ANUGA 2011 This year we are visiting the Anuga at Köln (Cologne) on the 8th until the 12th of October upcoming. Hopefully it will be a fruitfull and updating fair. When you are interesed for a meeting, please sned an … Continue reading →

Garyp – The “Millennium Companies Foundation” (Stichting Millenniumbedrijven) has this year revealed Global Fruit as its Millennium company 2010.  For owner Bareld Kootstra and marketing manager Xandra Dubbeldam this is a sign of acknowledgment; recognition of the helping hand offered … Continue reading →

Source: Huis aan Huis 21-07-2010 Garyp – Those who make the choice for Fair Trade choose for justice and sustainability in international trade.  What’s a stake is a fair price, especially in the case of producers from developing countries.  Above … Continue reading →

Better Fryslân: 4 December 2010 In the late 90’s Bareld Kootstra visited a colleague in Ecuador.  After driving through the slums they reached a walled suburban district, designed to “protect” its rich inhabitants from the poor who lay beyond.  This … Continue reading →