Equita at 215

Their slogan is "So Fair, So Good!" and this new addition to the Robertson Building community is likely to become a very popular neighbour. Founded in 1996, Oxfam Fair Trade brings a range of Fair Trade certified products to consumers under the EQUITA banner. Recently, Suresh Tumkur carved out his own space in the Oxfam Canada (Suite 200) offices where he will work to promote these tasty fair trade treats (previously only available in Quebec) through various outlets in Toronto, including the Roastery Coffee House at 401 Richmond! Suresh will be looking to work with the Toronto School Boards to create a partnership that would make Equita products available for fundraising activities in schools. Oxfam's fair trade initiatives strive to "educate Canadian consumers on the effect of globalization and on how ethical consumption can be a powerful tool to change the world."

It is about sustainable development - ensuring that local farmers in developing countries are compensated fairly for their products thereby creating thriving local communities and economies. Suresh generously let us sample some of Equita's delicious chocolate flecked with candied orange peel and earl grey tea. This is just one product in a line that includes coffee and tea, spices, rice, and sugar. Although Equita currently doesn't sell their products directly, Suresh will be setting up a table on the ground floor outside CSI (Suite 120) on Wednesday July 26 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm so that tenants can sample his wares and maybe take a sweet bar or two back to the office. For more information on Oxfam Fair Trade and the Equita Network visit: www.oxfamfairtrade.ca
You can also contact Suresh directly at: tumkurs@oxfamfairtrade.ca