The FairWild Foundation works to protect vulnerable wild #plant species through #sustainable harvesting frameworks & certification.
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Spotted - FairWild in the wild! Aren't these @Pukkaherbs teas beautiful? Check if your local supermarket has some, they contain an array of FairWild ingredients and we can confirm that they are absolutely delicious! 😍🌱
#IFoundWild #SustainableSourcing #HerbalTeas
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We're back at BioFach 2023 soon! To schedule a meeting, find us on LinkedIn or email [email protected] - we can't wait to meet you! 🌱
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FairWild's CEO Deborah Vorhies will be one of the speakers on the next instalment of this fascinating webinar series from The Sustainable Herbs Program discussing some of the knotty questions around certifications for botanicals.
abc.herbalgram.org/site/Cale… @Sustainherbs
When we see raspberries in shops, we recognise them instantly. But did you know that these fruits are not the only part of the raspberry plant that is available on shelves?
It's the first #SpeciesSaturday of 2023! Juniper is well-known as the botanical used to flavour gin, with other lesser-known uses in perfumery and aromatherapy. Juniper is declining in some of its native regions making it essential to harvest sustainably:
fairwild.org/ingredients/jun…
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Season's greetings from FairWild Foundation! We appreciate your support and have a lot in store for 2023. Here's to another year of wild plants, sustainability and working towards a better world for people and planet. 🌱🌎
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#SpeciesSaturday 1/2: FairWild certified wild apples are collected sustainably allowing the trees to continue benefiting their ecosystems. Collectors of FairWild certified products are also paid fair wages for their hard work!
fairwild.org/ingredients/wil…
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CITES COP19 update: Committee I has agreed to include Rhodiola (R. rosea and R. crenulate) and all other species in the genus in Appendix II.
To read more about how FairWild certification can support CITES implementation, visit cutt.ly/EM70B4O
Peru Balsam is a sap obtained from the tree after the bark has been removed and the exposed wood is scorched. It is used in pharmaceuticals, perfumes, in food and drink, and even occasionally as a glue to mount microscopic specimens!
It's #SpeciesSaturday, and we are back with the European blackberry! Berries are well-known as superfoods, with their leaves often overlooked. Studies have shown that berry leaves also contain many properties and can be an alternate source for bioactive natural products.
It's that time again for #SpeciesSaturday, and we will look at Baobab this week. Baobab refers to the genus Adansonia, which produces a large fruit commonly consumed for its high vitamin and mineral content. It is available in powder form and has many associated health benefits!
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