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Welcome to the 38 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, and voluntary organizations that became Good Market approved in January 2021! This month’s roundup includes new community members from the United States, the United Kingdom, Greece, India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia. More than 1,680 enterprises across 58 countries are now part of the Good Market community.
East Horsley, England, United Kingdom
The Glasshouse is a social enterprise offering second chances through horticulture training in previously disused prison glasshouses in the United Kingdom. They train ex-offenders to reach their level 2 national vocational qualification in horticulture, employ them while they are in prison, and offer reintegration services upon release. The Glasshouse also helps make work and living spaces greener, healthier, and more inviting. Plants are proven to improve mental and physical wellbeing, increase creativity and concentration, and remove toxins from the air. They specialize in online houseplants, corporate gifting for home workspaces, and plantscaping services to design, install, and maintain plant displays for offices, hospitality and retail. The Glasshouse uses natural clay pots and baskets and is committed to environmentally responsible inputs, materials, and operations. They are registered as a Community Interest Company and reinvest all profits to expand and grow their programs in prisons and their services for ex-offenders post release.
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Sage Sustainable Living is an organic and natural food shop and farm-to-table cafe. They are committed to regenerative farming, responsibly raised animals, homemade natural products, eco-friendly packaging, and zero waste to landfill. While most natural food shops in Hyderabad are aggregators and retailers, Sage Sustainable Living aims to supply as much as they can so that customers can know where and how their food is produced. Their flagship farm, The Baby Elephant Farm, has been following permaculture principles since 2015. They offer private dining events, workshops and experiential learning programs, guided farm visits, overnight stays and consulting services. Their centrally located shop features fresh fruits and vegetables, responsibly raised dairy and meats, homemade cheeses, natural ice creams, freshly baked bread, cakes, and snacks, homemade kombucha, vinegar, and pickles, natural soaps and household products, bulk dry goods, and more. As farmers, they are passionate about extending the shelf life of perishable produce through solar drying, pickling, and fermenting. Sage Sustainable Living composts extensively and operates as a zero waste landfill store.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
The Urban Farm started when Greg Peterson began growing more than 70 fruit trees in his 1/3-acre yard in Phoenix, Arizona and has expanded into a leading online resource for gardening and farming education. They provide inspiration, knowledge, and tools to help people join the real food revolution, gain food freedom, and transform their local food economies. Urban Farm U teaches people how to easily grow food in the ground, in a pot, or on a tree no matter where they live. They offer podcasts, webinars, courses, consultations, and other online resources related to urban farming, seed saving, regenerative agriculture, aquaponics, water harvesting, and more. The Urban Farm Fruit Tree Program is a seasonal event in Phoenix that enables people to pre-order and pick-up live trees, bushes, and vines that fruit in low desert conditions. Since 1999, tens of thousands of fruit trees have been planted in the Phoenix area through the program. The Urban Farm team also contributes to the Edible Backyard Summit and the Great American Seedup.
Bali, Indonesia
Nomads Giving Back! makes it easier for digital nomads to contribute to positive social change in the local communities that serve as their home away from home. They create connections between locals and foreigners through impact-themed trips, culture and language exchanges, skillsharing programs, impact workshops, advocacy events, volunteer matching, and partnerships with local organizations. Nomads Giving Back! maintains online communities to help nomads, remote workers, and global citizens share skills and information and offers in-person events through hubs in Bali, Medellín, and Buenos Aires.
London, England, United Kingdom
Delphis Eco is the leading manufacturer of ecological cleaning products in the United Kingdom. Their commercial and household cleaning supplies are made from renewable, plant-based ingredients and were developed to be readily biodegradable and reduce impact on aquatic life. The entire range is free from phosphates, phosphonates, EDTA, and APEs, has low or no VOCs, and is never tested on animals. Delphis Eco is committed to ensuring that all aspects of the business are environmentally responsible. Their office is run on renewable energy, labels are printed with plant-based inks, boxes and box liners are made from 100 percent recycled cardboard, and they were the first in the UK to develop bottles made from 100 percent post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic. Using PCR plastic diverts thousands of tons of waste from going to landfills or the ocean and reduces carbon emissions by 70 percent. Delphis Eco has partnered with First Mile recycling company to launch a “Tops Off” campaign to support the reuse and recycling of plastic bottle tops like trigger sprays, pumps, and flip top lids. They are a certified B Corporation and the first UK manufacturer to achieve EU Ecolabel accreditation.
Ollantaytambo, Peru
Andeana specializes in natural alpaca wool hats and hatbands that are handmade by Quechua artisans in Peru. These descendants of the Inca people are practicing what National Geographic calls “a vanishing art.” Quechua women have passed down their textile skills and designs for centuries. Without awareness and marketplace opportunities, these traditions would die out. Each Andeana hat comes with a woven “intention band” with a different Quechua design and meaning. The bands can be changed on any hat, allowing the wearer to choose their intention. Weaving with Andeana enables the women to earn additional income from home at their own pace without disrupting family, farming, and village life and without having to hike for hours to try and sell their work in the local market. Andeana partners with Awamaki, a fair trade nonprofit that supports Quechua women artisans by investing in their skills and leadership and connecting them with global marketplaces. They are now offering responsible tours and retreats Peru so supporters can meet the communities behind the products. Andeana is a member of Novica, the Female Founder Collective, and National Geographic’s Women of Impact.
Likir, Ladakh, India
Likir Pottery is the last potter family practicing and preserving traditional Ladakhi pottery techniques in Likir. They source clay from the surrounding mountains, make pots on a hand wheel, and fire finished pieces in a traditional kiln that uses locally collected cow dung as fuel. Sulphur from a nearby hot spring gives the pots their distinctive color. While the family is under pressure to transition some of their work to modern techniques like molds and gas kilns, they are committed to maintaining their traditional practices, lifestyle, and connection with the environment and their community. Likir Pottery specializes in incense pots, lamps, water jugs, chang makers, animal toys, and decorative pieces for local Ladakhi villagers.
San Diego, California, United States
Torrey Project is dedicated to utilizing the power of business as a force for good. They aim to accelerate the global transition from investor-focused capitalism to a conscious form of business that balances the needs of all stakeholders: employees, suppliers, partners, customers, investors, local communities, the environment, and society at large. Torry Project provides training, coaching, mentorship, and investment support to social enterprises and businesses committed to a balanced multi-stakeholder approach. Their Startup Bootcamp has a pay-as-you-value tuition structure to ensure inclusion and equitable opportunities for all, and they are raising a 25 million dollar investment fund for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs. Torrey Project is registered as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
rho is a fair trade, organic pyjama and loungewear company that was founded out of the belief that everyone deserves a safe night’s sleep. This starts with ensuring that the organic cotton farmers, skilled artisans, and factory workers that produce each piece are paid fairly and work in a safe environment with job security. Then, for every item purchased, rho donates £5 to Oasis, a charity in Kent that focuses on domestic abuse prevention, early intervention, refuge, and support. rho partners with Mehera Shaw, a mission-aligned fair trade manufacturer in Jaipur, India. They minimize environmental impact by using GOTS certified organic cotton, block printing with azo-free dyes, investing in water filtration systems, and ensuring that every order is free from plastic packaging. rho uses their platform to raise awareness about domestic abuse, sustainability, conscious consumption, garment care and repair, and the growing movement of sustainable and responsible businesses.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
R.City offers food recycling services that reduce landfill waste, build urban farmland, and provide fresh, local food in the Phoenix Metro Valley. They make it easy for homes, businesses, churches, and restaurants to compost their food waste by providing air-tight buckets, wood shavings for odor prevention, and weekly pick-up services. In the United States, food travels 1,500 miles on average from farm to plate. R.City aims to reduce that number as much as possible and make local, organic food accessible to everyone. Their compost returns nutrients to the soil and develops urban farmland. Customers can fully participate in the circular economy by subscribing to their seasonal farm box service for fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs grown without pesticides or other agrichemicals.
Astypalea, Greece
Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel offers accommodation, award-winning breakfasts, and themed excursions on the island of Astypalea. The team has developed a green policy to reduce their environmental impact. They use solar water heaters, minimize energy consumption, segregate and recycle waste, have transitioned to biodegradable detergents and paper straws to protect marine life, and have a carbon footprint reduction plan. Residual soap is donated to the Clean Hands nonprofit for recycling and distribution to vulnerable groups. Kallichoron prioritizes local and organic suppliers. Their famous breakfast menu includes local cheese, fresh milk, eggs, Astypalean thyme honey, freshly baked bread, homemade cakes, pies, pastries, and jams, and vegetables from their garden. They feature artwork by local artists and support local community projects and cultural activities for children and young adults through their Room2Give program. Kallichoron is part of the Bike Friendly Hotels network and has Green Key certification.
Novato, California, United States
Wagster Treats are healthy dog biscuits baked with simple, natural ingredients that dogs love. Each package sold helps change the lives of the people who make them. Wagster Treats is part of an award-winning nonprofit called Homeward Bound of Marin, which helps homeless and low-income people gain employment skills for a more stable and happy future. The team is committed to environmentally responsible practices. They source ingredients regionally whenever possible, and their kitchen has been certified as a California Green Business. All profits from Wagster Treats support training, shelter, and housing for people experiencing homelessness. Other nonprofits that want to raise money for a cause can purchase products wholesale and resell. Wagster Treats and Homeward Bound of Marin are part of Catalyst Kitchens, a nationwide affiliate network for nonprofits engaged in culinary social enterprises, and the REDF accelerator program for employment social enterprises.
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
GoodCarts is the first cross-promotion platform specifically built for social enterprises and impact businesses. They help mission-driven ecommerce stores acquire new customers, grow together, and expand the impact economy. Members are able to seamlessly add coupons from other “shop for good” stores that customers see after checkout. Shoppers are able to discover new brands and access first-time customer discounts from other network members. The GoodCarts service is free for qualifying impact brands. The network of shops includes responsible businesses that are owned by women and people of color and not-for-profit social enterprises that provide workforce development opportunities for people who are refugees, homeless, formerly incarcerated, disabled or from other low income communities. GoodCarts supports content sharing and a learning community for member stores, especially on the use of technology to reach new customers. This includes a free online content, in-depth GoodGuides, a daily newsletter on impact retail, and occasional online meetups. GoodCarts is a member of Social Enterprise Alliance and the Social Venture Circle.
Heiyanthuduwa, Sri Lanka
Dryp aims to make high quality Sri Lankan coffee and brew methods locally accessible. They work directly with small upcountry farms, roast in single origin micro lots, and provide transparent sourcing information. Dryp Coffee is available as cold brew, whole bean, or ground in a range of roasts. Profits are reinvested to educate their partner farmers on sustainable production techniques, harvest quality, and waste reduction. Dryp has developed their own brewing equipment as an alternative to imported plastic filter cups and single-use paper filters. Their Drypper is a clay cup designed for optimum flow rates with reusable cotton filters. They are now working to develop sustainable packaging alternatives.
Puducherry, India
Auromira Exports aims to improve the lives of rural youth and women from the villages surrounding Pondicherry by helping them become economically independent textile artisans. They specialize in manufacturing handwoven fabrics, clothing, and baby swaddles for international fair trade buyers. Auromira Exports is intentionally located in areas with limited employment opportunities. They are committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical practices to ensure fair wages, safe and healthy working conditions, gender equity, long-term trade relationships, and sustainable income for their workers. Auromira uses azo-free dyes, prioritizes Oeko-Tex certified, organic, and locally sourced materials, and minimizes waste through segregation, reuse, and recycling of carton boxes and fabric scraps. They are a member of Fair Trade Forum India and the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
London, England, United Kingdom
Luminosity Glitter raises awareness about the harmful effects of conventional plastic glitter on the environment and marine life and offers a biodegradable alternative. Their eco glitter range is cosmetic grade and safe for face, body, hair, and nails. The main material is cellulose film that is sourced from responsibly managed eucalyptus plantations. Packaging options are reusable pots or biodegradable bags with plastic free stickers. Luminosity also offers a Glitter Bar Hire service for events. Their glitter artists are trained, DBS checked, and insured for events. Luminosity Glitter donates to The Grenfell Foundation, a local charity that serves survivors and community members affected by the Grenfell fire.
San Diego, California, United States
DonationMatch is a unique matchmaking platform that simplifies in-kind donations and makes it easier for donor businesses and recipient nonprofits to connect. Community engagement has become essential for successful companies, but managing corporate social responsibility initiatives and donation requests can be time-consuming for givers and receivers alike. DonationMatch increases qualified candidate pools for both donor companies and recipient organizations and reduces the effort to identify a good fit. For nonprofits, it provides a common application form and tools to track offers, requests, and responses. For businesses, the DonationMatch platform provides customizable handling of available offers and donation requests, built-in screening, recordkeeping and real-time statistics, support for give-back fundraisers, and direct-to-organization grassroots giving. Brands with physical products can also participate in SamplingForGood to reach target consumers through nonprofit and school events. DonationMatch provides cause-based organizations free access to their network of potential in-kind donors and has a free membership level for companies that are just getting started with in-kind donations.
Bristol, England, United Kingdom
VENT for Change is a Bristol-based sustainable stationery company that protects the planet and supports children’s education projects worldwide. They offer pencils made from recycled CD cases and notebooks, sketchbooks, list pads, journals, and pocketbooks made from recycled, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, fairtrade, or organic materials. All products are made in the United Kingdom or mainland Europe. Ten percent of net sales are donated to global education programs for children. VENT for Change also launched Share a Pencil Day, a global education awareness campaign for schoolchildren in the United Kingdom, Pencils with Purpose, which gifts tens of thousands of pencils to education charities each year, and Ambassador for Change, which provides free pencils to charities and volunteers working overseas.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Earthly is an app that makes it easy for people to come together and create a better world. Organizers can add initiatives to clean up waste, plant trees, help animals, serve people in need, or anything else that benefits their community and the environment. People can discover initiatives in their local area and volunteer or pledge support. Chat features make it easy to communicate and cooperate. Community members are able to maintain a portfolio that shows all of the initiatives they have created or contributed to. Earthly is a not-for-profit initiative and is freely available to anyone with a phone and internet connection.
London, England, United Kingdom
PULSÍTOS offers healthy, all natural snacks in plastic free packaging. Their roasted fava beans are vegan, gluten free, high in protein and fiber, and available in a range of flavors. Not only are pulses healthy, cultivation has a net positive impact on the environment because they require less water than other crops, and they are nitrogen fixing, which means they help develop healthy soil. PULSÍTOS uses an industry leading paper packaging that is fully recyclable and compostable. For every package sold, they donate to Trees for Cities to plant new saplings where they are needed the most. PULSÍTOS is certified Plastic Free by A Plastic Planet.
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Potli aims to connect children with traditional Indian art and craft while also raising awareness and and expanding markets for artisan and craft communities that depend on their skills for their livelihood. Through a series of Indian art & craft kits, children learn about India’s traditional, folk, classical art and craft forms and vernacular architecture. Through their profit-sharing collaboration with artisans, Potli facilitates an opportunity for artisans to be valued for their work and contribute towards reviving dying art forms. To fulfil their aim of raising awareness among all children irrespective of their financial background, Potli product designs are flexible to suit different price brackets, including the low income groups.
London, England, United Kingdom
Eco Glitter Fun was started to bring responsible sparkles and plastic pollution awareness to the world. They are official licensed resellers of Bioglitter®, which is certified for freshwater biodegradability by TÜV Austria. Eco Glitter Fun sells their range of biodegradable glitter in plastic-free packaging. They partner with brands, events, and influencers to spread the word about plastic reduction, and they use their platform to promote other ethical small businesses. Eco Glitter Fun donates 25 percent of sales from their Solidarity blend glitter to support charities selected by their customers and one percent of all sales to Plastic Oceans UK. They have also partnered with Trees for Life to start a corporate grove in Scotland to help offset carbon emissions. Eco Glitter Fun is a member of the Zero Waste Goods community.
Weligama, Sri Lanka
OH. Balance Boards creates handcrafted wooden balance boards in Sri Lanka that support core strength, coordination, and mental and physical fitness. Their boards are specifically designed to help surfers work on their cross stepping and balance skills even when they’re landlocked. They offer a variety of shapes and types for short boarders and long boarders and can produce custom designs for specific needs. OH. Balance Boards are handmade by local surfers from local mahogany wood and a water-based finish. They offer a durable, environmentally responsible alternative to fitness equipment that is imported or made from synthetic materials.
Reckong Peo, Himalchal Pradesh, India
Pahadi Zaika was started by a team of young changemakers to benefit Himalayan farmers and make organic and natural products from the Himalayan region available on one specialized ecommerce platform. Products include apricot oil, dried apricots, dried pears, pine nuts, walnuts, kagazi and katha almonds, white, yellow, chitra, jawala, and capsule kidney beans, and black cumin seeds. Pahadi Zaika targets farmers involved in organic farming and offers prices above the local market rates. For each farmer on the platform, the Pahadi Zaika team makes videos that share their story and the entire process of how their crops are grown, harvested, and processed. These videos are publicly available online and accessible through a QR code on the package and product page. Purchasing from most ecommerce sites can create large volumes of plastic packaging waste. Pahadi Zaika uses glass bottles, jute bags, and natural fiber packaging materials. The only plastic in their packaging is packing tape, and they are looking for plastic-free alternatives.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Elements by Safiya specializes in environmentally responsible art supplies, cases, and travel sets that are made from durable, upcycled, and recyclable materials. They offer artist roll cases, bookslips, and watercolor travel sets to keep artists organized, mobile, and ready to find inspiration where they go. Their cases are made from textile offcuts, and their Pol Bowl, which was designed to hold paint water and brushes between strokes, is made from discarded coconut shells. Elements by Safiya products are ethically made in Sri Lanka for creatives around the world.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Musicmatters was started in 2010 to introduce an alternative model for music education in Sri Lanka. In contrast to conventional exam-oriented instruction methods, they develop students’ creativity and skills through a practical approach and enjoyable learning environment. Instead of exams, students are given frequent opportunities to perform in solo and group concerts in front of small and large audiences. This form of music education enhances self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, communication skills, creative thinking, discipline, patience, and teamwork. Musicmatters is centrally located with purpose-built teaching and rehearsal studios and a community performance space for live music events. They partner with the local government and foundations to offer music education programs for children in low income settlements of Colombo. Musicmatters is committed to compensating teachers well and giving legitimacy to music as a profession.
Hellingly, England, United Kingdom
Arrowtown produces low calorie alcoholic sparkling water drinks that are made from all natural ingredients and support environmental conservation. For every purchase of their red berries flavor, they contribute to Tusk, which funds progressive wildlife conservation initiatives across Africa, and for every purchase of their lime and elderflower flavor, they contribute to Sea Shepherd, which protects marine ecosystems and species. Arrowtown hard seltzer is vegan, gluten free, and made with locally sourced beet sugar.
Panadura, Sri Lanka
AgryFresh is a small organic farm in the western province of Sri Lanka that is committed to providing healthy, environmentally responsible food. They use compost, rice husk biochar, cow dung, and poultry litter to enrich the soil, fermented seed extract and insect repellent plants for pest control, and drip irrigation, mulching, and drainage systems for water conservation. Agryfresh has a crop rotation plan to ensure a consistent supply of fresh leafy greens and vegetables. They are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Rejuvic produces a broad range of skincare products from natural ingredients that are known for their health benefits. They offer body, face, foot, and lip scrubs, moisturizers and balms, toners, masks, and bath salts. Locally sourced ingredients include neem, kokum bark, sandalwood, turmeric, clove, vanilla, cinnamon, coffee, coconut oil, lemongrass, citronella, aloe vera, green tea, and beeswax. Rejuvic maintains low margins and is committed to keeping natural products accessible and affordable.
Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka
Kadadasi is a Sri Lankan social enterprise focused on empowering women and inspiring change through recycling. Their production facility is in a village called Bollatha with 200 families and high levels of underemployment. Kadadasi hires local women and works with them to transform waste into a range of recycled products and also to promote ecofriendly practices in their homes and the community. Products include notebooks, photo frames, stationery, greeting cards, gift boxes and bags, wrapping paper, table mats, coasters, plantable seeded paper, and more. Kadadasi recycles anything they can collect including discarded office paper, local grasses, banana fiber, and other agricultural waste. They are partnering with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to recycle old shredded bank notes that would otherwise end up in landfills or be incinerated. The Kadadasi production facility was constructed from recycled building materials, uses machinery made by the village blacksmith, and has EU Organic certification for the surrounding land to demonstrate their commitment to avoiding synthetic chemicals that damage the natural environment.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Island Annasi specializes in wholesome snack alternatives that are made from locally sourced natural ingredients. They make it easier for people to choose healthy options. Products include dried pineapple rings, dried pineapple with cinnamon, and dried mixed fruit. Island Annasi aims to increase financial security for pineapple farm workers and contribute to their children’s education through scholarships and financial aid.
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Girty Mama’s Recipe produces all natural Sri Lankan curry powder from traditional, immune-boosting ingredients. Their roasted and unroasted blends can be used for a wide range of dishes and are based on a family recipe that has been handed down through generations. They source raw materials directly from small-scale suppliers at their local economic center and deliver by bicycle within a six-kilometer radius to reduce their carbon footprint. Girty Mama’s Recipe is working to transition to refillable or biodegradable packaging.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pure Foods aims to provide nutritious and affordable whole food options for people in Sri Lanka with special dietary requirements due to personal choice or health issues like allergies, autoimmune disorders, diabetes, and endometriosis. Most products sold as gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, and vegan are imported and expensive. Pure Foods makes these options more accessible through careful sourcing and the development of local alternatives. Their initial product range includes vegan coconut ice cream, sugar free vegan coconut yogurt, gluten free cookie dough, gluten free and whole grain flours, and vegan plant-based milk. Pure Foods prioritizes small-scale local suppliers, organic producers, and socially and environmentally responsible companies. All of their locally made products are packaged in biodegradable paper and reusable glass, and customers are encouraged to return glass jars for reuse.
Kumbukwewa, Sri Lanka
Growello specializes in nutritious, value added food in order to reduce post harvest losses and bring high quality Sri Lankan products to the world. They promote dehydrated fruit as a healthy snack and offer jackfruit flour and cassava flour as alternatives to imported refined wheat flour. Growello is committed to operating as a sustainable social enterprise and improving rural livelihood opportunities and standards of living. They source raw materials from the farmers near their production facility. Processing is done by women from the local area who do not have access to other forms of employment. Growello pays fair trade prices and wages and work with farmers to transition to environmentally responsible organic practices. A percent of profits is donated to a welfare fund for employees.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
That Tote Boy creates reusable cloth bags to reduce plastic pollution and the need for single-use plastic. They are committed to keeping products affordable and accessible to encourage people from all backgrounds to transition to environmentally responsible alternatives. The tote bags are made by local women from unbleached cotton and recycled materials. Hand painted and embroidered designs are available. That Tote Boy uses their platform to raise awareness within Sri Lanka about the impact of single-use plastic on human health and the environment.
Malabe, Sri Lanka
GoDry specializes in healthy, natural snacks with no synthetic additives. Their original snack pack includes five varieties of dehydrated fruit with chili powder and salt, their tropical pack includes dehydrated local pineapple and banana, and their healthy kids pack comes in a smaller size with dehydrated fruit snacks for kids. GoDry purchases naturally ripened fruit directly from family farms and small-scale suppliers. Processing is done in small batches, and all products are provided fresh for maximum nutritional value.
Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Pretty Little Things by KP specializes in journals, greeting cards, bags, housewares, holiday ornaments, and artwork. Products are handmade from upcycled scrap paper, dried flowers and leaves, and other environmentally responsible materials. Pretty Little Things uses their platform to promote environmental responsibility, handmade DIY crafts, upcycling, and journaling.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Pure & Fresh aims to create new market opportunities and provide a steady source of income for small-scale kithul producers in Sri Lanka. Kithul is an unrefined natural sweetener that comes from the sap of the kithul palm. It is a traditional part of many Sri Lankan dishes and has been recognized internationally for its health benefits. Pure & Fresh works with a carefully selected network of kithul tappers to produce high quality kithul treacle and jaggery. Profits are reinvested in producers’ communities to upgrade living standards and contribute to a healthy environment.
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