Tag: Just Harvest USA

Fair Food activists 23, Trader Joe’s 0…

Fair Food activists 23, Trader Joe’s 0…

Trader Joe's gets an earful from California to NYC in national weekend of action! This past weekend, frustrated consumers took their feelings to the doorstep of Trader Joe's stores in 23 cities across the country with creative, spirited protests, bringing everything from dozens of balloons in New York City to a parade of puppets in Santa Ana, California. The national >> Read More

Sustainable food leaders’ letter to Chipotle CEO Steve Ells

Mr. Steve Ells, CEO Chipotle Mexican Grill 1404 Wynkoop St., Ste. 500 Denver, CO 80202-1729 Dear Mr. Ells, We write with admiration for your efforts to create a socially just and environmentally responsible restaurant chain. We applaud your goal of sourcing "food with integrity," food that's "unprocessed, seasonal, family-farmed, sustainable, nutritious, naturally raised, added hormone free, organic, and artisanal." Chipotle >> Read More

’09 Food Justice Delegation

FOOD JUSTICE DELEGATION photos by JJ Tiziou Immokalee March 4, 2009 [For a special treat, check out this animated recap from the day, a rapid-fire animation of hundreds of photos by JJ Tiziou!] The day-long visit, hosted by Just Harvest USA, started early on Wednesday, as the delegation participants gathered with CIW members well before dawn at the CIW's community >> Read More
Leading Food Advocates To Visit Farmworker Community Dubbed  “Ground Zero for Modern Slavery”

Leading Food Advocates To Visit Farmworker Community Dubbed “Ground Zero for Modern Slavery”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2009 Contact: Damara Luce, Director, Just Harvest USA damara@justharvestusa.org (510) 725-8752 Leading Food Advocates To Visit Farmworker Community Dubbed “Ground Zero for Modern  Slavery” Delegation to shine light on urgent need for reform in Florida agriculture industry Immokalee, FL – On Wednesday, March 4th, a dozen prominent authors, sustainable food advocates, and small farmers will >> Read More