Special Guests and Busy Day at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Angus Coull • September 10, 2024
A visit from the Malawi High Commission and Oxfam
It’s been a busy day at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia in London at the True Origin stand. Jade, Nicola and board member, Simon are enthusing about our great Fair and Fine Foods and some good friends have dropped by. Popping over to say hello so far were Violelt Chakwera from the Malawian High Commission and her colleague, Trade Attache, Shakira Phiri.Alison Hutchison from Oxfam also came over to discuss future plans
Above: Nicola and Jade with Violet Chakwera and Shakira Phiri from the Malawi High Commission.
Above: Nicola with Alison from Oxfam.
And setting up yesterday. Jade and Nicola did an awesome job! Understandable Nicola fell asleep at the podium haha.
Official recognition for our great tasting fair & fine food products
A Fair Trade stall is about so much more than selling tea, coffee and chocolate. Every purchase supports smallholder farmers and producers who are working incredibly hard to build sustainable livelihoods in the face of climate change, rising fuel costs and an unpredictable global market. For many of the communities we work with, having reliable customers is essential. By running a True Origin stall at your church, you become part of that support network, helping to create regular demand for products that often aren't available in supermarkets or high street shops. Whether your church is passionate about global justice, caring for creation or simply making a practical difference, a Fair Trade stall is a simple but powerful way to turn those values into action. Start Small You don't need a huge team or a large budget to get started. Begin by talking with your church leaders about the idea. Many churches are happy to provide a small loan or donation to purchase initial stock, particularly if it can be repaid gradually as sales grow. Remember that most of the income from a stall is best reinvested into buying more stock rather than raising money for church funds. This helps keep the stall sustainable and ensures producers continue to receive orders. If you're new to running a stall, don't worry, you won't be on your own. The True Origin team and experienced Fair Traders are always happy to share advice and practical tips.
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