Why Plant Trees?
The climate and climate change have defined recent decades and will continue to do so as a pivotal issue for our generation to tackle. 120 world leaders came together in Glasgow late last year at COP26 to discuss what can be done to stem the damage we do to the environment in the coming years – a clear indicator of the severity of the issue. We here at the Q Partnership (Friars Pride, VA Whitley and Henry Colbeck) want to do our part with your help to combat climate change in any way we can. That’s why throughout September 2022, with every 100 boxes of FriWite bought we will plant 50 trees.
Why Are Trees so Vital to the Environment?
Trees not only aid in cleaning the air we breathe by taking in carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides - harmful greenhouse gases that damage the ozone layer. They also create oxygen as a biproduct which is vital to all living life on our planet.
The effect on our air isn’t the only benefit they provide. Trees play a vital role in in capturing rainwater and as such they reduce the risk of flooding and landslides. Their intricate roots filter the water, removing pollutants that would otherwise risk crop growth and wildlife sustainability. This process prevents harmful waterslide erosion and reduces the risk of over-saturation and flooding. The roots also slow down the absorption of water into the soil, meaning crops can survive longer periods with little to no rainfall.
Biodiversity is another incredible benefit that trees provide; a single tree can be home to hundreds of different species of insect, mammals, fungi, and plants. There are thousands of forest animals that require different kinds of food and shelter, and trees provide the bedrock for the ecosystem to grow and thrive. Without them, many species would become extinct.
Sustainability of FriWite
When the Q Partnership developed FriWite, it was driven by the desire to guarantee you sustainability with our exclusive products. Since its development, our philosophy has become vital to the long-term health of our planet. No product exemplifies our core tenant of sustainability as aptly as FriWite frying oil. When you fry with FriWite, you are guaranteed 100% sustainable Palm Oil certified by the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil).
The members of the Q Partnership are three of the only distributors in the UK that are audited RSPO members. We are at the forefront of the drive to support the palm oil industry to evolve and strive to have the greatest positive impact it can on the climate. Therefore, when you choose to use FriWite in your business, you can be confident that we audit the supply chain to ensure you can proudly proclaim to your customers that you are frying in palm oil that’s helping to ensure the protection of rainforests and climate alike.
The full supply chain, from growers to your shop, all follow strict standards that have been set out by the RSPO. For more information on the RSPO and what their goals and objectives are, visit www.rspo.org.
The Benefits of FriWite
The quality of FriWite isn’t solely derived from its RSPO certified sustainability. It uses carefully selected ingredients to make sure it keeps its quality for as long as possible; the palm oil goes through a refining process that creates a pure and light-coloured fry. FriWite is a 100% vegetable palm oil. Here are some of the reasons to fry in FriWite:
- A fully RSPO certified sustainable palm oil.
- A solid frying palm oil in 12.5kg packs.
- Contains no hydrogenated fats.
- Has less than 1% trans-fat.
- Fries pure and light in colour.
- Carefully selected ingredients.
- Offers an extended frying life.
- 100% vegetable palm oil.
Free point of sale such as an a5 leaflet, posters and digital assets are also available for FriWite. This can help you clearly display information on FriWite to your shop so that your customers know you’re frying with sustainable palm oil.
Help Our Climate with FriWite
Doing as much as we can to help our climate is as prevalent as ever - with rising global temperatures causing an array of issues such as draught, flooding and food price increases due to more difficult conditions for crop harvests. The Q Partnership wants to do everything we can, and with your help we can have a positive effect on our climate. Help us to plant trees with every purchase of FriWite this September.
FriWite is exclusively available from Friars Pride and the Q Partnership. If you would like further information, would like free FriWite RSPO certified POS, or would like to try FriWite in your business, call 01733 316400 or visit friarspride.com to find your local depot.