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Clean hands for fair cashews
A report in 2019 revealed the substandard working conditions in cashew production in India. At Umano, we import fair trade cashews from Burkina Faso via the Kenedougou Agricultural Cooperative (Coopake), guaranteeing decent working conditions and fair wages.
Organic, fair trade cocoa and more
May 15, 2024
With Kaoka, we have found the partner who meets all our most demanding criteria in terms of quality, transparency and eco-responsibility. Our new chocolate products, certified organic and fair trade,...
Cashew nuts in small pieces: economical and ecological
Jul 3, 2023
The classification of cashew nuts depends on their size, color and imperfections, with 26 different grades. The main grades are W320 (whole nuts), LWP (half pieces) and SWP (small pieces). The pieces are often wasted despite their similar taste and texture to whole nuts. Umano values nuts according to the well-being of producers, the health of the planet and the fight against food waste. They offer organic, fair trade cashews in pieces, suitable for various culinary preparations, thus offering a more sustainable and economical alternative.
Fair trade shea butter: a development engine for women producers
Jun 21, 2023
The shea tree ( Vitellaria paradoxa syn Butyrospermum parkii , its former name) is an endogenous tree from the tropical regions of Africa which belongs to the Sapotaceae family. This...
Simply the best dried mangoes in the world
Jun 6, 2023
Umano offers organic and fair trade mangoes from Burkina Faso, grown by Coopake. The fruits are dried using traditional methods by local cooperatives. Discover Amélie and Brooks, varieties rich in flavor and quality.
Meet our panela producers
Jun 4, 2023
Panela is a type of unrefined sugar, also known as whole cane sugar or raw cane sugar. It is produced by heating sugarcane juice to remove the water, then allowing it to cool and solidify. Unlike refined cane sugar, panela retains many of the nutrients naturally found in sugar cane, such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. It has a rich, complex flavor, with hints of caramel, and is often used as a natural sweetener in cooking and baking.
Why choose fair trade cashews?
May 16, 2023
Do you know all the benefits of Fairtrade cashews over non-Fairtrade ones? Here are the different benefits and impacts of purchasing fair trade cashew nuts illustrated.
10 examples of using coconut milk powder
Mar 19, 2023
Coconut milk powder is a product worth knowing about! With many practical and ecological advantages, it allows you to create diverse and comforting recipes, whatever the season. We share 10...
Choose biodiversity when choosing your chocolate!
Mar 18, 2023
COP 15 or Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity is being held in Montreal from December 7 to 19, 2022. Its ultimate goal is to halt...