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What is Fair Trade?


What is Fair Trade?
With the recent organic boom and Whole Foods popping up all over, people are starting to see more and more coffee labeled Fair Trade. But what is fair trade coffee and why is it important?
The influx of large corporate coffee producers has dropped the market price for coffee on the global […]

Nick Schilligo - Bio


Nick Schilligo was born and raised in a suburb just outside of St. Louis, Missouri. A trip abroad demonstrated to him the importance of organic and fair-trade food products and their affect on public health and the local economy. Currently living in Chicago, Nick works with several organizations to support fair trade farmers and their […]