Interested in finding more fair trade wholesalers and retailers based in the Raleigh Durham area? Visit these organizations below or visit NC Fair Trade to learn more about fair trade in North Carolina:
Forests of the World: Since 1993, Forests of the World has imported and distributed fairly-traded products made by people living in and around endangered forests worldwide. Forests of the World sells primarily to retailers, but has occasional retail events.
One World Market: One World Market is Durham's only non-profit store devoted exclusively to the mission of fair trade. The store features hand-made crafts and artwork created by craftspeople from 50 countries that are struggling economically. We also sell items from impoverished regions of the United States.
Padgett Station: Padgett Station is a fair trade organic bistro located in Carrboro, NC. Padgett Station serves organically grown, fairly-traded indulgences that are chosen for their quality, flavor and the manner in which they were produced.
Peace Goods: Peace Goods is a fair trade organization that was started by returned Peace Corps volunteer, Kyley Schmidt, after she spent 2 1/2 years in Madagascar establishing a women's silk weaving cooperative. After returning to her home state of North Carolina in 2005, Kyley founded Peace Goods to help the weavers market their cloth in the U.S.
Zarkan:Zarkan is a Fair Trade importing company that works with entrepreneurs in developing countries to bring stylish and affordable clothing to US and developed country markets.