Lessons - What Global Supply Chains Don't Want You to Know | Paul Rice - Fair Trade USA CEO
Lessons - What Global Supply Chains Don't Want You to Know | Paul Rice - Fair Trade USA CEO
Paul Rice, CEO of Fair Trade USA, reveals the harsh realities of global supply chains, particularly the issue of child labor in cocoa production. He explains how fair trade programs empower farmers and communities, reducing child labor and fostering sustainable development. The episode underscores that ethical sourcing is a responsible business strategy with significant positive impact.
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Paul Rice - Fairtrade Pioneer & Social Entrepreneur | How One Idea Transformed Global Trade & Ended Poverty Cycles
Show Notes
In this "Lessons" episode, Paul Rice, CEO of Fair Trade USA, exposes the brutal reality behind global supply chains—where over 60% of cocoa comes from West Africa and child labor is tragically common due to poverty and lack of education. Learn how fair trade programs empower farmers to build schools, reduce child labor, and uplift entire communities, how small consumer choices can spark massive change, and why ethical sourcing isn’t charity—it’s just smart, responsible business that creates lasting impact.