Bulletin
30 YEARS OF VEGAN MARK
ELLIE'S KITCHEN GUEST REVIEW
VEGAN CLEANING
T R A I D C R A F T S H O P. C O . U K
MAY 2020
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C ELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF THE VEGAN TRADEMARK
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O N THE MOVE AND FEELING GOOD - TOP TIPS FOR LOCKDOWN EXERCISE
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F AIRTRADER POEM: THE TIME OF QUIET
Did You See… Our sister organisation, Traidcraft Exchange, in The Independent? Many global fashion brands failing to honour contracts for clothing which has already been made for them. “It’s the poorly paid young women who make their clothes who will lose their jobs if the manufacturers go bust.” Fiona Gooch explains to The Independent why she’s appalled. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
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Colourful Cakes! Thanks to Cate McGeachy and Tracy Mitchell for sending us these pictures of their rainbow cakes. Our mouths are watering just looking at them! If you’d like to make a fair trade rainbow cake like Cate’s or Tracy’s, see page 30 for our recipe!
Welcome Dear Friends,
A Socially Distanced Shout Out! A shout out must go to our super hard working (socially distanced) Warehouse Team! These guys have worked long hours over the past months to ensure your parcels of fair trade goodies arrive promptly and safely to your doorsteps, despite these uncertain times.
Welcome to the Team! Karen Kindred
We are delighted to welcome Karen Kindred to Team Traidcraft, who will be dealing with all things technical and audit compliance. We have already had our annual Soil Association audit, which Traidcraft passed with no nonconformances. Andrea Atkinson
We are also excited to announce that Andrea Atkinson will be staying with us in the warehouse, picking and packing your orders on a permanent basis.
BLAST FROM THE PAST!
As many of you will know, Matt is currently on furlough, so we thought we’d step in and say hello in this month’s Bulletin! We will have spoken to many of you on the phone over the last few weeks, but if we haven’t had chance to tell you ourselves, we hope that you are keeping well and staying positive in these challenging times. We greatly appreciate your ongoing support and commitment in trying to continue to help us in our mission we’re in awe of the lengths some of you will go to! This month’s Bulletin is a real bumper edition; packed with everything from rainbow cake recipes and new product launches, to exercise ideas for all ages and abilities. We hope this Bulletin gives you some interesting reading material to enjoy with a cuppa and a biscuit or two! Speaking of biscuits... check out our 'buy two, donate two' campaign with FareShare on p24. A massive thank you once again, Your Friendly Customer Services Team Helen, Steve, Sharon and Maureen
We’ve been having a look through our archives and have spotted this gem – our lovely Helen modelling some fair trade clothing in our 1985 catalogue! traidcraftshop.co.uk
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YEARS OF THE VEGAN TRADEMARK
This year marks 30 years of the well-known Vegan Mark, which is why in this issue, we’re celebrating all things vegan!
A Brief History of The Vegan Society… Founded here in the UK, in November 1944, The Vegan Society is a registered charity and the oldest vegan society in the world. The Society was founded by Donald Watson and his wife, Dorothy, along with four friends, who created and coined the word ‘vegan’ (the first and last letters of ‘vegetarian’), as a statement against vegetarians who ate dairy products.
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How and Why Did the Vegan Mark Come About?… The sunflower you see in the Vegan Mark was taken from the original, hand-drawn Vegan Society charity logo – it’s simple, eye-catching and easily recognisable. There is still no legal definition of ‘vegan’ when it comes to product labelling. Products are therefore open to being mislabelled – either by companies misunderstanding the definition or wanting to gain access to a vegan audience without doing the groundwork. Prompted by this lack of clarity, in 1990, the
Vegan Mark was introduced to help consumers easily spot vegan products. This was the world’s first vegan product labelling scheme of its kind. Every single product labelled with the Vegan Mark has been checked by a team of experts to ensure that absolutely no animal ingredients have been used and that is has not been tested on animals either. The Vegan Mark represents the internal standard for authentic vegan products, and is registered in many countries around the world and is used worldwide on over 42,000 products.
The Vegan Society’s Impact Today With thousands upon thousands of products globally carrying the Vegan Mark, The Vegan Society have helped catapult veganism into the mainstream. Talk of vegan ethics and cultureshifting vegan products have discussed openly in the media and by celebrities (does anyone remember Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars speech!?), as well as online searches for vegan products rocketing year on year. The Vegan Society’s official partner, Veganuary, signed up a record 400,000 people this year, compared to 250,000 in 2019 – showing that more people than ever are adopting the diet and lifestyle, and require the products to suit their choices.
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fair and vegan! Our Vegan Marked product range here at Traidcraft just keeps growing, season by season. So, whether you’re already a full vegan convert, or simply testing the waters with the likes of ‘meat free Mondays’, why not take a look and see which vegan swaps you could make in your day to day lives? SHOP ALL VEGAN
After the successful launch of our Essentials Boxes, we're currently working on a Vegan Essentials Box - watch this space!'
Vegan leather fastening and strap!
Rattan Over The Shoulder Bag 51458 £34.99
Traidcraft Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Ma's Happy Life Kitchen Organic Fair Trade Coconut Milk
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On the Move and Feeling Good! As of last month, the Government have eased restrictions and told us that we now permitted to unlimited outdoor exercise. So, if you’re in need of a little inspiration, we thought we’d give you a few of our top tips and let you into what some of us are getting up to during lockdown, to keep ourselves in shape!
WALK THIS WAY! Walking is an underestimated exercise in our books! A simple stroll in the fresh air can burn about 100 calories per mile – so pop on some comfy shoes and explore your local area. “I’ve been walking a lot during this second phase of lockdown. Instead of commuting, I get up the same time to have breakfast and a walk round the park before I start my day. A slow walk is great to stretch your legs and get your body moving for the day for the day ahead, keeping you focused and alert throughout the day. Level up to a faster pace to get the heart going and release those endorphins with a fast-paced walk. Even if you're heading to the shop for essentials, picking up the pace will not only tone your body, but will feel like you've done a workout in a short space of time. If you're feeling like you want a challenge, dust off your running shoes and head out for a run around your local park if you can, running has so many health benefits from adding years to your life, to keeping your heart and joints healthy as you age. These simple exercises can be done at next to no expense, whilst appreciating the great outdoors safely.” Rio 6
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KEEP ON RUNNIN' “I've been running for a while but find it to be more important now than ever. It improves my mood, clears my head and gets me out of the house for some muchneeded fresh air. My fiancé has also laced up her trainers and joined me, now I'm struggling to keep up!” Liam
PLANT & SQUAT The benefits of gardening are multifold. Not only are you getting loads of fresh air and calming your mind, but it’s a superb work out too. Hoeing is great for the abs and weeding is basically a squat session without even realising it.
DANCE LIKE NOBODY'S WATCHING For many people, working out can feel very forced and not much fun (yep, guilty!). That’s where you have to get creative. Popping on some of your favourite, up-beat songs and having a dance in your own living room will get the heart rate up and burn off a few calories at the same time. Why not get the rest of the family involved too? You could even try to learn the dance moves to your favourite music video!
...AND RELAX! “Yoga is a great one for days when the weather’s not so good. I’m quite fortunate that my boyfriend’s mum is a yoga teacher, so we’ve been tuning in to her sessions remotely every weekend. I’m finding it really helpful for stretching, toning and improving core strength. Whether you’re completely new to yoga (like me!), or your regular class has been cancelled, there are some fantastic - and completely free - classes to tune into on YouTube. Yoga With Adriene comes highly recommended and offers different classes for different levels of experience and varying age ranges.” Sarah
CAUSE A RACKET! Many golf courses and tennis courts have now reopened – so why not enjoy a socially distanced (yet still seriously competitive!) game with a friend?
Remember that fitness DVD you got for Christmas a few years ago? It’s time to dig it out and turn your front room into a fitness studio.
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RUN 'APPY There are lots of apps worth looking into which offer different types of support and training plans for different users. A few of us here at Traidcraft HQ have tried the Couch to 5K app which helps novices go from never having ran before, to slowly build up and eventually be able to run a whole five kilometres.
CLEAN CALORIES! During lockdown, many of us have become self-professed cleaning freaks in our homes. But did you know you can burn up to 190 calories on a tough job like scrubbing away dirt? The chores we all hate like vacuuming and making over your bed are excellent upper body work outs.
POSITIVITY PLAYLIST
THE EXERCISE EDITION We’ve loved hearing all of your feedback about how much you’re enjoying our Positivity Platform! After the success of last month’s Positivity Playlist, our resident DJ, Rio, has compiled another list of mood-boosting songs in what we have called our ‘Exercise Edition’. This playlist comes jam-packed with upbeat songs to motivate you as you walk, jog, run or work out.
LISTEN TO RIO'S POSITIVITY PLAYLIST
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The Time of Quiet
No-one’s told the daffodils about the pause to spring And no-one’s told the birds to roost and asked them not to sing. No-one’s asked the lazy bee to cease his bumbling round And no-one’s stopped the bright green shoots emerging through the ground. No-one’s told the sap to rest deep within the wood And stop the sleepy trees from waking, wreathed about in bud. No-one’s told the sky to douse its brightest shades of blue
A note from Sarah...
It seems that we are all appreciating the value of nature and being outdoors more than ever at the moment, which is why we felt we had to bring this to your attention. Rosemary Philip has sent us this wonderful poem, which she feels expresses so much of what we are all currently going through. Thanks so much for sharing it with us, Rosemary.
And stop the scudding clouds from puffing headlong into view. No-one’s asked the lambs to calm the springs beneath their feet, To stop their rapid rush and quiet each joyful bleat. No-one’s told the stream to halt its gurgle or its flow And warned the playful breezes not to gust and blow. No-one’s asked the raindrops not to fall upon the earth And fail to quench the soil in the season of rebirth. Remember what you value, remember who is dear, Close the doors to danger and keep your family near. In the quiet all around us take the time to sit and stare And wonder at the glory unfurling everywhere. Look towards the future, after the ordeal, And keep faith in Mother Nature’s power and will to heal.
by Philippa Atkin
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Ellie's Kitchen Guest Review
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Ellie lives life with the motto that "everything is better with good food". Give Ellie's Kitchen a follow for baking inspiration, food hacks, reviews and more!
For me, one of the joys I experience daily Is GREAT food and drink. It has also remained important to me during these times that I don’t just buy the first things I see on shelf in the supermarket, and that I support local and/or ethical food and drink choices where possible.
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n these funny times, I think we have all found a lot of joy in little things that we perhaps never blinked twice about before the world went into lockdown…
Traidcraft as a website is relatively new for me but since I received my first ‘essentials’ delivery I must admit I can’t wait to place my next order and try some more new things! My first delivery included a number of items that get used daily in our household; the store cupboard essentials we never run out of! Here’s what I tried… and what I thought. 10 traidcraftshop.co.uk
You can also visit her website www.ellieskitchenuk.com
Traidcraft Earl Grey Tea – to me it’s important
to have a selection of teas in the cupboard ready for when you fancy a cuppa with a slice of cake or for when you have visitors. Earl Grey is my usual choice, but it has to be good! These bags create a full-bodied brew which is also delicate and refreshing. Just how it should be! I can see why these bags have received a Great Taste Award!
Cafédirect Smooth Roast Instant Coffee We always have instant coffee in the house. Not really for our morning cup but for a whole host of other things; baking, iced coffee, drop in visitors. So it’s important that our instant coffee tastes as good as a pot of freshly brewed ground coffee. This tastes great, it’s quite mild in flavour so I tend to use more than I usually would, but for convenience, it’s 10/10 from us!
Mexican Blossom Set Honey Once you’ve tried good honey, I promise that you won’t go back to the squeezy stuff! I use honey in my tea, on my oats, in many of my bakes and this is now a favourite of mine! It’s ever so slightly spicy and strong in flavour, perfect for all uses.
Fruity Golden Granola Usually we make our own granola BUT we always have a backup box in in case we run out of homemade or simply don’t have time to make more. I thought I would try this mix which is packed with dried fruit, seeds and almonds and I wasn’t disappointed! It was very tasty and 100% something I would keep in the house. TIP: try sprinkling this on top of muffins before you bake them for a crunchy twist!
Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies Just like with the granola, we always have a backup box of cookies in for when we don’t have a homemade bake to tuck into. I admittedly didn’t get to try these, my boyfriend demolished them before I got a chance… but I think that speaks for itself. His verdict? “good chocolate chunk ratio!”. It’s also worth a mention that they are vegan too, so can be enjoyed by almost everyone!
Transparent Honduras and Sumatra Organic Ground Coffee I’m pretty set in my way with coffee (aren’t we all?), but I was interested to try this. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive than our usual ground coffee, but the rule breaking transparency on the front of the pack caught my attention. It’s pretty brave for a company to show exactly how much profit they make on something but knowing that everyone involved with making it benefits mutually would make paying a little more totally worth it! It’s stronger in its roast and really smooth. It also compliments the oat milk I use in my coffee and I love that it’s roasted here in the UK! All of these items I would order again, not just because they are 10/10 for flavour but also because they come with a Fairtrade Mark which somehow makes them taste even better! I also love that many of these things can be bulk purchased in cases meaning that you have to place orders less frequently and can really pack your cupboards FULL of the essentials! My next tries? Our cupboard is never without chocolate, so I think I will start there! NB: I was sent these items for review, but all thoughts are my own traidcraftshop.co.uk
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Hands up if you love elephants as much as we do! This month, we thought we’d get your creative juices flowing with this beautiful Indian elephant to colour in. We’d love to see your completed elephants – the bolder and brighter, the better!
Large Coloured Pencils - Pack of 10 Add a splash of colour with tamarind tree-twig pencils. Handmade in Thailand. 14cm, size may vary. 37470 £3.50
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Know someone who loves elephants as much as we do? Why not brighten their day with an elephant themed gift...
Mixed Fragrance Incense Set with Elephant Candle This tasteful elephant incense set comes with many multicoloured incense sticks and cones and stands, as well as an elephant candle holder and candle.
Elephant Candles set of 5 This adorable set of five elephant candles are extremely vibrant and measure approximately 3cm tall, adding a dainty touch of class to any table top. 3cm. Colours vary. 53846 £3.99
Colours vary. 54524 £9.99
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Elephant Tealight Holder Beautifully handmade by artisans in Jodhpur, who specialise in highquality painted crafts. Purchased individually, colours and designs vary. 8 x 6cm. 36968 £8.95
Elephant Children’s Backpack 18 x 21cm 66724 £14.99
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Elephant Ring Holder Hand cast and painted in India by skilled artisans, these elephant ring holders are guaranteed to add a splash of fun and vibrancy to any dressing table. 4 x 4 x 10cm.Recycled Aluminium with Enamel. Purchased individually, colours vary. 53612 £6.96
Elephant Trinket Tray Re-invented from materials already in circulation, reducing landfill and carbon emissions from new aluminium processing. Purchased individually, colours vary. 9.5 x 7.5 x 1.5cm 53460 £7.99
Elephant Paperweight Recycled aluminium elephants with foil added to the enamelling process, handmade in India. 5 x 2.5 x 4cm. Purchased individually, colours vary. 60944 £3.95 traidcraftshop.co.uk
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Sustainable STORE CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS
We’re all finding the need to reach into our store cupboards more and more, but which is the ultimate necessity that you couldn’t live without? Here, we’ve rounded our top 10 store cupboard essentials.
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Tropical Wholefoods Snack Bars
In at number 10 is Tropical Wholefoods snack bars – proving that snacking can be delicious and healthy, too. Made with 100% organic ingredients, with low saturated fat content and no artificial additives, colourings or preservatives, Tropical Wholefoods snack bars are just about as guilt-free as a snack can be! Tropical Wholefoods pay fair prices in advance, develop and market the farmers’ products and share useful technology and experience with overseas partners. With five nutritious and organic flavours including date and walnut, mango and brazil 14 traidcraftshop.co.uk
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GREAT FOR LUNCH BOXES AND DAYS OUT!
nut, pineapple and cashew, apricot and raisin and five fruit salad, you’ll be spoilt for choice when reaching into your cupboard. Psst! The Five Fruit Salad bar even counts as one of your five a day!
Whether you’re into your baking, or just love a nutritious breakfast, you can’t go wrong having a jar of Liberation’s Crunchy Peanut Butter in your cupboard. Sourced ethically from Malawi, Mozambique, and Nicaragua, the peanuts are lightly roasted to add extra nuttiness, so there's no need for added sugar. Traidcraft’s Liam is a BIG fan. “Perfect for anyone who likes a bit of crunch in their peanut butter, without the rough texture. Easy to spread, I smother it on toast (almost) every morning!” - Liam
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Traidcraft Cookies Okay, so you may be fully stocked up with your essential basics like pasta and rice, but have you considered those non-essential - yet 100% essential - items we need to get by in our day to day lives. We’re talking about the likes of your favourite biscuit dunked into your afternoon cuppa – ahhh bliss, the moments of mindfulness and relaxation that get us through!
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Fusilli and Penne Pasta
Pasta is the ultimate store cupboard staple – and is the perfect addition to a quick, easy and wholesome lunch or tea. Penne and fusilli are firm favourites amongst adults and kids alike; tossed into a salad or mixed in a sauce, there’ll be a delicious, nutritious meal ready in minutes. Our authentic, Organic, Italian pasta is made with durum wheat and 20% quinoa flour from Bolivia.
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Zaytoun Mejoul Dates
In at number six are Zaytoun’s best-selling dates, grown in the rich soils around the ancient city of Jericho, Palestine. These huge, succulent dates are the ultimate all-rounder; eat as a sweet snack, chop them up and scatter them onto cereal, add them to cakes, biscuits and desserts, serve them with cheese or even, as an after dinner treat, stuff them with a whole almond and roll in icing sugar. Not only are they versatile, but they’re high in fibre and potassium, and deliciously soft with their toffee-like, caramel texture. Traidcraft’s Rio can’t get enough. “If you’re looking for a vegan sweet treat without missing out, these Zaytoun dates will hit the spot! Getting one of your five a day, has never been so easy! The texture is so soft and caramel-like, perfect for sharing with the family, or a treat for you to snack on throughout the day. Beware, one box can be eaten very quickly, I’d order two to be on the safe side.” - Rio traidcraftshop.co.uk
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Traidcraft Tea
165 million cups of it are drank every single day in the UK, so, no matter whether you love a builder’s brew or add lashings of milk to your cuppa, no cupboard can possibly be complete without some tea. Our award-winning range includes breakfast blend (teabags and loose leaf), Earl Grey and decaffeinated, all perfectly blended and vacuum-packed for freshness by our friends at Ringtons. The Breakfast Blend is Traidcraft’s Sarah’s favourite tea out there.
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Tropical Wholefoods Long Grain Rice
Curries, burritos, one-pot casseroles, chilli, sushi… the list of what you can make with this simple ingredient is endless, which is why it’s secured its place firmly at number four on our list. Tropical Wholefoods long grain rice cooks to a light, fluffy texture in a matter of minutes, and is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters at the table! Don’t forget to package up your leftovers… that’s tomorrow’s lunch sorted! 16 traidcraftshop.co.uk
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“I LOVE a cup of tea. I have tried all manner of different brands, flavours and blends over the years, but honestly, nothing can compare to Traidcraft’s Breakfast Blend. Accompanied by a biscuit or two, obviously! It’s the only thing that’s been getting me through working from home these last few weeks!” - Sarah
Meru Herbs Sauces and Jams If you haven’t already heard about Meru Herbs, where have you been? They’re a femaleled organisation in rural Kenya, dedicated to fair trade principles, with a clear mission to empower women, alleviate poverty and improve standards of living.
This forward-thinking organisation gives smallholder farmers the opportunity to sell their produce and improve their income by supplying directly to Meru Herbs. Up to 100 local women are employed to prepare fruits and herbs, and make the most amazing, all-natural sauces and jams. With Tomato and Herb Sauce, Tomato and Basil Sauce, Hot Chilli Pesto, Hibiscus Jam and Mango Jam to their name, they’re about to be your new go-to store cupboard staple!
Fish4Ever Tinned Fish We hear you - tinned fish never sounded like the most glamorous or appealing product to admit you had in your kitchen cupboard… until now. Coming in at number two, we’ve grouped our sustainable tinned fish range together (purely because we couldn’t possibly pick a favourite!), with the likes of super healthy mackerel, sardines and tuna on offer. Fish4Ever are the brand that all everyday activists should be aware of; with a maximum of four steps between catching the fish and canning, Fish4Ever guarantee full traceability of their fish from the sea to your plate. Why not enter the code on the packaging on the Fish4Ever website to discover the area your fish came from, and even send a message to thank the fisherman or woman who caught it for you? These are way more than just a simple tin of delicious fish.
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Traidcraft Fruity Golden Granola The competition for number one spot was tough. But in the end, we just couldn’t look past our Fruity Golden Granola, for its sheer versatility and unrivalled taste. Whether you add a splash of milk or yoghurt for a breakfast which sets you up for the day, or mix it into a muffin or bread dough whilst baking, you’ll be thrilled you had a pack of this wholesome granola in your cupboard, that’s for sure. This crunchy golden oat and crisped rice blend has been mixed with ingredients grown by traditional farmers around the world; fair trade raisins, chopped dates, sweet almonds, sunflower seeds, and cranberries.
Do you agree with our top 10, or would you have something completely different in your store cupboard? Let us know at social@traidcraft.co.uk SEE ALL STORE CUPBOARD ESSENTIALS
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Vegan Cleaning
As we are celebrating all things vegan this month, we couldn’t
overlook our friends at Bio-D; providing 100% hypoallergenic, vegan and eco-friendly cleaning products to thousands of households across the UK. As you can imagine, they’ve been kept extremely busy lately, so we were lucky to catch up with them and ask the questions on everyone’s
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lips – which product will work best for which types of cleaning? They told us…
"There are lots of cleaning products available that have very similar sounding names. At Bio-D we’re often asked: if names are similar, don’t they do the same thing? It can certainly be confusing when trying to decide which product will work best for your cleaning. And of course, you can use your products however works best for
you. But if you want to get the best out of Bio-D’s Multi Surface Sanitiser, All Purpose Sanitiser and Home & Garden Sanitiser, then read on". "Along with the rest of the Bio-D sanitising range all of these products are BSEN1276 compliant, along with being made in the UK, Vegan and Cruelty Free".
Bio-D All Purpose Sanitiser Spray Refill This is a great all-rounder product that ‘does what it says on the tin’. Great for daily cleaning and sanitising any hard surface, whether you’re cleaning up spillages or giving the fridge a freshen up. It’s a ready to go formula, meaning you can get on with cleaning in an instant. 49280 (500ml) £2 | 46816 (12 x 500ml) £21.60 29506 (5L) £9.15 | 60488 (20L) £38.31 Bio-D Home & Garden Sanitiser This versatile product is great for cleaning and disinfecting both inside and outside the home. Ideal for use on patios, paths and decking outside, or sinks and waste bins inside the home it contains a Eucalyptus fragrance to neutralise odours. The product is great to use either neat or diluted and is safe for use in septic tanks and cesspits. 58608 (20L) £47.94 Bio-D Multi Surface Sanitiser This product is ideal for use on larger surface areas such as floors or tiles, but it can also be used neat where a sanitising action is required such as on sinks, cookers or on work surfaces. Containing orange oil as an effective degreasing agent, if it’s diluted, you can use a ratio of 20ml to 5L water. 28856 (750ml) £2.75 | 28968 (12 x 750ml) £29.64 29092 (5L) £13.85 SHOP BIO-D
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Product Update
from Lizy
Our Much Lusted Over Marmalade is Back Traidcraft Organic Orange Marmalade Rich, flavourful and finely cut from organic Seville oranges. 67388 (340g) £2.65 | 43294 (6 x 340g) £14.10
Your Summer 2020 Catalogue should be with you now - we hope you love it! We'd just like to give you a quick heads up that our Traidcraft Essentials Box is actually £30 - not £35 as the catalogue would suggest.
Muesli Update In true transparent fashion, we are letting you all know about some of the changes we are making to our muesli and letting you in on why we are making the changes we are. This year, where possible, we have been updating our ownbrand products where we have run out of packaging; this update includes ensuring the product is as fair trade as it can be, uses the most eco-friendly packaging and is commercial viable. We have recently relaunched the Traidcraft Fruit and Nut Muesli; this is now in a smaller box with Traidcraft branding, rather than GEOMuesli branding. We were no longer able to continue with the bigger box size, as this size is no longer made by our manufacturer. We also looked into the viability of this product, and found that at the previous weight and RRP, this would not be possible. After researching other muesli on the market, we felt a 500g at £4.00 RRP was suitable and enabled our product to continue. We are currently revamping the GEOMuesli Exotic Fruit too, including improving the fair trade ingredients. This is taking longer than the update of the Fruit and Nut Muesli. 20 traidcraftshop.co.uk
Buy Two, Donate Two! Show You Care with Traidcraft and FareShare
Covid-19 has had a profound impact on all aspects of our lives and has left the most vulnerable groups in society in need of help more than ever. FareShare takes good quality surplus food from across the food industry and redistributes it to almost 11,000 frontline charities and community groups nationally, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters and community cafes. Every week, they provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people. Until the end of June, we’re donating two packs of biscuits to FareShare, for every two sold, proving that even when we are apart, we can act together. *This promotion includes Traidcraft Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies and Traidcraft Half Coated Chocolate Shortbread Fingers. READ MORE ABOUT FARESHARE
TIN-FINITY, AND BEYOND! We have extremely exciting news… our coffee tins are officially here! But have you got yours yet?
Our reusable, eco-friendly storage tin, designed to store 500g of instant coffee, is the perfect swap for a plastic container or unsustainable alternative.
Traidcraft Coffee Storage Tin 56996 (500g) £7 SHOP NOW
Unlike many other materials, metal recycles for ever, without any loss of material, quality or performance. 80% of all metal ever to be produced is still in use today. Welcome to the metal revolution… This attractive tin has been made in a family-run, completely solar-powered factory in London; a company who have been manufacturing tins for all manner of companies, (Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Farrow & Ball to name-drop just a few), for over a century.
Fancy a Cuppa? We will soon have limited edition version of the 1000s teabags in stock. There will be slightly less tea in each teabag, making a cheaper RRP. The reason for this is that there was a mix up at our manufacturers, but instead of wasting 400,000 tea bags, we decided to offer them to you anyway, with a different label on. These teabags will still make a wonderful cuppa, they might just need a little longer to brew.
LIMITED Traidcraft Breakfast STOCK Blend Teabags 56364 Catering box 1000 teabags (2500g) £25.00 traidcraftshop.co.uk
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Offers: 3 rd June - 30 th June inclusive.
Save as You Sip! Treat yourself to a Fairtrade tea or coffee, at discounted rates for a limited time only.
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Cafédirect Machu Picchu Freeze Dried Coffee A full-bodied coffee with overtones of dark chocolate. 56036 (200g) £7.50 £5.63 56010 (6 x 200g) £40.50 £30.38
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Cafédirect Freeze Dried Coffee Blend of Arabica and Robusta coffees from Latin America and Africa.
Cafédirect Organic Machu Picchu Beans (227g) 54146 (227g) £4.25 £3.19 53416 (6 x 227g) £22.92 £17.19
24682 (500g) £22.50 £20.25 65404 (6 x 500g) £121.80 £109.62 25706 (100g) £4.60 £3.45 37800 (6 x 100g) £24.90 £18.68
Cafédirect Organic Machu Picchu Ground Coffee (227g) A rich, smooth coffee with overtones of fine dark chocolate. 50536 (227g) £4.25 £3.19
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51040 (6 x 227g) £22.92 £17.19
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Cafédirect Kilimanjaro Ground Coffee (227g) A bright, refreshing coffee grown on the volcanic soils of Mount Kilimanjaro. 58752 (227g) £4.25 £3.19 45266 (6 x 227g) £22.92 £17.19
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Cafédirect San Cristobal Hot Chocolate Rich hot chocolate made with the purest quality cocoa. 48656 (250g) £3 £2.25 53526 (6 x 250g) £16.20 £12.15
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Save as You Sip! Treat yourself to a Fairtrade tea or coffee, at discounted rates for a limited time only.
The London Tea Company Singles £2.20 NOW £1.76 Cases £11.88 NOW £9.50 London Tea Company Sencha Green Tea Renowned for its clean, fresh flavour, Sencha green tea is sure to tingle the senses and leave you feeling refreshed, detoxed and revitalised. 59578 (40g) | 60604 (6x40g) London Tea Company Pure Peppermint Tea Known as ‘healing’ tea, this peppermint blend is a light and delicate variety. 59812 (30g) | 60812 (6x30g) London Tea Company Raspberry Inferno Tea This tea boasts a spirited infusion, deep red in colour with a lively raspberry flavour, sure to tingle
London Tea Company Peach & Rhubarb
the palate and heighten the senses, sip after sip.
This invigorating tea has all the natural sweetness
60340 (44g) | 60966 (6x44g)
of peach, cut with the sharpness of the rhubarb –
London Tea Company Vanilla Chai Tea This gorgeous blend of black tea, liquorice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, pepper and vanilla is a real treat for the taste buds. Limited Edition. 47982 (44g) | 48338 (6x44g) London Tea Company Zingy Lemon and Ginger Tea This bright, light-coloured tea delivers a wellbalanced, refreshing flavour of lemon zest and
making for a truly exciting blend. 60474 (44g) | 61162 (6x44g) London Tea Company White Tea & Pear Tatin Blending white tea with Fairtrade ginger and the warming flavours of a pear tatin dessert. Limited Edition. 48194 (44g) | 48436 (6x44g) London Tea Company Pure Chamomile Tea Delicious, buttery, soothing Camomile flavoured
ginger, and leaves the drinker feeling rejuvenated
tea, free from artificial colourings, preservatives
and satisfied.
and flavourings.
60098 (40g) | 60866 (6x40g)
59714 (30g) | 60628 (6x30g)
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Eat Your Hat Organic Milk Chocolate with South African Sea Salt
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A mesmerising milk chocolate tablet blended with a scattering of piquant South African sea salt that's organic, fairer than fair, eco-friendly, organic, completely sustainable and utterly delicious – all at once. You'll never find any nasty GMOs, artificial colours or preservatives here. This is chocolate that changes lives, saves the earth, and elevates everyone it meets along the way. 'Impossible!' You cry? Prepare to Eat Your Hat. 32192 (91g) £3.95 £3.16 29688 (10 x 91g) £35.50 £28.40 Short Shelf Life Date: 11/07/2020
Short Shelf Life Date: 17/06/2020
Traidcraft Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
50% OFF
Each cookie is lovingly VE GAN baked with Fairtrade cocoa, and studded with chunky nuggets of fair trade dark chocolate. With a sprinkle of Fairtrade sugar and a splash of pioneering organic fair trade palm oil from Ghana, these cookies are as ethical as biscuits could ever be! They're suitable for vegetarians too, so there's even more people to share a family pack with! 66828 (180g) £2.10 £1.05 67952 (8 x 180g) £15.12 £7.56 * Product has been manufactured in an environment which handles egg, milk, fish, soya, sulphites and gluten.
Traidcraft Half Coated Chocolate Shortbread Fingers You can't beat the classic matching of shortbread and a hot mug of tea. These chocolate shortbread fingers have been baked with Fairtrade sugar and dipped in creamy milk chocolate made with Fairtrade cocoa. Share a pack with friends over afternoon tea, keep some in your desk drawer for break-time treats, or stack them jenga-style. 63378 (150g) £2.20 £1.54 44890 (12 x 150g) £23.88 £16.72
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Minimum Order Quantities Products with minimum orders as of 1st May 2020
Fish4Ever Mackerel in Spring Water 68582 (125g) £1.85 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Fairbreak Choc chip cookies 24358 (150g) £1.35 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Fish4Ever Mackerel Fillets in Organic Sunflower Oil 69588 (120g) £2.25 (Minimum purchase of 2)
The Jelly Bean Factory Fruit Cocktail Flavour 63902 (75g) £1.55 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Fish4Ever Skip Jack Tuna Chunks in Brine 43410 (160g) £2.05 (Minimum purchase of 2)
The Jelly Bean Factory 36 Gourmet Flavour mix 68614 (75g) £1.35 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Fish4Ever Whole Sardines in Organic Sunflower Oil 56396 (120g) £2.60 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Tropical Wholefood Fair Trade Organic Date and Walnut Bar 46052 (40g) £0.79 (Minimum purchase of 4)
Fish4Ever Skip Jack Tuna Chunks in Spring Water 60646 (160g) £2.05 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Tropical Wholefood Fair Trade Organic 5 Fruit Salad Bar 67468 (40g) £0.79 (Minimum purchase of 4)
Divine White Chocolate 50050 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Tropical Wholefood Fair Trade Organic Mango and Brazil Nut Bar 67138 (40g) £0.79 (Minimum purchase of 4) Tropical Wholefood Fair Trade Pineapple and Cashew Bar 47122 (40g) £0.79 (Minimum purchase of 4) Tropical Wholefood Fair Trade Organic Apricot and Raisin Bar 50992 £0.79 (Minimum purchase of 4) Liberation Chilli and Lime Cashew, Peanuts and Corn 41002 (90g) £1.80 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Divine Milk Chocolate 24750 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2) Divine 70% Dark Chocolate 51552 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2) Divine Caramel Milk Chocolate 55968 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2) Divine Orange Milk Chocolate 58504 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2) Divine Caramel Dark Chocolate 66616 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2) Divine Cappuccino Chocolate 69278 (35g) £1.10 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Liberation Salted Cashews & Peanuts 58260 (90g) £1.80 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Clean & Fair Pure Soap 39972 (125g) £1.50 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Ma’s Happy Life Kitchen Organic & Fairtrade Coconut Milk 25890 (400ml) £1.95 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Clean & Fair Orange & Honey Soap 25314 (125g) £1.50 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Fish4Ever Brisling Sprat Sardines in Spring Water 57730 (105g) £1.75 (Minimum purchase of 2)
Clean & Fair Lavender & Honey Soap 40082 (125g) £1.50 (Minimum purchase of 2) Traidcraft Rubber Gloves 51210 (1 pk) £1.65 (Minimum purchase of 2)
In April’s Bulletin, we listed products with maximum quantities for purchasing; this was so that more customers would be able to invest in the provisions they needed, and to discourage stock piling. Here, we are listing products with minimum quantities. To be completely transparent with you, low RRP items cost us more to pick, pack and ship single items, which is why we made this decision. We appreciate your understanding. traidcraftshop.co.uk
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EAT FOOD. NOT TOO MUCH. MOSTLY PLANTS. BY ROBIN ROTH
M
y son was 11 when he informed us that he had seen something on the internet about animal factory farming. He informed us that he intended to become a vegetarian. So, we smiled, breathed in, and decided to wait it out. It’s a dangerous game trying to “out-wait” a child. You assume that you have all the cards in your hand and it’s just a question of playing them at the right moment. But children can be wise and know so much more than their parents. Nine years on, the whole family has become vegetarian and we have occasionally flirted with, though never fully consummated an affair with, veganism. The original inspiration for my son was the sudden realisation that factory farmed food was produced in the most unimaginably horrible way. As Bismark, Chancellor of Germany in the 1880s once commented, “the man who wishes to keep 26 traidcraftshop.co.uk
his respect for sausages and laws should not see how either is made.” Over the years my interest in animal farming became more nuanced. It was not just about how the animals were housed and ultimately slaughtered. I began to understand that eating meat is fantastically inefficient in terms of feeding a growing population. It is one of those generally known “facts” that to produce one calorific unit of meat requires 10 calorific units of grain. While some animal meat (chicken) is less grain intensive than others (beef), the overall sum is about right. Just because this is “normal” doesn’t mean that it makes any sense whatsoever. I know of relatively few business models that deliberately choose to invest 10 units of a commodity, throw in some additional cost and time in order to produce…. one unit of the same commodity. It works because of an economic system that is heavily subsidised by the state and has enormous hidden costs which we all pay for – or will pay for at some point in the future.
I was recently informed that a small but still significant percentage of our water bill covers the cost of cleaning up farming effluent. The hidden cost of excessive anti-biotic usage may, of course, yet come to haunt us in ways we don’t want to contemplate given our current experience with the pandemic – and the subsidies paid to produce mono-crops and actively remove bio-diversity at every opportunity are eye-watering. And this is to say nothing of the removal of vast areas of tropical forest every year, in order to feed animals in Europe. Cheap meat and dairy are, in fact, very, very expensive. Veganism is a logical response to a completely rotten system. And of course, vegans are vilified by very powerful industry lobbies who have a lot to fear. Rotten systems tend to react – often viciously – when they feel threatened. Now, anyone who is interested in trade justice can begin to smell a good cause here. Veganism, and vegetarianism, are in fact distinctly political choices. It sounds a bit like fair trade, in fact, and we are up against exactly the same few multi-national trading companies.
It
is one of those generally known “ facts ” that to produce one calorific unit of meat requires 1 0 calorific units of grain.
Veganism may seem beyond most of us - even if we could imagine a life without meat, eggs, milk and butter, what do vegans actually eat? How on earth can you live with such a limited selection? One of my favourite authors Michael Pollen – who understands more about food injustice than most Fairtrade leaders, wrote a
V eganism is a logical
response to a completely rotten system. A nd of course, vegans are vilified by very powerful industry lobbies who have a lot to fear brilliant book on this subject called “Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” He stresses that grass grazed animals kept in healthy, generally organic, conditions play an extremely important role in sustainable agriculture – but examples are few and far between. He recommends that if you can support these farmers, do so. 100%. And just a clue here – you generally won’t find these products in supermarkets. I have to side with Pollen on this occasion, a little dairy – organic and local – is still part of my diet, but if we want to make lasting changes to how food and animals are reared, eating less processed, factory farmed food is good for us, for the planet – and it definitely isn’t what the multinationals desire. What better reason can there be than that for giving it – at least occasionally - a go? traidcraftshop.co.uk
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Coronavirus Update from Traidcraft Exchange The Traidcraft Exchange team in Bangladesh distributing emergency rations - Photo credit Traidcraft Exchange
Dear Friends, Thanks to you, our teams are continuing to respond to the Coronavirus crisis across the world. We’re working incredibly hard to provide emergency support and relief to the people we work with who are facing untold hardship in the midst of this crisis. You can keep up-to-date with our work on our website – www.traidcraftexchange.org/coronavirus. We’ve been able to provide food packages for workers unable to feed their families, personal protective equipment, soap and a helpline for others. With your help we will continue to adapt our work so that we can be there for the most vulnerable, offering our expertise and support as the situation develops.
Here in the UK, our offices are closed but the teams continue to work from home. We’ve all been overwhelmed by the response to our Easter Appeal which has raised over £50,000 so far – thank you so much to everyone who’s donated – there’s still time to help if you can and haven’t already at www.traidcraftexchange.org/donate. Now more than ever, farmers’ ability to be resilient and selfsufficient is vital – and it’s your generosity which makes this happen. We hope you and your families are keeping well and safe, and we thank you for all your ongoing kind support. Amy Wilson Head of Fundraising, Traidcraft Exchange
Charity Gifts Sale Let people know you’re thinking of them with a beautiful charity gift card. A quick reminder that we are currently selling our old range of Gifts for Life at bargain prices - don’t miss out! Free postage and packaging available until the 7th June using the code GFL1920. www.traidcraftshop.co.uk/charitygifts
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Together, we’re getting fast fashion brands to pay up Freewill Month In the wake of coronavirus, UK fashion brands have been cancelling orders, breaking contracts and devastating the lives of workers in poor countries.
While they still need to commit to paying all their suppliers during the crisis, it shows that fashion retailers are feeling the pressure to honour the contracts they signed before the crisis.
Together, we’ve been campaigning to change that – The other brands – including and it’s already working. Thank Marks and Spencer, Edinburgh you if you have been part of this. Woolen Mill and Sports Direct – are lagging behind. NEXT, Primark and Pentland have all now made a public They should all now follow suit. pledge to pay for more of Not joined the campaign yet? the goods they ordered Send a message to the brands: from suppliers prior to the UK high street shutdown. The Primark decision alone is said to be worth around £370 million. This is fantastic news – and shows what we can achieve when we stand together.
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Congratulations to the Traidcraft Exchange Raffle Winners! With a record 23,000 life changing tickets sold, we are delighted to announce the winners of the 2020 Raffle...
Freewill Month is back this June. If you’re thinking of making a will or updating an existing will, no matter how complex, you can do this for free through our partner firm of solicitors McClure. Limited places are now available on a first-come-first -served basis. For those who secure a place, McClure will arrange to make your will over the phone at a convenient time for you. Although there is no charge, we would be grateful if you might consider making a small gift to Traidcraft Exchange in lieu of the cost of making your will. Secure your free will at www.traidcraftexchange.org/ free-will today!
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everyone who bought
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FAIR TRADE
RECIPE
RAINBOW CAKE No matter whether you’re spoiling your family to a surprise dessert, or simply after something sweet and satisfying to accompany your afternoon cuppa, this fair trade rainbow cake recipe is a real showstopper.
As a sign of solidarity, why not brighten the day of a neighbour or someone who’s isolating, by dropping them off a slice of your freshly-made rainbow cake?
METHOD 1. Pre-heat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease two 20cm
INGREDIENTS FOR CAKE (The following ingredients make two layers, so you will need these measurements x3)
round sandwich tins and line the
• 125g butter
powder and vanilla extract (for two
bases with baking parchment. 2. Add all 125g butter, 225g flour, 150g sugar, 3 eggs, salt, baking
• 225g plain flour
sponges) into a large mixing bowl
• 150g Traidcraft golden caster sugar
until your mixture is smooth.
and beat with an electric whisk 3. Weigh your mixture, then
• 3 medium eggs, locally sourced if possible
separate it into exactly half. Pick
• A pinch of salt • 1 tsp baking powder
into the middle of each cake comes out clean. Gently turn the cakes onto a wire cooling rack. 5. Wash the tins and bowls thoroughly, and repeat steps 1-4, this time using different colours, until you have six circular cakes. 6. To make the icing, beat the vanilla and mascarpone/cream cheese with an electric whisk. Sift in the icing sugar and fold in gently. At this point you should be very careful not to overwork the icing; you don’t want it to be
two food colouring colours and
runny.
stir a little into each mix (adding
7. Scatter a little icing sugar on a
additional drops for a deeper
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
colour). Note: the colour of the
• Natural food colouring - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
batter will remain similar once baked, so be brave with the food colouring!
cake stand or plate, then place your bottom layer of cake as a base. Spread some icing onto the top of the first layer with a spatula, making sure to get the icing right
4. Scrape the batter from the two
to the edge, before placing your
mixtures into the two baking tins
next coloured layer on top.
and smooth the top as much as
• 3 x 250g tubs of mascarpone or cream cheese
8. Repeat this process until all
possible with a rubber spatula.
layers are used and then spread
Bake on the same oven shelf for
the remaining icing thickly over all
• 350g icing sugar
12 mins, or until a skewer poked
the sides and top of your cake.
INGREDIENTS FOR ICING • 1 tsp vanilla extract
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