Alan Brown travels to Sicily to visit to one of our Organic Mandarin Oil farmers.

Fair Trade is an organized social movement designed to promote sustainability and improve working standards while creating greater equity in the international trading system, particularly in developing countries. Organizations such as Fair for Life and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO) are committed to supporting farmers and workers, making sure that they are justly compensated for their goods.

Avid users of essential oils may find it difficult to imagine life without them. Rightfully so! These herbal gifts serve a multitude of purposes. Let's take lavender oil, for example. In history it has been said to induce relaxation, aid in sleep, kill bacteria, reduce swelling and itching for bug bites and bee stings, stops bleeding, cleans wounds, and the list goes on. Aside from the healing properties, essential oils also have spiritual and beauty enhancing value that has been used since ancient times. Let's take a brief journey back in time and around the world to discover how essential oils have been used throughout history.

The price of Geranium Egyptian Oil (Pelargonium graveolens, CAS 8000-45-2) rose in September but

What is citrus greening?

Although the name sounds harmless, it is actually quite devastating to the global citrus industry. Simply put, it is a disease that is in most cases fatal to citrus crops. Other names for it are yellow dragon disease and HLB. It was first discovered in Brazil in July 2004 and began its global tour causing destruction to every grove it infiltrated. It was first introduced to the United States in 2005 when it was found in a Florida citrus grove.

Gooey macaroni & cheese. Chunky chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Crème brulee topped with fresh berries and drizzled with honey. What do all these tasty foods have in common? Other than being loaded with fat and calories, these foods could possibly cease to exist if bees become extinct. Their

 Not all tea tree oils are created equally. Due to its anti-microbial properties, choosing a tea tree oil that provides the highest quality and purest ingredients is ideal. By following these three tips, you will increase your chances of obtaining the optimum benefit from your purchase.