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(English) FairMail nominated for Dutch Card Awards

mercredi, décembre 16th, 2009

Désolé, cet article est seulement disponible en English, Nederlands et Español.

We are very proud to let you know that FairMail has been nominated for the Dutch Card Awards: the most important prize in the Dutch greeting card industry.

FairMail made it to the last three in the category: « Most innovative card concept ». In total there where 85 entries for the Dutch Card Awards.

On the 4th of octobre the winner will be announced during the Paper & Convenience Show. Of course FairMail hopes to become the winner, but we are already very proud of this recognition coming from the greeting card field. And you bet the teenagers will be proud as well!

(English) FairMail wins Dutch Card Award!

mardi, décembre 8th, 2009

Désolé, cet article est seulement disponible en English, Nederlands et Español.

Dutch Card Award

Dutch Card Award

During the Paper & Convenience Show in Rosmalen last sunday,  FairMail won the de Dutch Card Award for the « most innovative card concept ». The jury consisting of sourcers of main stream chains such as V&D, Bruna and AKO, pointed to FairMail as winner because of the surprising artwork and the use of other paper materials. « Not only the combination of development, production and sales is innovative, but also the story behind  FairMail”, according to the jury.

The Dutch company FairMail is the first brand worldwide producing fair trade photo greeting cards with pictures made by Peruvian and Indian teenagers who’s name and faces are printed on the back of each card. They receive 50% of the profit of the sale of their cards to finance their education and housing. FairMail is fair trade certified by the Dutch Association of World Shops (DAWS).