The End for Pre-Shelled Peanuts in Malawi?
Liberation shareholders in Malawi lead the way to secure more value for small-scale peanut farmers. The peanut harvest season in Malawi’s central region is well underway. Since March, farmers have been busy lifting the nuts, stripping them from their stems, drying and sorting them ready for sale.
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Bolivian Independence Day – Dia de la Patria
Join us and Liberation shareholder Brazil nut gatherers in celebrating Bolivia’s nearly 200 years of independence from colonial rule. Bolivians may feast on treats such a fried bread, chorizo and chocolate on this day of celebration.
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A Tax-Free Brexit for Workers in Developing Countries
The government has just pledged that millions of farmers and workers in developing countries can continue to import their produce into the UK tax-free post-Brexit. They finally have the reassurance they were desperately waiting for.
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Team Liberation in Kerala, an Update
Dan and Angela from Team Liberation are in Kerala, India at the moment. They are meeting up with the producers who supply our delicious cashews. He’s a quick update from them.
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An Interview With Francisco From Bolivia
Let us introduce you to 58-year-old, Francisco Layme Beltrán (gatherer of Liberation’s Fairtrade Brazil nuts) who travelled nearly two days by bus and on foot to meet Angela del Valle (Head of Buying at Liberation Foods) at the processing factory where his product is processed.
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Recharge Your Activism At Glastonbury 2017
As the country is in the midst of a mini heatwave, revellers heading to Glastonbury this week will no doubt be reaching for their sun lotion rather than their wellies as the hot weather is set to continue.
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A Tribute to Robin Murray, Founding Chair of Liberation
It was with great sadness that we recently received the news that Robin Murray, Liberation’s founding Chair, had died. Robin was in his 70s and died of a debilitating and rare lung condition – yet it was not so long ago that he was in our office keeping abreast of the world of Fair Trade to which he made such a powerful and pioneering contribution.
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Celebrating Africa Day
Africa Day marks the foundation of the African Union in 1963. Many of the festivities around the world celebrate African unity and heritage by showcasing African art, music, and food.
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Get Stuck In This National Vegetarian Week
This week (15th – 21st May 2017) is National Vegetarian Week which is all about eating veggie for the week and enjoying delicious, exciting food.
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World Fair Trade Day – Time to Celebrate
World Fair Trade Day, Saturday 13th May 2017, will see campaigners, food lovers and supporters across five continents join together to recognise the people involved in trade throughout the supply chain of some of our favourite products, including our tasty and delicious nuts.
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