August 2008 Newsletter
Zaytoun on August 15th, 2008SOAP SPECIAL!!! SOAP SPECIAL!!! SOAP SPECIAL!!! SOAP SPECIAL!!!
For hundreds of years the second largest city in the West Bank, Nablus, has been famous for its soap making. With more than 28 factories Nablus’ traditional hand made olive oil soap could be found in almost every household across the Middle East. But that number drastically decreased at the onset of the current intifada which began in 2001. Now there are only 3 functioning factories in the Nablus area.
To read more about where we source our soap and see some pictures please click here
Nablus Soap Factory – our next soap order has left the West Bank and should be with us soon!
Bella Freud writes about her favourite soap
The Sunday Telegraph’s magazine ‘Stella’ recently included a short piece by Bella Freud on her favourite soap from Nablus. Bella writes: “The ancient and beautiful Palestinian city of Nablus, which I have visited, has been producing soap since the 13th century…”
Orders
You can buy our different soaps from us directly if buying in bulk, or for smaller orders please contact the distributors below.
http://www.olivecoop.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=28
http://www.amnestyshop.org.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=583
http://www.hadeel.org/OTHER%20ITEMS%201%20other4.htm#Miscellaneous
UK soap makers
Zaytoun’s Palestinian olive oil is used across the UK by a variety of businesses as a key ingredient in their products. The companies below tell us why they use our extra virgin olive oil.
‘Visionary Soap Company, founded in 2005, was established first and foremost as a fair trade company. We are proud to say that we have used Zaytoun’s Palestinian olive oil in our organic soaps and body care products from the very beginning. Zaytoun is our main fair trade supplier and with the growth of our company, we hope to be able to purchase an ever increasing quantity of olive oil. In addition, we are also stockists for various Zaytoun products, including soap from the Project Hope Soap Project in order to provide further support for these Palestinian producers. Visit us at: www.visionarysoap.co.uk ’
The Cornwall Soap Box uses Palestinian olive oil as wherever possible, we deal direct and favour fairly traded producers where the income from production provides a living wage and helps community schemes. All our soaps and skincare products are made by us at our workshop in Hayle. Every ingredient that we use is chosen with great care without using chemicals or preservatives. None of our products are tested on animals. As rated by the Ethical Consumer Magazine as one of the top 3 ethical producers in the UK. www.cornwallsoapbox.co.uk
‘Tosin Dosekun set up Scentolive after being inspired by her grandmother’s secret to youthful and healthy looking skin. The Extra Virgin Olive Oil is rich in Vitamin E and superior antioxidants. The 3 essential oils – Orange, Cinnamon and Rosemary boosts circulation, is anti-bacterial and can speed up cell renewal. This can be used to nourish dry and sensitive skin, restore damaged hair and strengthen nails. Scentolive is available at £7.95 per 60ml bottle from www.scentolive.com or from 0870 034 2019.’
Upcoming Events
Zaytoun is hoping to have a presence at many events over the summer, including those listed below. If you are planning a stall to sell Zaytoun produce at an upcoming event be sure to email us on contact@zaytoun.org so we can include the event in our newsletter.
Regents Park Bazaar and Souk
August 23 - 24 11.30am - 7pm
Near the London Central Mosque
Urban Green Fair
August 31
Brockwell Park, Brixton
Powered by Solar and Wind Energy
Speciality & Fine Foods Fair (Stand 163)
September 7 - 9
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London
www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
London Vegan Fair
September 7 11am - 8pm
Kensington Town Hall, Hornton St, W8
£1 adults, under 16s free www.vegancampaigns.org.uk/festival
Soil Association Scotland’s Organic Food Festival 2008
September 20 - 21
Merchant City, Glasgow
If anyone is interested in volunteering to help out at the stalls at any of these events please do get in touch.
SPECIAL OFFER!!! SPECIAL OFFER!!! SPECIAL OFFER!!! SPECIAL OFFER!!!
Have you tried Zaytoun’s organic olive oil? With each order over £550 receive a complimentary case of organic certified olive oil (500ml*12) Order now – see our latest products and prices…
http://www.zaytoun.org/products.php
Thanks for your ongoing support,
ZAYTOUN CIC - fairly traded produce from Palestine
Zaytoun is a member of IFAT (International Fair Trade Association)
www.zaytoun.org
Order & general enquiries call
Phone: 0845 345 4887
Email: order@zaytoun.org
Registration number: 507 8436
