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Boston Globe Article
Sorry for staying disconnected for a while but I will soon catch up with what VICO Brands, the company that I co-founded, has been doing recently. For the meanwhile here is the link to an article in the Boston Globe from October 2nd where we got mentioned: Continue reading Boston Globe Article
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Tweet This PostThe role of the end consumer in Fair Trade
In one of my last blogs I wrote that in today's world the best way of achieving fair prices for producers is by helping them to get closer to the end consumer. What does that mean? Traditionally this means to certify products as Fair Trade (e.g. by FLO - Fair Trade Labeling Organization) and... Continue reading The role of the end consumer in Fair Trade
Why For-Profit?
Traditionally social change has been primarily on the agenda of governments and non for-profit organizations. Still today, many Fair Trade organizations are operating on a non profit basis. So what are the benefits of tackling social issues with a for profit model and how does our model look like? Let's just talk briefly about t... Continue reading Why For-Profit?
Let’s talk Quinoa!
Quinoa has been experiencing a real surge in awareness over the past few years. People suffering from Celiac disease love it for being naturally gluten-free. Vegetarians adore its high protein content (13-16%). Health conscious consumers like the high dietary fiber content (7%), the high ... Continue reading Let’s talk Quinoa!
My Fair Trade Start-up
Together with my wife and another couple, we launched VICO Brands, Inc. in April 2009. The goal of the company is to put into action what I believe in most: The creation of sustainable consumer product brands in the food market! If I say sustainable, I mean three things Healthy and still good tasting productsSourced on Fair Trade principle... Continue reading My Fair Trade Start-up
