Today, October 12th, as harvest time nears its end, we celebrate National Farmers Day! There is no precise data on how this day originated, but some sources say that it may have begun in the early 1800’s when nomadic tribes settled and began to harvest their own food such as wheat, flax, peas, and lentils….
As Valentine’s Day descends upon us, lovers worldwide will be agonizing over the perfect offering to reflect heartfelt feelings for their significant others. Chocolate products go hand in hand with Valentine’s Day. According to USA Today, consumers will spend approximately $1.8 million on chocolate products for Valentine’s Day in 2018. What a perfect time to…
At Jedwards International, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service, offering quality material and competitive pricing. We have qualified sales staff manning the phones Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Eastern time to field the myriad of questions that come our way.
One late April day, as rainy season winds its way into the Ghana landscape, a group of women gathered at a newly formed women’s cooperative to discuss the challenges of harvesting shea nuts, otherwise known there as “Women’s Gold.” The physical demands of working long hours in the hot sun, stooping over to hand…
Many societies have discovered and embraced the value of shea nut butter, and its many beauty and health benefits. Although mainly used as a cooking oil in Africa, demand for shea nut butter in the domestic cosmetic industry has exploded. Jedwards carries a variety of Shea products, including Organic and Fair Trade Certified options.
At Jedwards, we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and the vitality of the cultures they represent. When we encountered an opportunity to source some of our popular products such as shea butter, cocoa butters and powders, and sugar via the Fair Trade network, we jumped at the chance. Buying directly from the…
