SUSTAINABILITY
Specialty tea brands are no exception from the modern consumer's demand for ethical and sustainable ingredients and supply chains. QTrade has developed sustainable relationships from the 1990s, and has the deep knowledge and connections to be a brand's partner through these complex certification processes. In 2016, the company was the largest contributor to Fair Trade USA, remitting over $300,000 on behalf of its clients.
QTrade validates its supply chains to meet several standards: USDA Organic via the Quality Assurance International accreditation along with Fair Trade certified products.