About
From little acorns mighty oaks do grow... Origin Specialty Foods emerged from humble beginnings - it all started in 2005 with a commitment to exclusively source fair trade organic certified coffee, cocoa and tea from worker owned cooperatives and family owned farms. Initially our customers were non-profit groups looking for ways to economically support and promote the social and environmental benefits of fair trade and organic products. This has since grown to include a broader base of specialty food ingredient buyers and brokers looking for ethically and sustainably sourced products that are superior quality and competitively priced.
The Basics
- Origin Direct - working direct is always our focus - ensuring the highest quality products at the most competitive prices.
- Building Relationships - behind each product is a person, a family, a group of people working together - we approach all of them with good will and a desire to see them benefit from working with us.
- High Standards - Third party certificates are a great part - but we spend much time with our origin partners ensuring there is good fit and if needed - providing technical expertise and equipment needed to improve the quality of their products.
Coffee Beans
Sourcing arabica coffee from small family and worker owned co-operative. Primary focus is on Central America and Dominican Republic
Cane Sugar
Sourcing from Barbados and Central American producers - Very High Pol (VHP) Turbinados and Demeraras - organic and conventional
Raw Cocoa Beans
Sourcing from Caribbean and Central American producers - with a focus on the Dominican Republic - organic and conventional