Fair Trade Philadelphia

02/13/2026

A fun event nearby happening tomorrow! 🍫

Come to Fair Trade chocolate tasting for Valentine’s Day at the Media Library on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝗣𝗠 𝘁𝗼 𝟮:𝟯𝟬𝗣𝗠. There will be a short Power Point presentation, then a sampling of chocolate you can find in Media and the surrounding area. It is free and everyone is welcome! More information here: https://mediafairtrade.org/free-fair-trade-chocolate-tasting/

11/20/2025

Our annual holiday gift guide features products that are handcrafted by small-scale artisans and farmers around the world. Be inspired, and shop your values!

10/07/2025

Happy Fair Trade Month! Let’s be real. October is also about chocolate 🍫

But behind the candy aisle lurks a not-so-sweet truth: much of the world’s cocoa is still grown with exploitative labor and harmful practices.

The good news? You can turn trick-or-treating into a force for good with fair trade chocolate that supports farmers and protects children.

This Halloween, stock up on treats that taste amazing and make a difference. Here are a few of our favorites:

Equal Exchange – Chocolate Minis
Tony's Chocolonely – Tiny Tony’s
Unreal– Halloween Bars and Cups Variety Pack
Alter Eco Foods – Chocolate Truffles

Buy them online or look for them in stores. Together, we’re building a sweeter, fairer future for everyone!

07/18/2025

FTPHL member Avni Patel attended this year's Equal Exchange Summit in June. Sessions covered a gamut of topics, from Equal Exchange's alternative capital and governance models to their work with farmers and consumers. The energy was palpable and the room was full.

Avni said about the experience, "Feeling deeply inspired after attending the Equal Exchange Summit. Being in community and holding space for conversations about building a more just food system reminds me how essential it is to stay grounded in collective care, solidarity, and action.

Long-term relationships that are economically just and environmentally sustainable are the foundation of a more sustainable future. Learning together, uplifting one another, and sharing joy with those working every day to transform our food systems filled me with renewed hope and purpose.

And of course, Equal Exchange’s delicious chocolate and the most flavorful dried mango made it all even sweeter 🥭🍫"

Check them out here: https://shop.equalexchange.coop/

12/18/2024

A big thank you to Ten Thousand Villages in Center City, Philadelphia for hosting us for a lovely shopping hour last week!

All who joined received 30% off, had a chance to learn about the history of Ten Thousand Villages and fair trade, as well as enjoy fair trade chocolate and other goodies.

10/24/2024

Don’t forget to stock up on fair trade chocolate in time for Halloween! Two of our favorites are Equal Exchange Minis and Tony's Chocolonely Tiny Tonys 🍫

Last weekend, Fair Trade Philly members Yoko and Rachel promoted fair trade, organic chocolate to the public at Rittenhouse Square in the lead up to Halloween.

10/15/2024

Last week, Fair Trade Philadelphia partnered with Fairtrade America to visit the mural at Riverwards Produce.

The mural depicts Mariana Cobos, who is a member of the AsoGuabo banana cooperative in Ecuador. We were joined by some of Mariana's family members from Maryland and friends from America's First Fair Trade Town Committee (Media Fair Trade Committee) to celebrate the growing Fair Trade movement. Mariana even joined us live for a video call to cap off the event! Mariana and her family relayed how transformative it's been to be part of the cooperative, which has enabled her to increase her earnings and reinvest in her farm.

Next time you're in Fishtown, swing by Riverwards Produce at 2200 Norris st. to see the mural and check out some of the fair trade items for sale inside - including the Equal Exchange bananas from Mariana's co-op!

To read more about the mural, Mariana, and the artist, Betsy Casañas, follow this link: https://www.fairtradeamerica.org/fairtrademonth/murals/philadelphia/

10/07/2024

A great way to support fair trade this month!

10/01/2024

Fair Trade Philly is partnering with Grow Ahead for their upcoming Week of Action, a fundraising and events campaign to support small-scale farmers on agroforestry projects designed to replant and conserve forest systems.

Taking place October 7 - 11, it will play an important part in increasing food security, drawing carbon out of the atmosphere in a sustainable and impactful way, and so much more.

Join webinars, raise money, and sign a pledge to support farmers at https://bit.ly/GAWeekOfAction2024.

09/18/2024

Join Fair Trade Philadelphia, America's First Fair Trade Town Committee (Media Fair Trade Committee), and friends at Riverwards Produce in Fishtown on Saturday, October 5 at 1:00pm for a Fair Trade Month celebration!

We will be visiting Philadelphia's own Fair Trade Mural as well as learning a bit more about fair trade from Riverwards and certifier, Fairtrade America.

We will have some fair trade swag for those who join us so please kindly RSVP via the link if you are able to attend: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-trade-month-mural-tour-tickets-1016954878417?aff=oddtdtcreator 🙂