Boost for Palestinian Fair Trade olive oil:  The Palestinian-American entrepreneur Nasser Abufarha, Founder of the nonprofit Palestine Fair Trade Association (PFTA), and Canaan Fair Trade, the largest exporter of fair trade and organic Palestinian olive oil to the US and Europe, is to speak in Santa Cruz today.  Mr. Abufarha will be discussing the work of fair trade organizations in Palestine and will also receive a donation of $25,000 toward the Association’s work.

Foodspring.com is an insider's look at specialty foods and the people who make them, published by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT).  It is a fun site for those who love food.  Meet the Producer interviewed Canaan Director Nasser Abufarha.