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transpaoWorld Fair Trade! Promoting Global Economic Justice through Fair Trade
** Call to Action: Encourage Bruegger's to go 100% Fair Trade-Organic for their new coffee line
Dear Co-op America Member,
May 8th is World Fair Trade Day and this year we have a lot to celebrate. According to TransFair USA, in 2003, sales of Fair Trade Certified coffee jumped 91% from 2002. That takes the total additional income for farmers to $34 million since Fair Trade certification hit the US five years ago.
But there is still so much to be done. By working together, we can help grow the market for Fair Trade products and steer more revenue back to farmers and help strengthen communities throughout the developing world. In this email you'll find some great ideas for how you, your friends, and your family can promote Fair Trade in your community. Together, we are making a tremendous difference in the lives of farmers and artisans worldwide.
Fair Trade Action Ideas:
A. Co-op America and United Students for Fair Trade Call to Action: Ask Bruegger's to say 'Yes' to Fair Trade
Bruegger's, a nationwide operator of bagel bakeries, is conducting a trial to determine which coffee will be served at all of their 250 bakeries nationwide. Three roasters are competing for this contract, but Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is the only roaster offering 100 % Fair Trade Certified-Organic coffee to Bruegger's consumers. If Bruegger's adopts the Fair Trade-Organic line, it would become the first national chain to go 100% Fair Trade-Organic for all of their coffee sold by the cup. Plus, it will set a precedent that it is possible for restaurants, bakeries, and cafes to go 100% Fair Trade.
You can help Fair Trade win the coffee competition!
Here's what you can do to encourage Bruegger's to make history and switch to Fair Trade-Organic Coffee.
1) At 17 locations, Bruegger's is giving away free samples of Fair Trade - Organic coffee on May 7th. If you live near one of the locations listed at the bottom of this email, gather up your friends and family and head out to vote for Fair Trade. Fill out a comment card and let them know that you support the switch to Fair Trade Certified-Organic coffee for their stores. After all, bagels are best when served with Fair Trade coffee!
2) If you don't live near one of the 17 test locations, you can email Bruegger's now. Encourage them to make history and become the first national chain to offer 100% Fair Trade-Organic coffee in their stores
Bruegger's will be conducting the test for their next coffee between May 3rd and June 25th. So take action today and encourage friends and family to do the same.
B.) Ask your supermarket to carry Fair Trade Certified coffee and other certified products when you shop this weekend. Consumers have the power to change the marketplace to work for farmers, consumers and the environment. Fill out a comment card when you shop!
C.) Support Co-op America's Fair Trade Program. Make a donation now to support our work to raise awareness about Fair Trade.
Bruegger's Test Locations - go to one of these stores on May 7th for free samples of Fair Trade-Organic coffee and fill out a comment card asking Bruegger's to make the switch for all their stores.
Vermont
93 Church St Burlington 802-860-1995
Connecticut
Shops at River Park,45 E. Main St. Avon 860-674-1755
2801 Main St Glastonbury 860-659-4540
1-11 Whitney Avenue New Haven 203-773-3199
1 S Main St W Hartford 860-236-9565
Ohio
9590 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash 513-984-5111
Hyde Park Plaza, 3842 Paxton Rd, Cincinnati 513-533-0900
3317 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati 513-221-2243
The Ingalls Building, 6 East Fourth St, Cincinnati 513-421-2320
Madeira Crossing, 7005 Miami Ave., Cincinnati 513-272-1101
9172 Winton Road, Cincinnati 513-931-1182
6641 Dixie Highway, Fairfield 513-874-7100
Wetherington Plaza, 7739 Tylers Place Blvd, Westchester 513-755-6958
Minnesota
319 14th Ave SE Minneapolis 612-623-9522
815 25th Ave S Minneapolis 612-338-8294
720 Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis 612-378-2145
2233 Energy Park Dr St. Paul 651-646-8632
Thank you for all you do for people and the planet. It's great to be working with you!
In cooperation,
Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director
** Call to Action: Encourage Bruegger's to go 100% Fair Trade-Organic for their new coffee line
Dear Co-op America Member,
May 8th is World Fair Trade Day and this year we have a lot to celebrate. According to TransFair USA, in 2003, sales of Fair Trade Certified coffee jumped 91% from 2002. That takes the total additional income for farmers to $34 million since Fair Trade certification hit the US five years ago.
But there is still so much to be done. By working together, we can help grow the market for Fair Trade products and steer more revenue back to farmers and help strengthen communities throughout the developing world. In this email you'll find some great ideas for how you, your friends, and your family can promote Fair Trade in your community. Together, we are making a tremendous difference in the lives of farmers and artisans worldwide.
Fair Trade Action Ideas:
A. Co-op America and United Students for Fair Trade Call to Action: Ask Bruegger's to say 'Yes' to Fair Trade
Bruegger's, a nationwide operator of bagel bakeries, is conducting a trial to determine which coffee will be served at all of their 250 bakeries nationwide. Three roasters are competing for this contract, but Green Mountain Coffee Roasters is the only roaster offering 100 % Fair Trade Certified-Organic coffee to Bruegger's consumers. If Bruegger's adopts the Fair Trade-Organic line, it would become the first national chain to go 100% Fair Trade-Organic for all of their coffee sold by the cup. Plus, it will set a precedent that it is possible for restaurants, bakeries, and cafes to go 100% Fair Trade.
You can help Fair Trade win the coffee competition!
Here's what you can do to encourage Bruegger's to make history and switch to Fair Trade-Organic Coffee.
1) At 17 locations, Bruegger's is giving away free samples of Fair Trade - Organic coffee on May 7th. If you live near one of the locations listed at the bottom of this email, gather up your friends and family and head out to vote for Fair Trade. Fill out a comment card and let them know that you support the switch to Fair Trade Certified-Organic coffee for their stores. After all, bagels are best when served with Fair Trade coffee!
2) If you don't live near one of the 17 test locations, you can email Bruegger's now. Encourage them to make history and become the first national chain to offer 100% Fair Trade-Organic coffee in their stores
Bruegger's will be conducting the test for their next coffee between May 3rd and June 25th. So take action today and encourage friends and family to do the same.
B.) Ask your supermarket to carry Fair Trade Certified coffee and other certified products when you shop this weekend. Consumers have the power to change the marketplace to work for farmers, consumers and the environment. Fill out a comment card when you shop!
C.) Support Co-op America's Fair Trade Program. Make a donation now to support our work to raise awareness about Fair Trade.
Bruegger's Test Locations - go to one of these stores on May 7th for free samples of Fair Trade-Organic coffee and fill out a comment card asking Bruegger's to make the switch for all their stores.
Vermont
93 Church St Burlington 802-860-1995
Connecticut
Shops at River Park,45 E. Main St. Avon 860-674-1755
2801 Main St Glastonbury 860-659-4540
1-11 Whitney Avenue New Haven 203-773-3199
1 S Main St W Hartford 860-236-9565
Ohio
9590 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash 513-984-5111
Hyde Park Plaza, 3842 Paxton Rd, Cincinnati 513-533-0900
3317 Clifton Ave, Cincinnati 513-221-2243
The Ingalls Building, 6 East Fourth St, Cincinnati 513-421-2320
Madeira Crossing, 7005 Miami Ave., Cincinnati 513-272-1101
9172 Winton Road, Cincinnati 513-931-1182
6641 Dixie Highway, Fairfield 513-874-7100
Wetherington Plaza, 7739 Tylers Place Blvd, Westchester 513-755-6958
Minnesota
319 14th Ave SE Minneapolis 612-623-9522
815 25th Ave S Minneapolis 612-338-8294
720 Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis 612-378-2145
2233 Energy Park Dr St. Paul 651-646-8632
Thank you for all you do for people and the planet. It's great to be working with you!
In cooperation,
Alisa Gravitz, Executive Director
