Written on July 27, 2021 in
Brazil
Ciranda, Inc. employs 55 people in Hudson, Wisconsin. Founded in 1994, Ciranda supplies certified organic and non-GMO ingredients – with a focus on sustainable supply and fair trade practices – to American brands and manufacturers. In 2017, Ciranda became a 100% employee-owned company. It is among the many companies in the United States...
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Written on September 24, 2020 in
India
dZi, Inc. in Easthampton, Massachusetts was founded in 1990 to provide a market for products made by the Tibetan refugee community in India. A founding member of the Fair Trade Federation, which is dedicated to helping marginalized artisan communities in developing countries, today dZi’s purchases support over 1,000 artisans in Nepal and Indi...
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Written on July 17, 2017 in
India
Austin-based Matr Boomie was founded in 2006 with the mission of creating opportunities for women and minorities to realize their creative, economic, and leadership potential. Since then it has grown to empower 20,000 artisans in 40 partner communities throughout India and its products are sold at more than 1,500 retailers in North America, Europe,...
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