Rishi Tea

Rishi Tea has been at the forefront of Fair Trade Certified tea production for years. Founded on the commitment to set the standard for quality and expand the awareness of tea and its rich, inspirational tradition, they offer superb loose-leaf tea imported directly from tea gardens across Asia, made according to ancient artisan practices using organic cultivation techniques and Fair Trade standards.

Rishi is a proud supporter of Fair Trade the White House and has included their name to the long list of signatures inviting First Lady Michelle Obama to Fair Trade her Home. Add your name, too!

Check out their homepage for their end of summer discount on iced teas!

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Wholesome Sweeteners

Wholesome Sweeteners offers 8 organic, fair trade sugars to choose from - white, brown, turbinado and more. They are a socially and environmentally responsible company that provides high quality sugars. It's better for you, better for the environment and better for the farmers, who earn a premium a price for their raw goods...what's not to love!

Wholesome Sweeteners is certified by TransFair USA and is an official member of Fair Trade the White House


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with Wholesome Sweeteners sustainable sugar.

FAIR. Vodka

Truly “Drinking Responsibly”

When The Fair Trade Spirit’s Company (FTSC) and The National Association of Quinoa Farmers (ANAPQUI), created a partnership in 2009, the label “FAIR. Vodka” was born, introducing the first fair trade certified vodka.

Quinoa, harvested from small farms in Bolivia, is purchased at a fair wage and directly from the local farmers. It is then transported to France where The Fair Trade Spirit’s Company takes great care in producing pristine vodka.

FAIR. Vodka is an official supporter of Fair Trade the White House

Look for FAIR. Vodka’s Fairtrade Organization label on their bottle.

Read more about FAIR. Vodka’s owners and their commitment to fair trade and the environment.

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Zhena's Gypsy Tea

If you are a lover of all things tea, Zhena’s Gypsy Tea is the place for you. All certified organic and all certified Fair Trade, there’s a healthy and flavorful choice in green, black, white, chai, herbal, rare, loose leaf, or sachet teas. Zhena also has a selection of “Pink” teas especially for women’s health, infused with anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals.

Zhena’s Teas are also certified Biodynamic, guaranteeing these criteria:


* Highest paradigm of sustainable farming.

* Self- sustaining ecosystem free from any external and unnatural additions.

* Heals the environment for future generations.

* One of the smallest carbon footprints of any agricultural method.

* Oldest non-chemical agricultural movement in the West, predating the organic farming movement by 20 years



So, if you’re in the market for an amazing cup of tea or tea accessories, get into “the original spirit of tea” from Zhena’s.



Zhena’s Gypsy Tea is a Fair Trade the White House gift bag participant.

Albert’s Organics

Albert’s Organics has been a pioneer in the organic fresh foods industry since opening their doors in 1982. They have grown to become America’s largest, most knowledgeable organic fresh foods specialist. Albert’s Organics buying centers create long-standing, mutually supportive relationships with organic farmers and food artisans locally, regionally, and globally. They offer a wide array of Fair Trade Certified fruits, from blueberries to mangoes to bananas.

Congrats to Albert’s Organics for the opening of their eighth distributing center in September 2009, which will further expand fair trade distribution!

Albert’s Organics will be providing Fair Trade Certified fruit to The First Lady.

Canaan Fair Trade

A favorite of Fair Trade the White House is Canaan Fair Trade. Not only do they harvest and supply quality, organic edibles, they employ marginalized Palestinian laborers caught in conflict to earn sustainable wages. Based in Jenin, Palestine, Canaan Fair Trade sells olive oil and other delicacies produced by over 1,700 small farmers organized in informal cooperatives and represented by the Palestine Fair Trade Association (PFTA). They supply bulk as well as finished and packaged olive oil and other goods to Europe, North America and the Middle East.

From Olive Oil to Wild Thyme to Couscous to an assortment of Whole Olives, Canaan Fair Trade is the label to look for. Available in many retail outlets.

Canaan Fair Trade is a member of the Palestinian Fair Trade Association, Fair Trade Federation and Fair Trade the White House. They are certified by USDA Organic and Fair For Life (IMO)