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Alafia says it will restart production in Tumwater, pledges local jobs and fair‑trade sourcing
Summary
Alafia vice president Andrew Reid told the Tumwater City Council Dec. 16 that the company will restart U.S. production in a leased 10,000‑square‑foot facility near the airport, initially rolling out about four SKUs and promising local hiring and fair‑trade pay for West African shea‑nut collectors.
Alafia — a brand long associated with Tumwater — told the City Council on Dec. 16 that it plans to resume local production and bring manufacturing back to the community.
Andrew Reid, the company’s vice president of operations, said Alafia moved production offshore in 2021–22 after new equity investors opted to contract manufacturing abroad. Reid said the company regained board control earlier this year and is now reversing that…
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