New Seasons Market’s Post

Shipping cashew nuts halfway around the world for processing seems, well, nuts. Not only is it unsustainable, but also leaves cashew farmers with just a fraction of the total price. That’s why we are proud to be part of this partnership empowering cashew farmers in Mkinga,Tanzania to establish local and organic cashew value chains – from tree to processed nut. This means smaller carbon footprints, better incomes, and more local leadership.  Special thanks to Danida Green Business Partnerships / Danida Market Development Partnerships, Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Biotan Group ltd and CARE Tanzania

🚀 €1 million in direct premiums paid to family farmers this year - and it's only July! 🌱 At gebana, we're revolutionizing trade. For an increasing number of our products, we pay 10% of the sales price DIRECTLY to family farmers - on top of organic and fair prices! We call it the gebana model. 💰 🆕 Latest addition: Coffee producers from Maya Vinic cooperative, Mexico! ☕️ Our impact so far: 🥜 Cashews & Dried Mangoes (Burkina Faso): 3,647 families 🍫 Cocoa (Togo): 1,610 families 🍊 Fresh Fruit & Orange Juice (Greece): 109 families 🌰 Brazil Nuts (Brazil): 186 families 🌿 Hazelnuts (Georgia): 117 families 🍇 Mountain Figs (Turkey): 7 families ☕️ Coffee (Mexico): 473 families That's 6,149 farming families directly benefiting from YOUR purchases! 🙌 Want to learn more about our journey towards greater fairness and sustainability? 👉 Check out our latest annual impact report online 👉 Explore our website www.gebana.com Together, we're changing the rules of trade, one purchase at a time. Will you join us? 💚 #gebana #FairTrade #SustainableAgriculture #EthicalBusiness #organic

Revolutionizing and adding value to our Pacific traditional staple crops in Agriculture space....

Zobo Wine 🍷 Made from: Roselle leaves (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) Largely grown in Northern Nigerian States such as Kano, Jigawa, etc This serves as a potent reminder that, with meticulous processes and innovative thinking, we can transform our local Zobo drink into exportable Zobo Wine. What do we get? 📌Enhanced economic growth and prosperity by generating greater revenue from a value-added product. 📌Employment opportunities. Value addition from leaves to wine involves a chain of skilled hands - farmers, processors, and more. Zobo Wine means more jobs, more livelihoods, and stronger communities. The question is: Are we ready? #agriculture #internationalgem

Last week, a Field Day was organized in Peru to showcase the impressive ARRA Fire Crunch™ grape variety. The response in Peru has been very positive, with enthusiastic growers and attention from key industry players. Led by Karl Conrads, founder, and CEO of Grapasa, the South American representative for ARRA™ varieties, the Field Day attracted general managers and farm leaders from top producers and exporters. Thanks to its exceptional eating quality, described as "extraordinary crunchiness" and a "brilliant red color", ARRA Fire Crunch is making a mark in Peru. In the challenging agricultural conditions of Piura, ARRA Fire Crunch™ has demonstrated impressive fertility, showcasing resilience. Characterized by a strong and green rachis, ease of cultivation, excellent berry size (24-26 mm) and weight (averaging 10.5 g, about 3 g more than other varieties of comparable size), ARRA Fire Crunch™ is emerging as a standout grape variety. #arraredfactor #arravarieties

🌾 Nurturing Success at GA&A Rice Exports! 🌾 As a Co-founder and Managing Director of GA&A Rice Exports, I'm incredibly proud of the journey we've embarked on. What began as a shared vision has grown into a thriving venture in the rice export industry. 🌍 Global Impact: Our commitment to quality and sustainability has helped us expand our reach across the globe, connecting with diverse markets and delivering premium rice to the world. 🌱 Quality and Responsibility: We place a strong emphasis on responsible agriculture and the unmatched quality of our rice. GA&A Rice Exports stands for more than just business; it's a commitment to a greener, healthier planet. 🤝 Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our motivation. We tailor our offerings to suit their unique requirements, ensuring their satisfaction and success. 💡 Innovating Tomorrow: We're on an unending quest for innovation, continuously striving to enhance our processes and products to meet the evolving needs of our industry. I'm deeply grateful for the dedication of our amazing team, the unwavering support of our partners, and the trust our clients have bestowed upon us. Together, we're shaping the future of rice exports, and the best is yet to come. 🌱🌏 #GAAExports #CoFounder #ManagingDirector #GlobalBusiness #Sustainability #RiceIndustry

🥔🎉 We're excited to celebrate the first ever International Day of Potato! Why? Because potatoes are 1 of the 5 main food crops consumed in the world - making them an important contributor to food security and rural livelihoods (UN/FAO). Potatoes originated over a millennium ago in the South American Andes region, where they continue to play a crucial role in the lives of smallholder farmers, such as those Corus organization Lutheran World Relief partners with in Castrovirreyna, Peru. Over a decade ago, a terrible drought ravaged the remote Andean region of Castrovirreyna, causing malnutrition rates to rise. Lutheran World Relief stepped in and began working with our local partner CEDINCO to address food security and strengthen sustainable livelihoods. Through collaborative efforts in the years since, indigenous farmers are now utilizing organic production methods, improving crop yields, and transforming their surplus produce into a viable source of income. And the story gets even more vibrant with the region's colorful native potatoes! As part of a cooperative, farmers are now producing potatoes for the international market, with their spuds traveling as far as Europe to be processed into artisan chips. Hope you get to enjoy a potato today! #InternationalDayofPotato #SustainableLivelihoods #FoodSecurity #Peru #Nutrition

Great to see gebana on this chart! Carpathia included gebana for the first time in their yearly efood review. Admittedly, gebana is still small. But then, we are not offering a full assortment either. Most importantly, we grow every year. In 2023, we gained a lot in the Romandie (merci!) and in the EU. And this year, we continue on this growth path. It makes me proud to see what is possible, if you have a clear vision and a consistent follow-through. I get often asked: can I as a private household also buy at gebana? 🍌 YES: gebana is an online shop for private households. Check it out! 🍌 And YES: we also deliver to many countries in the EU directly from our EU logistic centers. 🍌 We offer mostly organic and fairtrade food products that we buy directly from the smallholding farmers or cooperatives. 🍌 Some of it comes from our daugther companies in Togo and Burkina Faso or from our longtime partner Anyfion in Greece. The rest is from selected cooperatives or companies, each with their very special story. And we have many products from over 100 Swiss farmers. 🍌 The fresh fruit and vegetables are only available in season - when the nature tells us that they are ripe. 🍌 We believe: at gebana you get the best impact for your money! We re-distribute 10% of the sales from our online shop back to the farmers. (that is: 10% of the turnover, not the profit!) Thank you for talking about our mission. We can't afford big marketing campaigns like the big guys. We do it our way. And we can always count on the support of our gebana friends. 🙏 #gebana #organic #fairtrade #carpathia

In Tanzania, People do cultivate spices for a multitude of reasons. Primarily, spices are valued for their ability to enhance the flavor and aroma of food and beverages, making them essential ingredients in culinary traditions worldwide. Beyond culinary purposes, many spices possess medicinal properties, adding to their appeal for both traditional and modern medicinal practices. Economically, spices can be lucrative crops, offering farmers opportunities for income generation and contributing to local and global trade. Additionally, spices hold cultural significance, often symbolizing heritage and tradition within communities. Moreover, the cultivation of spices promotes sustainable agriculture practices, fostering crop diversification and environmental stewardship. Overall, the cultivation of spices serves as a blend of cultural, economic, and culinary endeavors, enriching both the agricultural landscape and human experiences globally | #spices #Agriculture 🌱