president and CEO, Fair Trade USA
Paul Rice
president and CEO | Fair Trade USA
About Paul
Paul Rice is the president and chief executive officer of Fair Trade USA, the leading third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in North America. Since founding the organization in 1998, he has worked to integrate Fair Trade principles into the mainstream marketplace and expand its influence. Rice has collaborated with numerous companies to reform global supply chains, ensuring that community development and environmental protection are prioritized alongside the production of high-quality goods. His efforts as a social entrepreneur have benefited over one million farming and producing families by enabling them to receive fair prices for their crops and to participate in the global marketplace through long-term contracts with international buyers. Under his leadership, thousands of products bear the Fair Trade Certified label, which is regarded as a primary marker of sustainability and responsible sourcing throughout North America. Rice has faced criticism regarding his decision to withdraw Fair Trade USA's membership from the Fairtrade Labeling Organization, with some critics concerned that this move could diminish the overall impact of Fair Trade. Nonetheless, Rice remains committed to expanding Fair Trade initiatives, including efforts to support impoverished laborers through his 'Fair Trade for All' platform, regardless of whether they operate within cooperative structures.
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Latest interviews
Every podcast episode Paul Rice has appeared on, newest first.
The Manav Podcast
#26 - Paul Rice - Founder, Fair Trade USA, Trump Tariffs
Jun 13, 2025
The Thriving Farmer Podcast
332. Building the Fair Trade Movement: Paul Rice on Ethical Farming & Global Impact
May 13, 2025
The Responsible Supply Chain Show
What Fair Trade Can Teach Us About The Trade War
Apr 15, 2025
The Produce Moms Podcast
EP322 Fair Trade USA and NatureSweet: The Power of Consumer Choices in Making a Difference with Paul Rice, Founder and CEO of Fair Trade USA and Rodolfo Spielmann, President and CEO of NatureSweet
Oct 2, 2024
The Lookfar Podcast: Voices from the Wild
Paul Rice - Trading Fair for a Sustainable Future
Jan 26, 2022
Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
Ep 99: What Visionaries Do Best (with Paul Rice)
Jan 4, 2020
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The Thriving Farmer Podcast
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The Responsible Supply Chain Show
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The Produce Moms Podcast
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The Lookfar Podcast: Voices from the Wild
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Nonprofits Are Messy: Lessons in Leadership | Fundraising | Board Development | Communications
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