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GLOBAL COFFEE RETAILER EXPANDS FAIR TRADE SUPPORT FOR FARMERS

Initiative strengthens communities and sustainable farming worldwide.

Coffee farmer harvesting ripe coffee cherries on a coffee farm.
Coffee farmers are at the heart of Global Coffee Retailer’s expanded Fair Trade initiative.
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SEATTLE, Washington – August 22, 2026 — Global Coffee Retailer today announced an expanded Fair Trade initiative designed to strengthen support for the farmers and communities behind the coffee customers enjoy every day.

“Every cup begins with the people who grow it. We’re proud to support farmers while giving customers confidence in the coffee they choose.” — Emma Carter, Chief Executive Officer

The initiative will increase purchases of Fairtrade Certified™ coffee while investing in programs that support farmers, strengthen coffee-growing communities, and encourage more sustainable farming practices. The expanded initiative focuses on:

  • Increasing Fairtrade Certified™ coffee purchases and supporting fair wages
  • Investing in clean water, education, and healthcare in coffee-growing communities
  • Promoting sustainable farming and sharing farmers’ stories

The initiative invests in farmers and their communities while helping customers better understand the people behind their coffee. 

Learn more about our Fair Trade initiative:
https://www.fairtrade.net/en/why-fairtrade/what-we-do/what-is-fairtrade.html

For more information, press only:
PR Contact: Courtney Pierce
media@globalcoffeeretailer.com