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Stand with Small-Scale Farmers this World Fair Trade Day (and Every Day)

Stand with Small-Scale Farmers this World Fair Trade Day (and Every Day)

May 08 2018
This May 12th, join us in celebrating World Fair Trade Day. The purpose: to showcase th...
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Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate

Support Global Communities by Eating Chocolate

October 10 2017
We believe that everyone wants to do what’s right – for their families, fellow global citizens, and the planet. That’s why we’re committed to making the right choices the most obvious ones. Based on the simple idea that the products we buy and sell are connected to the livelihoods of others, Fair Trade is a way to make a conscious choice for a better world. A choice for Fair Trade Certified™ goods is a choice to support responsible companies, empower farmers, workers, and fishermen, and protect the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business. - Fair trade USA
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Alter Eco's Commitment to Fighting Climate Change

Alter Eco's Commitment to Fighting Climate Change

June 12 2017
Dear friends and fellow citizens,   Like many of you, we were extremely troubled and ...
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From Cocaine to Cocoa - The Inspiring transformation of a region

From Cocaine to Cocoa - The Inspiring transformation of a region

August 24 2016
We want to tell you a bit more about the San Martin region of Peru, and more specifical...
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Fair Trade Coconut Oil: the story behind the creaminess of Alter Eco truffles

Fair Trade Coconut Oil: the story behind the creaminess of Alter Eco truffles

February 01 2016
Tomy Mathew is the founder of Calicut’s and Kerala’s first FT Organic Grocery store.  T...
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Whole Foods Market Volunteers at ACOPAGRO

Whole Foods Market Volunteers at ACOPAGRO

April 24 2015
Our latest visit to our cacao cooperative in Peru was a bit different than those past. ...
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Demystifying the Delicious: Coconut vs. Palm Oil

Demystifying the Delicious: Coconut vs. Palm Oil

August 22 2014
Coconut oil is nothing new, many people have been using it for skin care, hair care, an...
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Alter Eco Volunteers with City Slickers!

Alter Eco Volunteers with City Slickers!

November 05 2013
I often take for granted the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables we have in Cal...
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Interview with a Peruvian Agroforestry Pro

Interview with a Peruvian Agroforestry Pro

February 12 2013
 Maria del Pilar Castillo is from a cacao farming family, and studied engineering and ...
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Alter Eco Quinoa 101

Alter Eco Quinoa 101

January 13 2013
Since 2002, Alter Eco has been working with and for indigenous quinoa growers from the ...
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Alter Eco receives the Acterra Award for Sustainability

Alter Eco receives the Acterra Award for Sustainability

December 15 2012
Last night in Palo Alto, Alter Eco was honored to receive the Acterra’s 2012 Business E...
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The Truth Behind Cultivating Quinoa

The Truth Behind Cultivating Quinoa

December 12 2012
This blog post is an account of what our company, through our co-founder and COO Edoua...
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