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ANEI and coffee quality

June 20, 2017

ANEI is a word in the language of the Arhuaco people, which roughly translated into English means ‘good’ or ‘positive’.

From Capuchins to cappuccinos – The transformative power of coffee

June 18, 2017

The Spanish conquest of Colombia did not work out well for the original inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada.

National Volunteer Week 2017

Over the years, tens of thousands of volunteers have generously contributed their time and energy to Trade Aid.

Finding strength and trust in community

June 14, 2017

On a bright sunny day, Ricardo Quintana’s coffee farm in Miraflores, in northern Colombia, is a peaceful and beautiful place.

Product recall

May 18, 2017

Trade Aid recalls product due to fire risk.

Annual Report 2016

February 27, 2017

At the heart of this report are all those who join Trade Aid in its vision for a world where trade is fair for all

New Year honours for business leaders includes Vi Cottrell

February 5, 2017

Vi Cottrell was recently recognised on the New Year honours for business leaders.

Trade Aid recalls a further two products

Trade Aid advises that two further products have been voluntarily recalled.

A message from Trade Aid’s CEO

December 31, 2016

As the year comes to a close I’d like to take the opportunity to thank all our producers, volunteers and customers for their support.

Sidamo, Guji or Yirgacheffe? by Ewan Cameron

April 12, 2016

With more than a decade of direct experience, Trade Aid is New Zealand’s leading importer of Ethiopian coffees.

A meeting of merchants, minds and matters

April 7, 2016

The exhibit hall is cavernous, and row after row of exhibitor stands fill it from end to end.

Monkey business in Thailand by Justin Purser

March 7, 2016

Visiting Trade Aid’s trading partner Green Net.

A long drought, and a sudden storm by Justin Purser

March 6, 2016

Today, their co-operative is providing them not just the highest prices received by rooibos farmers in the world

Defining coffee qualities in Ethiopia

February 27, 2016

Ewan Cameron and Justin Purser travelled with a group of commercial coffee roasters from New Zealand to Ethiopia in February 2015.

A burning issue – climate change and coffee

January 6, 2016

Climate change has been very much in the spotlight recently.

Empowerment in action: A community speaks out

A giant billboard towers above a smaller road sign which indicates the way to Kampala.