====== Direct Order Campaign ======

Once a year, **Fruits of Solidarity** organizes a joint **direct order campaign** for Mediterranean products – primarily olive oil, olives, herbs, and other specialties from Greece.

===== How does the campaign work? =====

  * At the beginning of the year, at the end of the harvest season, we will inform all interested parties about the start of the campaign via **[[kontakt#newsletter]]** and on our **[[blog|website]]**.
  * Orders can be placed via our **online shop** for a few weeks. Payment is required in advance.
  * After the order period ends, the collected orders will be forwarded to the **[[en:kooperativen|cooperatives in Greece]]**.
  * As soon as the products are packed and loaded, they will begin their journey to Austria.
  * Distribution will take place via our **local pickup points**, where orders can be collected on fixed dates. You will receive details regarding the exact address and pickup time in due course via email.

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**🫒 Next Direct Order Campaign**

  * 🗓️ **Order Period:** February 2026
  * 📦 **Collection:** End of April to beginning of May at regional collection points
  * 🛒 **Ordering:** Online via our webshop (coming soon)
  * 📬 **Information & Updates:** via the [[en:kontakt#newsletter|Newsletter →]]

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===== Pickup Points =====

Since we **do not offer shipping**, it is important that you can **pick up your order in person at one of our pickup points**.

Therefore, placing an order only makes sense if you want to join an existing pickup point or start a new one yourself.


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**📍 Current Pickup Points**

  * Vienna – [[https://www.mila.wien/|MILA Community Supermarket]]
  * Vienna – [[https://www.stadtbeet.com/|Stadtbeet]]
  * Linz – [[https://willy-fred.org/|Willy*Fred]]
  * Salzburg – Volksheim
  * Innsbruck – [[https://www.speisvonmorgen.at/|Speis von Morgen]]
  * Graz – Lendpark, Gemeinschaftsraum
  * Fehring – [[https://www.cambium.at/|Cambium]]

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If you are interested in **setting up a new pickup point in your region**, please get in touch – we will support you with experience, materials, and networking.

Get in touch → <hello@fruitsofsolidarity.at>

===== How can I participate? =====

  * Participation is **open to all interested parties** – membership in the cooperative is **not required**.
  * To stay informed, simply subscribe to our **newsletter**: [[kontakt#newsletter|Subscribe →]]
  * During the ordering phase, you can order directly through the **online shop** and pay conveniently by bank transfer.

===== Why this system? =====

By placing a joint order, we can:

  * **Optimize transport routes** and thus protect the environment,
  * **Minimize storage and logistics costs** to ensure fair prices,
  * **Purchase as much of the harvest as possible from small farms** and pay them promptly,
  * Provide **social projects** in Greece with planning security through reliable support.

The direct ordering model combines **economic efficiency with solidarity and sustainability** – a concrete example of how business can function differently.


===== Bulk Buyers & Resellers =====

Even outside of our annual direct order campaigns, we supply **bulk buyers and resellers** – such as foodcoops, organic shops, and restaurants.

If you are interested in regularly purchasing Fruits of Solidarity products, please contact us for **individual consultation** and pricing:

Get in touch → <hello@fruitsofsolidarity.at>