For years, Syria’s artisans, farmers, and small producers have been cut off from global markets not because their products lacked quality, but because conflict, sanctions, and instability made trade nearly impossible. At Levantina Global, we have always believed that rebuilding livelihoods begins with restoring economic opportunity. That belief is what led us to one of our most meaningful collaborations to date: supplying the first Syrian products now available through Warfair.
Warfair, founded and led by Christian Friis Bach former Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and long‑time advocate for fair, responsible trade has built a model that connects consumers directly with producers in conflict‑affected regions. Their mission aligns deeply with ours: trade as a pathway to dignity, stability, and hope.
A Milestone for Syrian Producers
After months of coordination, documentation, and logistical problem‑solving, Warfair announced something that had not been possible for more than a decade: the arrival of Syrian goods back into European markets.
Levantina Global is proud to have been the supplier behind these first three products:
- Aleppo Pistachios — Syria’s “green gold,” renowned globally for their flavor and quality.
- Damascus Zhorat — the traditional 11‑flower herbal blend that carries centuries of cultural heritage.
- Authentic Aleppo Soap — produced in Aleppo itself, using the ancient method of olive and laurel oil saponification.
These products are more than items on a shelf. They represent:
- income for families who have endured years of hardship
- renewed access to international markets
- a tangible step toward economic recovery
- a message that Syrian craftsmanship still stands strong
A Collaboration Rooted in Shared Values
From the beginning, our work with Warfair was built on a shared commitment to:
- ethical, transparent trade
- supporting producers in fragile contexts
- ensuring fair income for artisans and farmers
- preserving cultural heritage through commerce
Warfair’s team worked closely with us to navigate the complexities of sourcing, compliance, and logistics. Their public announcement highlighted the significance of this moment: after 15 years of war and sanctions, Syrian goods could finally reach consumers again.
For Levantina Global, this collaboration is a powerful validation of our mission to build bridges between Middle Eastern producers and global markets, and to do so with integrity, respect, and long‑term vision.
Why This Matters
Trade is not just about products. It is about people.
Every pistachio harvested, every bar of soap produced, every flower blended into Zhorat represents a livelihood a woman supporting her family, a farmer rebuilding his land, a small workshop keeping tradition alive.
By working with Warfair, we are helping ensure that:
- Syrian producers are seen, valued, and economically included
- consumers in Europe gain access to authentic, high‑quality goods
- trade becomes a tool for peace and recovery
As Warfair wrote in their announcement:
“The most important thing right now for the people of Syria is work and income and the hope we can create by trading with them.”
We could not agree more.
Looking Ahead
This collaboration is only the beginning. Levantina Global is committed to expanding the range of Syrian products available internationally and to strengthening partnerships with organizations that share our values.
Together with Warfair, we are proving that ethical trade can open doors even in the most challenging contexts and that rebuilding economies starts with giving producers a fair chance.
Find out more about Warfair at: www.warfair.store & www.warfair.store/collections/syrien
