Ubuntu Cola - Fair Trade and Co-operative
Ubuntu Cola - the real alternative to Coke!
The first Fair Trade cola in the UKTaken from Ubuntu's website:
Ubuntu Cola was the first cola in the UK to get the Fairtrade Mark (back in 2007) and it fizzes with Fairtrade sugar from the Kasinthula Cooperative in Malawi and from the Kaleya Cooperative in Zambia. This means that every time you drink an Ubuntu Cola you are directly taking part in the Fairtrade movement – contributing to long term development and real opportunities for African communities.
Great refreshing taste
Ubuntu tried lots of different recipes to get exactly the flavour they were looking for– a completely new, great tasting and refreshing cola, made with real cane sugar. They wanted a cola with personality and a great flavour that people would love to drink. And Alston Wholefoods thinks that they have managed just that!
They took the recipes to lots of people in London, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester and eventually everyone agreed they had found the right one.
Ubuntu think they must have done our homework well, as now people are drinking Ubuntu Cola in the UK, Ireland, Sweden, Norway and Belgium! And Alston Wholefoods stocks it too!!
That's the great taste of Ubuntu.
Each year We'll give at least 15% of our profits to our Ubuntu Africa ProgrammeUbuntu is a give-and-take concept and passionately believe in sharing our success with the people who are the very soul of the company : the farmers and their families growing the sugar cane, and the people of Malawi.
The money will be used to
1. Support the sugar producers and their communities
2. Encourage projects showing real entrepreneurship and creative ways to tackle poverty
Ubuntu Africa Programme
So the more you enjoy their great tasting, thirst quenching Ubuntu Cola, the better things should get. That's what it's all about.
Do you love the taste of Ubuntu?
We love hearing from people who have discovered Ubuntu Cola. Tell them what you think of the Ubuntu idea and see what's going on by joining the Ubuntu facebook group.
Visit Ubuntu's facebook group and join in the action
And if you haven't done so already, join "Alston Wholefoods" on Facebook too!!
What is Ubuntu? Ubuntu: [ubu ntu] n. S African. humanity or fellow feeling; kindness.
Trans: "I am what I am because of who we all are"
"Ubuntu is the essence of being human. I am human because I belong, and my humanity is bound to yours." Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Ubuntu binds together many sub-Saharan societies. It’s a give-and-take concept where everyone depends on everyone else; it links everyone and everything is shared. Nobody is left wanting.
Hear Nelson Mandela talking about Ubuntu
We are Ubuntu
"Our idea is to base our company on the concept of Ubuntu – each person participates so that each benefits. We want to make Fairtrade accessible to more people: our delicious refreshing soft drinks will enable more people to join in the Fairtrade movement and support the African communities where the ingredients are grown.
And that’s not all. Each year we’ll give at least 15% of our company’s profits to the Ubuntu Africa Program. Ubuntu is all about sharing and we passionately believe in sharing our success with the people who are the very soul of the company: the farmers and their families growing the sugar cane, and the people of Malawi.
The money will be used to:
1. Support the sugar producers and their communities
2. Encourage projects showing real entrepreneurship and creative ways to tackle poverty"
And remember to print the coupon below for 10% off the retail price through September. Come quench your thirst!Is it really as good as Coke?
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Last of the Summer Wine - oops.. Juice!!
28/08/10 10:53 Filed in: Special Offers
We have a few bottles of summer juices left over from earlier in the season. And for the month of September we are giving a 10% discount off all summer drinks.
We have old-fashioned drinks like sasperelia, dandelion and burdock, pink lemonade, as well as elderflower cordial and more. All totally thirst quenching and delicious.
All you have to do to get a voucher for 10% discount is sign up for our newsletter.
The newsletter comes out every fortnight with special offers, recipes, what's happening at the shop and more. Sign up now and receive your voucher back by email
Health, Fitness and Beauty
28/08/10 10:20 Filed in: Health, Fitness & Beauty | The Shop
Fresh Look for our Window! And this Fortnight's Recipes!
Did you know that we have numerous natural products in the shop for health, fitness and beauty?
Honey is one of the most healthy products you can buy. And we have lots of varieties in the shop. Eggs can be used for beauty and so can brown sugar!!
Below are a few recipes for skin care from products that are sold in the shop and at the Co-op!! Use at your own risk though!!
Feed Your Face (and your body too!)
Wholesome ingredients are good for you. We are all aware of that. Yet there are many, just as good for the outside too. Old fashioned country recipes and remedies are just as good as you today as they were in yesteryear! Why not give yourself a treat and concoct a remedy specially for you. Many of the ingredients you will find in your kitchen or pantry already, so go on give it a go!
For Oily skin:
Mix 2 tsp Honey with a scoop of tomato. Leave for 25 minutes before wiping off!!
Using a few drops of cod liver oil, add a drop of star flower oil if available, tea tree oil or lavender. Add brown sugar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Mix and apply. Exfoliate the skin gently before cleansing with water.
For Dry skin:
Beat 3 eggs together with 2 cups of brown sugar and 1 cup of milk. Leave for 15 mins. It may peel off, but wash it off with clean water.
As a Moisturiser:
Combine 1 tsp Honey, lemon juice and a mashed up avocado to make a paste. Leave in the fridge for a half hour before applying. Leave this on for a long as possible before wiping off.
You may like to add 200g of curd for a variation. This is an excellent skin softener
Recipes are available in the shop! At your own risk!!
Food of the Fortnight - Appleby Brie
Appleby BrieThe name of Appleby doesn't really come to mind when you think of Brie!! Places in France who have made Brie cheese for centuries might come more to mind. And the town of Appleby is far more famous for it's yearly horse fair, which dates back centuries too!!
This brie is superb. We think it is better than any of the French varieties!! Try it on it's own with biscuits or make it into something even more delicious.
Ok so for this fortnight's recipe. All of the ingredients can be purchased from the Shop! We look forward to your comments!
BAKED BRIE WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Try this Baked Brie with Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe
1 whole head garlic
1 sprig fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 (12-ounce) round of brie cheese
3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and cut into thin strips
1/3 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil
Crostini* or apple slices
Garnish: Sprigs of fresh basil or rosemary, imported green and black olives
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off 1/4 inch of pointed end of head of garlic (save small pieces for another recipe). Place cut side up in a piece of aluminium foil. Place rosemary on top. Bring sides of foil up to make a deep bowl, but do not enclose garlic completely. Pour olive oil over top of garlic. Bake for 40-45 minutes in preheated oven. Cool.
3. Squeeze garlic so that the cloves pop out of their papery jackets. They should be creamy. Smash them and spread on top of brie (including some of the rosemary). Place brie in ovenproof dish. Top with tomatoes and pine nuts. Increase oven temperature to 400°F (205°C).
4. Bake brie until warm and softened, about 13 to 18 minutes. If topping is getting too browned, cover loosely with aluminium foil during last portion of baking.
5. Sprinkle slivers of fresh basil on top. Surround with crostini and/or apple slices. Garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs and, if using, drained imported olives. Provide a spreading knife.
6. Enjoy!!
This brie is produced by Appleby Creamery It is made with vegetarian rennet and produced from pasteurised milk from local dairy herds
Creating a post to upload to the web
15/07/10 22:33 Filed in: The Shop
Creating a post to upload to the web so that we can confirm that this works. (This post will be deleted once content is included.)
Just for fun and a test Im including a pict that I found of the launch of the current shop.
Quiz..... name the people in the picture?
So, I'm (Alix) happy with this theme. What does everyone else think? I have had one comment that the words are not easy to read. If this is the case for you too, would you please email me and confirm whether it is the actual font that is hard to read or is it the size....... or of course both.
All the content on the site can be changed. Most of the writing I have just put in as holding text. I need a script or copy writer!! Web design I can do, writing I am challenged!!
Like for instance: What shall we have as our "strap line"? At the minute it is
Delivering quality food, one person at a time…
I'm sure we can do better than that!!
Also if you are reading this text, would you please sign up for the newsletter, so that I can check that it works!! Sign up box is in the side bar to the right of this text!
Just for fun and a test Im including a pict that I found of the launch of the current shop.
Quiz..... name the people in the picture?
So, I'm (Alix) happy with this theme. What does everyone else think? I have had one comment that the words are not easy to read. If this is the case for you too, would you please email me and confirm whether it is the actual font that is hard to read or is it the size....... or of course both.
All the content on the site can be changed. Most of the writing I have just put in as holding text. I need a script or copy writer!! Web design I can do, writing I am challenged!!
Like for instance: What shall we have as our "strap line"? At the minute it is
Delivering quality food, one person at a time…
I'm sure we can do better than that!!
Also if you are reading this text, would you please sign up for the newsletter, so that I can check that it works!! Sign up box is in the side bar to the right of this text!