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Deliciously Positive Olive Oil


Author: Beth | Only Positive News
Date: 2009/3/6 16:49
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Olive oil provides Palestinian farmers with close to 50% of their annual income. But because of conflict the region, Palestinian farmers are facing serious obstacles that stand in the way of their livelihood.  . Almost 75% of Palestinians live below the United Nations poverty line.


Fairtrade olive oil will offer an economic lifeline for Palestinian farmers. The oil,  Zaytoun, will give a real economic boost to the Palestinian farmers.



The product will be launched to coincide with the start of Fairtrade Fortnight (23 February - 8 March).

The olive oil will be launched at a Co-operative store in Archway, London by Palestinian farmer Mahmoud Issa.


Learn a little more about Fairtrade products on link above.


Fairtrade is an immediate step you can take in your life to help others in the world…and get incredible product to boot!



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