We support 1400 farmers under a cooperative umbrella covering close to 10,000 acres of certified organic land in Karnataka State. Our true cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne, smoked chili flakes, and stevia come from these certified organic farms, some of which are FairTrade certified. This group consists of mainly small and marginal farmers who undergo group certification to get their land certified. Receiving this certification allows these individuals to farm organically, releasing them from the need to purchase the expensive chemicals used in traditional farming methods.
These Indian farmers plant food forests, also called inter-cropping, where multiple crops grow harmoniously and life thrives, rather than mono-cropping, which negatively impacts the soil and the ecosystem. This system ensures the farmer gets more income from the same piece of land. The farmers are supported every step of the way by the cooperative, learning about seed procurement, building soil, harvesting, storage, and food safety practices.
The state-of-the-art facility in Bangalore, where all crops are processed, is gluten free and kosher certified. This facility has achieved BRC, the highest level of global food safety, in addition to operating under a stringent Internal Control System and complete farm-to-customer traceability.