Fair Trade Movie Night - Hosted by Numi Tea and Alter Eco Products

An evening of film, dialogue and refreshments in honor of Fair Trade Month
Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Date:
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Time:
17:30 - 20:00
Location:
Numi Tea Garden
Street:
2230 Livingston Street
Town/City:
Oakland, CA

Description

Join local purveyors of Fair Trade Certified products for an evening of film, refreshments and dialogue. Participants will watch segments of critically acclaimed documentaries, “All in This Tea” and “The Price of Sugar,” and enjoy an assortment of Fair Trade and locally produced food and drink. Company experts will give a panel discussion and Q&A session around the importance that Fair Trade certification has for their companies and farming partners.

RSVP by Friday, October 9 to Brittney Riggsbee at Brittney@numitea.com

Speakers:

Ahmed Rahim, CEO, Numi Organic Tea

Edouard Rollet, COO, Alter-Eco Products

Cate Baril, Director of Grocery & Ingredients, TransFair USA

Maria Lafleur, former Peace Corps volunteer, Dominican Republic

A showcase of Fair Trade Certified products, including tea, olive oil, chocolate, honey, sugar and wine will be served, as well as a sampling of local pizza from Arizmendi.

Many Thanks to our product donors: Stellar Organic Winery, Wholesome Sweeteners


Other information

  • Guests are allowed to bring friends to this event.

Event type

This is an open event. Anyone can join and invite others to join.

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