Covid-19 Producer Support Continues
Nicola Taylor • July 16, 2020
Facemasks, Buckets and Radio Jingles
Thanks to the generosity of our friends at Unicorn Grocery in Manchester for a sizeable donation to this appeal, and a few other friends of JTS, we were able to offer another grant to our producers in The Kingdom of Eswatini and Malawi. Eswatini are very much using the these funds to disseminate information to educate about the virus. They have even made up radio jingles to advise people in the local area how to keep themselves and others safe during this time.
The past week the Woman Farmer Foundation (WFF), run by Sonia Paiva, the Managing Director of Eswatini, made a distribution of branded buckets & masks to some of the farmers. Sonia informed us that so far, this latest support has purchased the following materials with purchasing continuing over the next few weeks:
- 50 buckets specially made for the use of an elbow to open and close
- 60 branded face masks
- 50 - 1 litre containers of disinfectant liquid
- 50 bars of soap
"All these items will be used by the farmers as precautionary measures to fight the infection of covid-19. Your continuous contribution and support to Eswatini Kitchen & Woman Farmer Foundation is greatly appreciated." Sonia said with a grateful heart.
Please see the picture below for some more information on the preventative measures put in place at Eswatini.
A woman farmer in South Africa harvesting her chillies ready or them to be turned into chilli sauce
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We’re absolutely thrilled to share some incredible news: Ethical Consumer has extended its prestigious Best Buy status to the entire True Origin product range and Traidcraft Tea! This recognition previously applied only to our True Origin Kilombero rice, but now it covers all True Origin products — and our beloved Traidcraft Tea as well. This is a huge moment for us — and for everyone who chooses to shop with purpose. The Best Buy label is Ethical Consumer’s highest ethical rating, reserved for brands and products that go above and beyond in areas like environmental impact, workers’ rights, sustainability, and transparency. To receive this mark across our True Origin product range is a powerful endorsement of our ongoing commitment to fairness, justice, and sustainability in global trade – and of the way we do business here in the UK too. Ruairidh Fraser, researcher at Ethical Consumer, said “True Origin are clear ethical leaders in their field, so we're delighted to expand our Best Buy certification to cover all of their branded products. It’s rare to find a company of True Origin’s size which demonstrates such a comprehensive understanding of its social and environmental impact.” He continued “True Origin scored 100/100 for its approach to its supply chain, going above and beyond to ensure that workers’ rights are respected and their communities supported. From agriculture to food waste, they are rejecting greenwash and are instead focused on doing the right thing where it matters." From the fragrant Kilombero rice grown in the heart of Malawi to the rich, responsibly sourced Traidcraft Tea, from the fantastic relishes and spices from South Africa to the exotic Kenyan jams — every product in our portfolio stands for dignity, opportunity, and ethical excellence. We couldn’t have done it without our producer partners, staff and customers. Every time you choose True Origin or Traidcraft, you’re choosing a better world — and now you’ve got Ethical Consumer’s seal of approval to back that choice. 🛒 Explore the full Best Buy-approved range here . 📣 Spread the word and tag us when you share the news! Together, we’re changing trade for good. See Ethical Consumer Best Buy Label