Olive oil production is one of the few ways in which Palestinians in Gaza can make any money. Fairtrade announced in December last year that they intended to offer the product and it has now finally reached the shelves. Gordon Brown after helping the Israelis almost totally destroy the economy is now supporting Fairtrade Palestinian Olive Oil - to show how fair-minded he is I'm sure.
From the Morning Star
From the Morning Star
THE first olive oil produced by Palestinian farmers to carry the Fairtrade mark will be launched in Britain on Monday.
The olive oil is produced by co-operatives of 265 Palestinian farmers, providing a vital source of livelihood for communities where olive production is often the only feasible agricultural activity.
The launch marked the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, the annual campaign which urges people to buy goods and food carrying the Fairtrade mark.
Fairtrade Foundation chief executive Harriet Lamb said: "We have been working with olive producers in Palestine and we are very excited by the prospect of this new product now being available to the British public. more
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