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Hot chocolate heaven

July 8, 2019

This recipe is a favourite from our Havelock North store.

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Without fair trade, coffee farmers are struggling

July 7, 2019

Driving across the mountainous landscape of western Guatemala in February this year, the group of coffee roasters I was leading…

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Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together

June 17, 2019

Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

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Winner announced

June 12, 2019

We had loads of fun looking at the 100’s of entries we received in the #FlavourInnovation competition and we’re pleased to announce we have a winner!

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Winter warmer

June 10, 2019

There’s nothing quite like a glorious soup. This one is an absolute winner from Bonne in our craft team.

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Coffee quality in Central America

May 20, 2019

Central America is the narrow ribbon of land that connects the North and South American continents from Southern Mexico…

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Best in class

May 18, 2019

It’s very common for coffee farmers to use the extra income that they earn from fair trade sales to ensure that the next generation…

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World Fair Trade Day 2019

April 17, 2019

Every year, we celebrate with a variety of events and activities, showcasing the very best of Trade Aid, and highlighting…

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Tea Action Project

April 9, 2019

What do you consider when you choose your tea bag off the shelf?

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Fair trade chocolate affogato

March 31, 2019

Full flavoured coffee, topped with our organic, fair trade chocolate and drizzled with Trade Aid chocolate sauce… this recipe is an absolute treat!  

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The Land of a Thousand Hills

February 27, 2019

“It is a country of rolling hills, volcanic soils, an average temperature of about 20 degrees and plenty of seasonal rain. It is, in other words, an ideal place to grow coffee.”

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Ethiopian coffee news from the current harvest

February 26, 2019

Hear about Justin Purser’s recent visit to Ethiopia where the price of coffee was a hot topic.

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Creating a Beautiful Tomorrow, Today

February 25, 2019

Trade Aid is always seeking out new origin supply options, and we’re excited to be able to offer New Zealand’s coffee roasters the opportunity to buy FTO Rwandan coffee for the first time.

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Education Tour 2019

February 13, 2019

One of the very special opportunities we have within the Trade Aid whanau is to experience the lives of our producers first-hand on one of our educational tours.

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Back to school – choose to reuse!

Heading back to school after the long summer break is a great time to make some eco-conscious choices for the schooling year ahead.

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Fair trade pomegranate and pineapple salsa

January 21, 2019

This vibrant pomegranate and pineapple salsa is a delightfully fresh, zingy combination of Trade Aid’s fair trade dried pineapple, spices and olive oil.

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