. For centuries, colonial powers grew, sold, and transported spices at the expense of the communities that cultivated them, and the structures that Europeans established to subjugate and disenfranchise farmers linger today. According to Frisch, from India to Zanzibar to Guatemala, in spice-growing regions around the world, “the system is built on farmers making no money.”
But Frisch, Bandaranayake, and a crop of other entrepreneurs are working to change this. They’re combating deeply entrenched systems that not only treat farmers unfairly, but also shortchange shoppers, and they’re utilizing modern technology and social media to connect directly with farmers from across the world, cut out middlemen, and shed light on the workings of a notoriously closed off industry. Here, get to know a few of these founders.
The company aims to help partner farmers grow their businesses by being clear about who uses their spices and how, and by finding new markets for their crops .
Just received my 1st order from Burlap & Barrel, wow impressed with the freshness of the spices!
Nope
burlap & barrel lol
You could print more of such..
I'd like to give a shout out to my friends at pinchspice who source their organic spices directly from the growers.
eaterpdx Gotta add OldeVirdens for peppers!
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