About this Event
Equal Exchange began with a simple yet powerful idea: What if food could be traded in a way that is fair and honest, empowering both farmers and consumers? Since 1986, we have built supply chains that prioritize people and the planet. However, our current food system is increasingly controlled by a few, often at the expense of many. As more people seek food options that align with their values, it’s time to envision a different approach.
Join Frankie Pondolph from Equal Exchange for a journey into our small farmer model in cacao. We’ll showcase our partners from Ecuador, Peru, Togo, and the Dominican Republic, explore the broader chocolate industry, and guide you through a tasting of three exceptional chocolate bars. We will be highlighting our partners in Ecuador, Peru, Togo, and the Dominican Republic, reviewing the chocolate industry at large, and walking you through tasting three chocolate bars. Come taste these amazing products and learn how you can be more deeply involved in our small farmer model.
More About Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange is a pioneering cooperative committed to building a more just and sustainable world through ethical trade. Founded in 1986, the organization partners directly with small-scale farmer cooperatives in over 20 countries, ensuring fair wages, environmental stewardship, and community development. Specializing in products like coffee, chocolate, tea, and bananas, Equal Exchange promotes fair trade practices that challenge the exploitative nature of conventional supply chains. As a worker-owned cooperative, it operates democratically, with each worker-owner having an equal say in the business. Equal Exchange’s mission is to create an alternative trading model that benefits both producers and consumers, fostering a global community of equity and shared responsibility.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
GreenStar Food Co+op, 770 Cascadilla Street, Ithaca, United States
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