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Share the love with fair trade certified Valentine’s Day gifts

By Sri Artham on February 13, 2012 1 comment

Valentine’s Day is all about showing you care. And a gift that will bring a smile to your loved one’s face while benefitting farming communities around the world will really show how much you care. So support farming communities, protect the environment & share the love by finding these Fair Trade Certified Valentine’s Day gifts in a Walmart or Sam’s Club near you.

Roses
Americans will buy more than 189 million stems of roses this Valentine’s Day, the majority of which will travel all the way from Ecuador and Colombia before they’re given to loved ones throughout the US. You can make sure that your long-stemmed symbols of love positively impact the lives of farm workers (many of whom are women) by buying Fair Trade Certified Roses online at samsclub.com.

Wine
What Valentine’s Day dinner is complete without a nice bottle of wine? Be sure to pick up a bottle of Fair Trade Certified Neu Direction Malbec at Sam’s Club. This delicious Malbec has ripe flavors of plum and cherry accented by a touch of chocolate. Great with pork chops, chicken, steak, pasta and more, this flavorful Fair Trade wine helps workers and their farming communities build better lives for themselves.

Baked Goods
Nothing completes a Valentine’s Day dinner like a satisfying dessert. And with sweet Fair Trade treats at Sam’s Club, you’re sure to find something that will satisfy your loved one’s sweet tooth. From Dried Tart Cherries to Angel Food Cake, be sure to look for the Fair Trade Certified label when picking out your desserts in preparation for February 14th.

Coffee & Tea
Start Valentine’s Day off right by brewing a hot pot of Fair Trade Certified coffee or tea for your special someone. If you’re looking for coffee at Walmart, you can find Seattle’s Best Fair Trade Level 4 and Sam’s Choice Coffees. If you use a Keurig, you can also find Fair Trade Certified Green Mountain K-cups and Newman’s Own K-cups. For an extra boost of energy in the morning, look for Member’s Mark Fair Trade Espresso Roast at Sam’s Club. If you prefer tea, you can find a variety of Fair Trade Certified teas from Tadin and Traditional Medicinals at Walmart

Shopping for Fair Trade Certified gifts this Valentine’s Day will show your loved one how much you really care. But don’t forget that you can help share the love every day of the year by looking for the Fair Trade Certified label every time you go shopping. Remember: Every Purchase Matters.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Sri Artham
Fair Trade USA