in the US because it is the second most heavily traded commodity
in the world, after petroleum. Yet, most coffee growers never
see the benefits of the booming international business. Fair Trade seeks to shift the imbalanced
distribution of coffee profits in favor of the poorest growers.
By creating direct trade links with family farmers and their organizations,
Fair Trade helps return more of your coffee dollars to the farmers
themselves. By helping family farmers, you also help preserve
the environment. And, you get some of the best tasting coffee
in the world.
 
For more information on TransFair USA and Fair
Trade coffee certification, contact TransFair USA at:
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