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Change for Fair Trade Month in 2023
From 2023, World Fair Trade Day will be held in May and Fair Trade Month in October. This distinction allows us to better understand the differences between fair trade companies and products, as well as between fair trade and local purchasing. World Day, initiated by the WFTO, celebrates social enterprises, while the month promoted by Fairtrade International focuses on certified products. This approach expands fair trade by integrating local and equitable principles, thus supporting producers in Quebec and elsewhere.
Avocado, cashew and lemon dip
Jul 26, 2022
Discover our recipe for Mayer’s avocado, cashew and lemon dip. A culinary creation that is both simple and rich in nutrients. Easy to prepare and without cooking, this dip is the perfect companion to your favorite raw vegetables and corn chips.
We'll take you to Burkina Faso next week!
May 23, 2022
Word from Christian, founder of Umano fair trade Good morning! I announced to you last month that I was going to Cameroon to visit cocoa and peanut producers. I was...
Recipe: Chia pudding 2 ways
May 20, 2022
Do you know the chia seed (and chia pudding)? Fiber, essential amino acids, omega-3… It is full of virtues for the health of the body! Chia pudding is a must-have...
Dehydrated and freeze-dried fruits: a source of flavor and health
May 20, 2021
Fruit picked ripe makes all the difference. Umano freeze-dried fruits were picked when ripe and processed close to where they were picked. Their freeze-drying reduces weight, reducing environmental impact and waste. They keep for a long time, guaranteeing prolonged quality
Stories and faces of fair trade
May 20, 2021
Follow us to Burkina Faso to discover the producers of dried mangoes…
Responsible consumption: local or fair trade purchasing?
May 20, 2021
In recent years, local purchasing has often been put forward as a principle of responsible food consumption. Since the start of the pandemic in spring 2020, agricultural products grown and...
Why are Fairtrade cashews more expensive?
Jan 16, 2021
We have just received a container of organic and fair trade cashew nuts from our Burkinabè producer Coopake. For retailers and consumers alike, the price might seem high compared to cashews without Fairtrade certification, and you may wonder why.
Another face of China: fair trade candied ginger
Oct 30, 2020
Grown in the mountainous region of Fujian, China, Umano's fair trade and organic ginger reflects an age-old tradition. The Taiwan ginger variety, grown for its lemony flavor, is harvested young for optimal quality. After harvesting, it is candied in water and sugar, then dried.
