Zaytoun, the social enterprise supporting producers in Palestine by truthful commerce, is happy to announce its Fairtrade licensed natural additional virgin olive oil will now be stocked in 250 Co-op shops nationwide.
As Zaytoun marks its twentieth anniversary, the social enterprise is proud to announce a major new partnership with the Co-op, a retailer identified for its long-standing dedication to moral sourcing and Fairtrade. From this month, Zaytoun’s award-winning Fairtrade licensed natural additional virgin olive oil can be accessible in 250 Co-op shops throughout the UK, bringing the story and heritage of Palestinian producers to extra shoppers.
Zaytoun managing director, Manal Ramadan White, says: “As we have a good time 20 years of Zaytoun, we’re thrilled to accomplice with Co-op, a retailer that shares our values of truthful commerce and group empowerment. By bringing our award-winning Fairtrade licensed natural olive oil to their cabinets, we’re not simply providing shoppers a high-quality product, however offering much-needed visibility for Palestinian producers. This partnership opens essential new market entry for farmers within the West Financial institution, who face immense challenges but stay resolute stewards of their land, safeguarding its valuable biodiversity. As political and financial pressures mount, their small-scale, sustainable farming practices play a significant position in defending their communities and preserving their lifestyle. Collectively, we’re making certain that their tales, merchandise, and heritage are seen and valued on UK cabinets.”
Greg Goodwin, Head of Industrial, Co-op stated: “We’re delighted to introduce Zaytoun olive oil to our cabinets for our members and clients. Not solely is a good high quality product, however the accountable sourcing and Fairtrade nature of the product, and Zaytoun as a provider, matches our moral strategy to retailing.”
The 500ml Further Virgin Olive Oil is now accessible retailing at £16.50 per bottle. A full checklist of Co-op shops stocking the olive oil is out there on the Zaytoun web site: https://zaytoun.uk/Stockists/
