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Igniting Change With Sustainable Palm

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 By Alexandra Boehme

By purchasing Palm Done Right products, you support ethical and sustainable production of palm oil for a better and brighter future in the palm oil industry. In recognition of this, customers that order Jedwards’ sustainable palm products are encouraged to request a complementary Palm Done Right Candle. If you place an online order for any of of the products listed above and would like a Palm Done Right candle, please include an order comment note. Limited supply of candles so be sure to request yours quickly!

Kalahari to the Rescue

Posted on December 5, 2017December 5, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

I have fond memories of neighborhood barbeques on hot, summer nights in my youth. Ultimately, the evening would end with devouring sweet, delicious watermelon slices. However, the biggest quandary I recall was, “What do I do with those pesky seeds?”

Your Questions Answered

Posted on November 9, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

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.

Materials that Bind

Posted on August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

I’m sure we’ve all been accused of using the idiom “oil and water don’t mix.” While cliché, this theory does have an element of truth, as oil and water have been proven to be immiscible. Any time the force of attraction between molecules of the same liquid is greater than the force of attraction between…

Olive Oil 101

Posted on July 27, 2017July 27, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

Considered the oldest known cultivated tree in the world, Olea europaea, or the olive tree, could be found throughout the Mediterranean basin over 6000 years ago, before written language was invented. The appearance of olives throughout history has been documented and observed.

Making Waves with Marula

Posted on June 14, 2017June 16, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

As with any industry, there are trends that are observed in the raw ingredient market. It’s never quite clear how these trends gain momentum. The latest material to take the bulk wholesale cosmetic industry by storm is Marula Oil. Jedwards International is thrilled to be adding Virgin Organic Marula Oil to our ever-growing list of…

Sustainability is Key for the Argan Tree

Posted on February 16, 2017April 3, 2017 By Jackie Hartnett

The fruit of the Argan tree, endemic to Southern Morocco, has enjoyed hundreds of years of locally celebrated usage, unbeknownst to much of the rest of the world. The Berbers, an ethnic group indigenous to North Africa, have used the fruit of this “Tree of Life” as a source of food, charcoal, firewood and building…

Women’s Gold – Shea Nut Products and Socially Responsible Sourcing

Posted on December 21, 2016December 22, 2016 By Jackie Hartnett

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…