Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month

Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month

A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer Food Co-op in Coralville as part of a national campaign celebrating Fairtrade Month this October.The mural, painted by Iowa City-based artist Thomas Agran, features A.G. Nandasena, who grows cinnamon for Frontier Co-op’s spice line sold at the store. It is one of three murals commissioned by Fairtrade America, the organization behind the Fairtrade Mark certifica…