By Ravdeep Jaidka, Oke USA
This year marks Equal Exchange’s tenth year in the banana trade and fourth year in the avocado trade. We’ve been commemorating these milestones by hosting celebrations across the country: Boston, Philadelphia, and Minneapolis. As we take our message across state lines, it’s great to have some press doing the same. These two articles in Lucky Peach and The Guardian underscore the role small farmers play in building a sustainable, robust, and adaptive global food system. Read on to learn more about the small farmers that bring you Equal Exchange bananas and avocados!
Lucky Peach: The Case For a Better Banana
The Guardian: Can Hipsters Handle the Unpalatable Truth About Avocado Toast?
Small Farmers. Big Change. 