Fresh Unlimited is an exciting new concept in retail gifts which presents consumers with a selection of gourmet food and giftware items that are not only among the best the world has to offer but that are also made in a way that is considerate of the environment and the wellbeing of artisans and growers.

It is our belief that indulging in luxury does not have to come at a cost to our health, environment or to the socio-economic welfare of artisans in underdeveloped countries. It is with this principle in mind that Fresh was created. Our goal is to present consumers with a viable option to items that have been mass produced along with all the uncertainties this raises in terms of quality, health and environmental and socio-economic impacts.

We introduce to you our collection of luxurious and elegant giftware including both fine gourmet food items as well as unique gift items and keepsakes which we believe will please even the most sophisticated of tastes and leave a lasting impression.

Items we have selected meet 1 or more of the following characteristics:

• are made with organic ingredients are free from harmful chemicals and from gmo’s (genetically modified organisms)
• are purchased according to fair trade principles (preserves the socio-economic welfare of artisans in underdeveloped countries)
• are made in a way that is considerate of the environment ie. made with renewable resources or recycled materials are handcrafted

Fresh Unlimited also welcomes corporate accounts to help with all gift
giving needs, whether to recognize staff members, associates or clients or
to solidify a corporate identity. Our services are comprehensive and will
provide complete solutions from developing the initial concept to ensuring
the optimal wrapping/packaging on through to the final delivery of the
gift(s).

We have several beautiful and elegant items that can accommodate corporate
logos and ensure that your company is presented in a very favorable light.
Please contact us for further information.

A word about:

Organic

Over the past 10 years organics have moved beyond health food stores to become a concern of mainstream North Americans. Organic farming involves a method of farming that eliminates the use of harmful chemicals that are found in herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers and maintains and replenishes the soil’s fertility and productivity. Methods used in organic farming are modern and highly advanced and farmers must comply with strict industry standards to obtain organic certification.

We have taken great care to select food and skin care items that are made with organically grown ingredients. This ensures that the resulting product is of the highest quality. Organic products are also gmo-free. The choice of organic cotton for clothing and towels also provides significant health and environmental benefits. Conventional cotton is the second most pesticide laden crop in the world. It ranks second after coffee and before tobacco. It is estimated that approximately 1/3 of a pound of chemicals is used to grow enough cotton to make one t-shirt.

Genetically modified organisms (GMO)

There a growing concern worldwide about the safety of food crops that are developed through genetic engineering. The concerns deal not only with the genetic manipulation which has unknown consequences for the health of humans and other life forms, but also the fact that large corporations are pushing the genetic modification of food for quick profit. Despite the lack of research on long term effects, government’s are allowing genetically modified and irradiated foods on grocery shelves without labeling. Although non-organic crops can be gmo-free, eating organic foods is currently the only way to ensure you are not consuming genetically modified ingredients or irradiated foods.

Fair trade

Fair trade is an alternative system that is based on respect for worker’s rights and the environment and therefore enables producers/workers, distributors and consumers to live with dignity. Fair trade principles also protect children from abusive child labor practices. A fair trade system can help reverse the environmental harm and growing inequities that have marked the growth of global trade.

Recycled materials / Renewable resources

Recycling has and continues to be a key issue to those concerned with the impact landfill sites are having on our environment. Recent advances in recycling technology has increased the options available for using recycled materials. The result is the creation of products comparable if not superior in their quality and beauty to those made with non-recycled materials. Such items include stemware, writing instruments, and stationary products. Fore recycling to be successful, the importance of closing the loop needs to be considered. This involves purchasing products with recycled content which in turn creates a market for these materials.

Using renewable resources also aids in environmental preservation by providing economic alternatives to exploiting non-renewable resources as has happened with rainforests. Examples of renewable resources include tagua nuts often used as a substitute for ivory, as well as various leaves and grasses such as palm leaves, and seagrass. We will only consider items made with wood if the lumber originates from the forest industry’s discarded materials or from a forest that abides by sustainable forestry practices.