This just in.. Cadbury Dairy Milk has committed to becoming Fair Trade Certified by the end of this summer. Read the entire press release here. Unfortunately, this commitment does not presently include the US market. You can, however, encourage them to add the good ol’ US of A to this effort here. This is still… Continue reading »
Mar
21
a worthwhile trip
It seems that most of our customers find their way into our store after having been told about us by family or friends, watching the process of us setting up the store this summer, or happening to notice us from across the street. This morning we were visited by a woman originally from Syracuse, New… Continue reading »
Mar
20
Spring has sprung
It is officially, excitedly, finally the first day of spring. It must be official because a woman just rolled by our open door on roller skates. Yes, it is spring. And what better way to welcome the new blooms than by featuring some colorful new items? We recently unveiled our growing collection of tagua nut… Continue reading »
Mar
19
Home, sweet home
Being located in the Downtown District of wonderful Columbia, Missouri has had amazing perks for Mustard Seed. Our store makes its home on the ever-popular 9th Street in the heart of this shopping area. We are around the corner from the Artisan and right next door to Kaldi’s Coffee with Sparky’s Ice Cream and Acme… Continue reading »
Mar
18
Hello, my name is Mustard Seed.
Mustard Seed Fair Trade opened its doors to Columbia, Missouri on October 11, 2008 with the goal of engaging the local community in the principles and practice of fair trade. In an effort to further the dialogue our organization has started, we are beginning this blog. Fair trade gives opportunities to artisans and families in… Continue reading »