fair trade

01Oct

Celebrate Fair Trade Month AND Non-GMO Month This October

01 October

Transparency in food production and in labeling is critical. Shoppers have a right to know if what they’re buying supports both people and planet.

This October, we celebrate both Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month — highlighting two labels you may have seen on your food often and want to know a bit more about.

What is "Non-GMO Project Verified"?

Products With A Purpose: Endangered Species Chocolate

25 April

Indianapolis-based Endangered Species Chocolate is a mission-driven company that is passionate about chocolate and the environment. They are committed to providing chocolate-lovers with premium chocolate that is sustainably sourced. Adding to the impact of each chocolate bar, Endangered Species Chocolate donates 10% of net profits to fund species and habitat conservation. Endangered Species Chocolate has been making premium chocolate with a mission for the past 25 years.

Products with a Purpose: African Market Baskets

19 April

At MaMa Jean’s Natural Market we pride ourselves in selling products that actually make a difference in the world. One of our most beloved Products with a Purpose is our African Market Baskets. They come in all different shapes, sizes, and patterns. As the name indicates, these beautifully handcrafted baskets are made in Africa. Bolgatanga, to be exact, which is the largest town in the Upper East region of Ghana, about 20 miles South of the Burkina Faso border and very close to the edge of the Sahara Desert.