Is EcoTeas Yerba Mate fair trade?
Yes! To demonstrate our commitment to fair trade, we have joined the Fair Trade Federation. FTF has reviewed EcoTeas and granted us membership based on our socially and environmentally responsible practices. Click Here to View Our “Fair Trade Pledge” We are really excited about the fair trade movement. As big box stores, huge food processing companies, and the USDA infiltrate the organic movement, concerned shoppers are starting to look “Beyond Organic.” Logos such as “Buy Local,” “Fair Trade,” and “Bird Friendly” help ensure true integrity of farming and social practices, beyond nominal adherence to the USDA’s organic guidelines. In the words of our company’s founder and president, Stefan Schachter, “My vision for EcoTeas is a small, prosperous tea company that aligns with the planetary effort to build a peaceful and sustainable future.” We work in close partnership with a single sustainable family farm in Argentina. We support organic certification initiatives in our farmer’s watersh
