Build a Better World

At JTS Fair Food Fine Food we are really pleased to be part of an exciting project being launched this weekend by the Central England Co-operative to support co-operatives and farmers’ associations in Malawi.

We are thrilled that Kilombero rice grown in and around Karonga in Northern Malawi will be available to Central England Co-operative customers from this weekend. The rice is supplied by KASFA, an inspiring association of smallholder rice farmers. KASFA work in conjunction with NASFAM, the largest independent, smallholder-owned membership organization in Malawi, to facilitate the import of rice to the UK.

Kilombero Rice has the been awarded the Ethical Consumer's 'Best Buy' for rice and both the white and brown rice have a Great Taste award assuring its good provenance and delicious taste. Buying their wonderful Kilombero rice at a fair and stable price provides the farmers with a sustainable income that is reinvested in their farms, providing better food security and the means to support and pay for their children's education.

Building on our 13 year partnership with KASFA, being part of the Co-operative International Trading Development project will enhance the farmers’ associations’ ability to strengthen community livelihoods as they seek to bring the poorest out of poverty. Together let’s Build a Better World. 

Please click the button below to read the Press Release issued by Central England Co-operative telling more about this exciting project.