Bama Dining uses Fair Trade Coffee at all Starbucks, Java City and other "We Proudly Brew" coffee shops.

Therefore, the coffee we drink was purchased under fair conditions and guarantees farmers a fair price for their coffee.

To become Fair Trade certified, an importer must...
-meet strict international criteria
-provide credit to farmers
-give technical assistance to farmers.

Fair Trade principles include: fair price, fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and transparent organizations, community development, and environmental sustainability.

“Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.” – TransFair USA

To learn more about Fair Trade go to http://www.transfairusa.org/