The Guardian (Feb.23): "The first Fairtrade product from Palestinian farmers is going on sale in Co-op supermarkets as olive oil from co-operatives in the West Bank are promoted for their ethical trading status.
The UK-based company behind the imports hopes foods such as dates and almonds might soon qualify for similar certification, followed later by soaps using olive oil from similar marginalised communities.
At present, Palestinian producers only use about a quarter of the 2000-tonne a year EU quota for their olive oil, but campaigners hope the formal recognition and first supermarket sales for the Zaytoun product will establish a more secure market.
Brown said: "Olive oil production provides an essential part of the West Bank economy. In buying this oil, British shoppers wil be helping the farmers of Palestine to make a living."" Continue Reading.
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Thank you for this link - I've posted on my blog about the destruction of olive trees in Palestine, something which outrages me. It's nice to have a good news story. I really like your blog's concern with the importance of food and the inequalities in our world. Hunger is not necessary - it's political. We all need to be aware of the issues. I'm looking forward to following your blog.
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