We are delighted to welcome our new board member, Matt Oliver. Many Fair Traders will know of Matt from his time at #Traidcraft, and as the new custodian of the fairly traded sports ball brand, Bala Sport. Check him out on our website: tinyurl.com/bdevb4p9

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We are delighted to be hosting Kilombero Rice producer, Howard Msukwa from Malawi during #FairtradeFortnight. If you’re in the Glasgow area this pre-Fortnight event at fair trade shop & cafe Gavins Mill promises to be a good one (£10) tinyurl.com/3p4bcvya or visit their shop

Stocking up to #BeTheChange for #FairtradeFortnight (9-22 Sept)? Our True Origin & Friends section on our online shop is now re-stocked with a recent delivery of Cafédirect coffee and Divine goodies, and of course there’s Traidcraft Tea and #Fairtrade biscuits. tinyurl.com/2fvn2p28

He’s here! We are excited that Kilombero Rice farmer, Howard Msukwa has arrived from Malawi for #FairtradeFortnight. We look forward to hosting him on his tour of Scotland. Before he crosses the border he’ll be with Central England Coop updates on our blog tinyurl.com/4x2x8h37

Our flavour of the month is new Sun-dried Tomato Mustard from Turqle Trading in South Africa. A crushed grain mustard with sundried tomato, basil and a touch of garlic. If you're a fan of mustard or sundried tomato, you'll LOVE it! On special at £3.59. tinyurl.com/bdxmxefa

Who knows what pteridology is? We were happy to hear the our #FairTrade herbal teas were on offer at a recent meeting of the Scottish branch of the British Pteridological Society. Grab some Hibiscus, Camomile or Lemongrass Tea from our website tinyurl.com/4k7zbpj8

Ahead of #FairtradeFortnight Kilombero Rice farmer, Howard Msukwa is already busy telling the #FairTrade rice story as guest of Central Co-op Food. The rice is available in around 200 stores as part of the Our Malawi Partnership initiative. We’ll update our blog on his visit tomorrow.

🗓 Our next Chamber Connect takes place on Thurs 19 September. Join us at Engage Renfrewshire for some face to face networking. We'll be joined by True Origin Food for an insight into the joys & challenges involved in running a social enterprise. More info & book members.renfrewshirechamber.com/calendar_detai…

Attention #FairTrade supporters & campaigners keen to engage with our visiting rice farmer Howard Msukwa here for #Fairtradefortnight If you can’t make it to an in person event you can join a Zoom meeting hosted by our friends at BAFTS on 10th Sept. tinyurl.com/yndj3tfw

Today is #NationalFoodBankDay, a good day to check out our Foodbank Fund and make a donation. You can also support those in need by choosing one of our cool new #FairtTrade True Origin aprons or Christmas cards with proceeds going towards the fund. tinyurl.com/4ptjyxuu

Ahead of #FairtradeFortnight #FairTrade Rice Farmer, Howard Msukwa has been the guest of Central Co-op who sell the rice as part of their Our Malawi Partnership visiting stores, staff & CE Debbie Robinson, visited a school and a community food project. tinyurl.com/3nnwba54

Are you ready to #BeTheChange this #FairtradeFortnight? We are used to shouting about our #FairTrade products all year, but let’s shout even louder over the next 2 weeks. Don’t forget there’s 50p off a pack of Fairtrade biscuits & Traidcraft Tea bundle tinyurl.com/vy4h4yes

How good does our stall look at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair at Olympia look? Well done to Jade and Nicola for putting together this awesome display of our Fair & Fine Foods. If anyone is heading to the trade event which opens tomorrow visit us on stand 2134. tinyurl.com/3me8yuuj

New #FairtradeFortnight event added on Malawian rice farmer, Howard Msukwa’s tour of Scotland. Aberdeen for a Fairer World are to host Howard at an in-person event in the city which will also be joinable online. It’s on Saturday 21st September. tinyurl.com/4mzmups7

In Edinburgh this Thursday? Kilombero Rice farmer, Howard Msukwa will be at the Cornerstone Centre as special guest of the One World Shop 🌍 and the Scotland Malawi Partnership Partnership. Hear about the joys of #FairTrade & the challenges of climate change tinyurl.com/mr47k6mk

A busy day at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair. Popping over to say hello so far were Violelt Chakwera from the Malawi High Comm UK and her colleague, Trade Attache, Shakira Phiri. Alison Hutchison from Oxfam International also came over to discuss future plans. tinyurl.com/yemhhms2

#FairTrade Rice farmer, Howard Msukwa was delighted to present the prizes at the Renfrewshire Fair Trade Group’s schools art exhibition & award ceremony launching #FairtradeFortnight. Well done to all the organisers and all the young artists who took part. tinyurl.com/y9tj7tb2

The #FairTradeFortnight Zoom event co-hosted with BAFTS was a big success. Rice farmer, Howard talked about the difference the partnership with True Origin and being World Fair Trade Organization verified makes to farmers & gave a good insight into the devestating impact from climate change