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Welcome to the 49 social enterprises, cooperatives, responsible businesses, civic organizations, and networks that became Good Market approved in March 2023! This month’s roundup includes new community members from Nicaragua, Mexico, the United States, Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, the United Kingdom, Norway, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Australia. More than 2,720 enterprises across 95 countries are now part of the Good Market commons. ❤️
Lagos, Nigeria
ReelFruit produces value-added healthy snacks to uplift farming communities and create meaningful work for young Nigerians. They offer dried mango, dried pineapple, roasted cashews, fruit and nut mixes, and toasted coconut chip snacks. ReelFruit invests in training and professional field extension services for Nigerian fruit farmers to improve record keeping, pruning, integrated pest management, and harvesting for increased production and better quality fruit. Their ReelSkills program trains young people in the agribusiness sector and helps match them with employment opportunities. ReelFruit donates to employee welfare programs, farmer development, and youth sports. They are part of African Food Changemakers.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
The Good Gift aims to make gifting conscious by offering a range of utilitarian housewares, accessories, and children’s products that are handmade by rural and indigenous tribal women in the Nilgiris mountain range in southern India. They prioritize local and sustainably sourced materials, including handloom cotton fabrics, natural dyes, hand block printed designs, recycled yarns, and wood from responsibly managed forests. All products are traceable and come packed in unbleached, compostable gift boxes. In addition to offering retail products through their own online and physical stores, The Good Gift partners with conscious businesses on custom bulk orders and private label or white label designs. They serve as the market access arm of a social enterprise ecosystem that is anchored by Indian Yards Foundation.
Oslo, Norway
Source For Future makes wholesale sourcing of environmentally responsible fair trade products easier for companies in the European Union. They offer branded merchandise, furnishings, compostable tableware, textiles, personal care, packaging, and more for hotels, restaurants, offices, retailers, and brands. Products can be filtered by impact or by UN Sustainable Development Goal. Source For Future handles global transactions, shipping, import logistics, and EU regulations for risk-free doorstep delivery. By working directly with raw material suppliers and producers, they are able to assure better prices, lower carbon emissions, higher transparency, and fair trade practices. Each order comes with a sustainability report, a story summarizing the social and environmental impact of the full product journey, a CO2 estimation, and an offset code. Source For Future also offers consulting, customization, product development, and private label services. The platform was created by Indo Naturals, a guaranteed member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Greensborough, Victoria, Australia
A Fitting Connection empowers people to keep textile products in circulation longer and become more purposeful with their purchasing and disposal choices. Through a network of fashion designers, pattern makers, fit specialists, fabric suppliers, manufacturers, photographers, and graphic and web designers, they help local sustainable fashion and textile brands bring products to market. They’ve also developed their own ReFashioned label, which upcycles old clothing and textiles to give them a second life. A Fitting Connection works to change attitudes around textile ownership and disposal through upcycling workshops, guest speaking, clothing swaps, community meet-ups, and other events. Their Fundraising With Purpose program turns pre-loved clothing and textiles into revenue for schools, nonprofits, and community initiatives. A Fitting Connection is a member of Circular Economy Victoria, Social Change Central, and Social Enterprise Network of Victoria (SENVIC).
Gila Bend, Arizona, United States
Oatman Farms is dedicated to creating regenerative food, farming, and business models for hot and dry climates. Their fourth-generation family farm in Arizona, Oatman Flats Ranch, grows ancient heritage grains with low water requirements using traditional knowledge and cutting-edge agroecological principles to restore soil fertility, replenish water resources, and boost soil carbon sequestration. Their food company, Oatman Farms, creates flavorful, nutrient-dense, regenerative organic baking mixes while supporting the farming operation. They offer just-add-water sourdough bread mixes and pancake and waffle mixes made from freshly stone-milled White Sonoran, Blue Beard Durum, and Skagit 1109 wheat varieties. Oatman Farms donates mixes to local food shelters and collaborates with other farms, companies, and organizations on water conservation, land stewardship, and developing a local grain economy. They are the first Regenerative Organic Certified farm in the American Southwest, a Certified Artisan of the UNESCO Designated Tucson City of Gastronomy, and a member of the Regenerate America campaign.
Kampala, Uganda
Faces Up Uganda empowers young people from underserved communities through creative arts, mentorship, and hands-on skills training and enables them to take the lead in bettering their own lives. They believe art and creative expression, coupled with mentorship, can help young people understand the world they live in, find purpose, create meaningful connections, and develop the tools they need to flourish. It can also lift the voices of underrepresented groups so their perspectives, experiences, and abilities shape a more inclusive world. Faces Up started from a community center in the Masanafu neighborhood of Kampala and now reaches people internationally through virtual exhibitions and events. Their online store includes art prints from the young artists and bags, T-shirts, and other products inspired by their artwork. Products are sold to raise school fees and ensure the program is self-sustaining. Faces Up is a youth-led initiative that is registered as a not-for-profit organization.
Mérida, Mexico
Tamula offers healthy, sustainably sourced gourmet food products that contribute to the economic empowerment of Mayan-speaking women from low-income rural communities in the Yucatan Peninsula. Their marmalades, hot sauces, honeys, and peanut butters are handmade from fresh, natural ingredients and are based on the flavors and culinary traditions of the region. Tamula is a brand of EthicsFoods which was started to provide technical assistance, product development, and market access support for low-income artisans who make gourmet food products in their own communities. They offer skill training, fair wages, and profit sharing for the producers and donate a percentage of sales to community development nonprofits. Tamula is an initiative of Aid to Artisans in partnership with EthicsFoods. They actively participate in networks for social and environmental impact, including Impact Hub Mexico, The Unreasonable Institute, and Startup México.
Lagos, Nigeria
Muazu Africa supports social enterprises that are working for underserved communities. They are building franchise support systems with community focused hubs and ambassadors in countries throughout Africa. The hubs are created to accelerate new solutions to complex social and environmental challenges and support social entrepreneurs with the resources needed to scale from proof-of-concept to market access. Muazu also offers sustainability and social impact training programs to businesses, government agencies, and individuals with a focus on decent work, good health, zero hunger, education, climate and renewable energy. Products and services are designed for inclusion and cross subsidized for low income groups. Muazu donates five percent from each product and services to Revamp Rave for climate education and environmental advocacy.
Zürich, Switzerland
SENS Suisse serves as a national platform for social entrepreneurship in Switzerland. They represent impact-oriented enterprises and connect them across sectors and with the broader European ecosystem. SENS Suisse raises public awareness of social entrepreneurship, offers funding and support for start-ups and established enterprises, brings social entrepreneurs together through network events and opportunities, and develops tools and guidelines for social impact measurement and reporting. They host the Swiss Social Economy Forum, organize the Social Impact Accelerator, publish the Swiss Social Entrepreneurship Monitor, and facilitate the national Buy Social Challenge. SENS Suisse prioritizes environmentally responsible facilities, suppliers, and service providers. Most services are available for free or at-cost, and all revenue is used to support the social entrepreneurship community. SENS Suisse is part of Euclid Network.
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Agritopia Farm was created to preserve urban agriculture and bring together community through farm box memberships, a community garden, educational experiences, events, and volunteer programs. Located in the Agritopia neighborhood of Gilbert, Arizona, the organic farm includes row crops, orchards with citrus, stone fruits, Medjool dates, and olives, a biblical garden, a makers’ community, and a farm store. They host school programs, farm tours, farm nights, seasonal U-Picks, classes, weddings, dinners, and photography sessions. The land is under a farmland trust, the Johnston Family Foundation for Urban Agriculture, to ensure that it will continue to be farmed for generations. Agritopia Farm is certified organic by CCOF and is part of Sun Produce Cooperative and the Arizona Farm Bureau.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
London, England, United Kingdom
Online High Street supports local economies in the United Kingdom by offering an online ordering and delivery service that empowers independent stores without compromising the environment, local community, or employee welfare. Residents are able to order their favorite items online from their local baker, butcher, greengrocer, convenience store, pharmacy, florist, delicatessen, wine shop, fish shop, cheesemonger, bookshop, and other retailers. Each shop packs its share of the customer’s order. Local riders and drivers collect from each store and deliver in one go. Online High Street uses recyclable packaging and promotional materials and provides zero-emission delivery either by e-cargo bike or electric van. They partner with local councils, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), food banks, charities, and other organizations in each of the areas where they operate.
Lamtaput, Odisha, India
Lamtaput Bamboo Factory offers environmentally responsible bamboo products and creates livelihood opportunities for local tribal youth in rural Odisha. They specialize in durable, fully functional toy vehicles that are designed and handmade by the young artisans. The workshop gives them a place to work near home and enables them to develop their artistic skills. Lamtaput Bamboo Factory sources local bamboo and has their own bamboo nursery and planting program. They use biodegradable packaging and minimize their environmental impact. The factory is an initiative of Asha Kiran Society, a not-for-profit organization that runs a hospital, school, and community education programs in the region. Their national network has contributed time and resources and assisted with sales and marketing. Profits are reinvested to support tribal youth.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Desert Refillery offers refillable and sustainable home and personal care products to reduce single-use packaging and make zero waste living easy and beautiful. They supply dishwash, laundry detergent, household cleaners, hair, face, and body care, kids’ products, and more online and through their Arizona refill locations and pop-ups. In-person shoppers are encouraged to bring clean containers from home to refill. Desert Refillery also offers donation bottles and sanitized bottles for purchase. They preferentially source from regional small businesses and stock options for different income groups to make zero waste accessible for more households. Desert Refillery is a woman and veteran-owned business.
Santa Barbara, California, United States
Hot Cherry produces therapeutic pillows filled with clean, dried Michigan cherry pits that would otherwise go to landfill. The pillows are available in six sizes, from eye pillows to body pillows, and can be used hot to relieve pain, increase circulation, relax muscles, and promote sleep or cold to reduce inflammation, soothe fever, and calm hot flashes. The pits are cleaned and dried using a patented natural process, the fabrics are unbleached and naturally dyed using Hawaiian macadamia bark or indigo, and the pillows are sewn in a family shop in southern California. Hot Cherry uses minimal packaging, prints with soy inks, and recycles shipping materials to minimize waste. The pillows are durable and machine washable and ideal for chiropractors, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, acupuncturists, and wellness spas. Hot Cherry donates therapeutic pillows to local hospices, homeless shelters, midwives, cancer patients, and others in need. They are a woman-owned business with certification from Green America and the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
Agege, Nigeria
AACE Foods improves the livelihoods of West African farmers and women entrepreneurs by processing, packaging, and distributing nutritious natural spices, seasonings, flours, and complementary foods made from locally sourced ingredients. Their spices and seasonings are grown by smallholder farmers, hand harvested, and sun dried. They have worked with retailers and institutional buyers to transition from imported products to local procurement. AACE Foods offers affordable prices for local consumers, shares profits with employees, pays fair rates to farmers, and composts their food processing waste. They provide women entrepreneurs with training and inventory so they can earn additional income by selling AACE Foods products within their communities, and they work with more than 10,000 smallholder farmers through the AACE Foods Farmers Business School. AACE Foods is part of African Food Changemakers, SEED Transformation Network, Business Call to Action, and the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria.
Burlington, Vermont, United States
Shiki Wrap offers zero waste gift wrap for cleaner oceans and a healthier planet. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of furoshiki, their soft and stretchy gift wrap is easy to use, reversible, machine washable, and doesn’t require wasteful tape or ribbon. Shiki Wrap works with artists to create unique prints that can be used for a lifetime of gifting or as headwraps, scarves, or tote bags. The fabric wraps are made in the United States from Oeko-Tex-certified recycled plastic fiber in a WRAP-certified facility. Proceeds from their Ocean Conservation Collection are donated to The Rozalia Project for a thriving marine ecosystem. Shiki Wrap is a member of 1% for the Planet.
Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India
Indian Yards Foundation enables women from rural and indigenous communities in the Nilgiris to achieve dignified livelihoods and economic independence without disrupting their traditional ways of life. They provide upskilling, capacity building, and incubation support to help the women become first-generation artisans, create quality housewares, accessories, and children’s products, earn a fair wage, increase their savings, and improve their lives. Indian Yards Foundation has a training stipend program to address opportunity costs and reduce barriers to entry. After the training, women are able to join community clusters, which are producer-run groups that receive orders and market access through The Good Gift. Indian Yards Foundation provides ongoing capacity building support and is working to build a social enterprise ecosystem in the region. They are a SEWF Verified Social Enterprise.
Mpape, Nigeria
Tech Herfrica advances the growth of female-led businesses in rural areas in Africa through technology. Their flagship initiative, Herlocalmarket, is an ecommerce platform that directly connects buyers with female farmers and traders. By eliminating middlemen, they aim to increase income for rural producers and provide fresh, quality food at lower prices for urban consumers. The service supplies reusable shopping bags that customers can return for a token. Tech Herfrica also facilitates access to micofinance, micropension, and health insurance and conducts digital literacy, financial literacy, and business scale-up programs for women and girls in underserved communities.
Gilbert, Arizona, United States
Homegrown was started to reduce waste, spread healthy food, and create a stronger local food system that works for people rather than corporations. Their service makes locally homegrown food more accessible in the Phoenix area and enables neighbors to feed neighbors. Gardeners and small-scale food producers with extra fruits, vegetables, or eggs can contact Homegrown to schedule a pick-up or drop-off. Community members looking for homegrown food are able to purchase online or through local farmers’ markets. Homegrown also offers fruit tree picking services and garden planning and installation. They partner with food banks and other programs to bring homegrown food to low-income families.
Nairobi, Kenya
African Beekeepers promotes modern beekeeping practices to conserve bee populations, increase rural incomes, provide quality local honey, and develop a thriving and sustainable beekeeping industry in Kenya. They produce their own honey under the Bizzy Bee brand and supply bee hives, accessories, uncapping tools, extractors, ripeners, liquefiers, solar wax melters, packaging, and other equipment. Their modified Langstroth hives and ABL box hives reduce damage to wild hives, increase honey supply, and make it easier to work with African bees. African Beekeepers creates books and videos, delivers practical training, conducts local research, and advocates for beekeepers’ interests. They raise awareness about the critical role bees play in agriculture and the natural environment. African Beekeepers shares a portion of their honey proceeds with local communities in their areas of operation. They are part of African Food Changemakers.
Chandler, Arizona, United States
Handcrafted Ferments by Norah empowers people to make affordable fermented foods at home. Their online workshops cover the science and craft of kombucha, sauerkraut, tempeh, and other fermented foods. They also offer fermentation kits with legumes and vegetables from farmers committed to organic practices and environmental sustainability. Ferments by Norah raises awareness about the flavor and health benefits of fermentation, provides follow-up support for all workshop participants, and hosts a fermentation community.
Nsasa, Uganda
Namugongo Good Samaritan Organization empowers impoverished women and girls in Uganda with emotional, social, and vocational skills to become entrepreneurs, positive role models, and leaders who meaningfully contribute to their families and community. They work with groups of women to plant and conserve Nilotica shea trees, cultivate turmeric, soya, and other crops with no synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and create handmade housewares and accessories from banana fiber and recycled paper beads. Namugongo provides HIV and AIDS counseling and community training on entrepreneurship and sexual and reproductive health. They are registered as a not-for-profit organization and participate in the Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association, AGOA Association of Uganda, Nakasero 3 Women Grain Millers Cooperative Society, Acholi Shea Butter Association, and Uganda Manufacturers Association.
Managua, Nicaragua
Uplifting Women by MGA enables collaboration between local and international organizations working for the economic empowerment of women in Central America. Their platform showcases organizations that uplift women and helps them connect with others, find synergies, leverage resources, build capacity, scale impact, and develop a community of giving and support. This directly benefits the women these organizations work with. Uplifting Women is committed to inclusion and does not charge a membership fee for participating organizations. They are part of Catalyst 2030 and the Leadership Coalition at EQUALS Global Partnerships.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Earth’s Finest supplies organic food to the Middle East to support healthy lifestyles and raise awareness that human health is intrinsically linked to the wellbeing of our planet. They started with organic certified coconut oil, butter, milk, and cream and expanded to organic teas, quinoa, chia seeds, flours, natural sweeteners, and other sustainably sourced foods. Earth’s Finest prioritizes environmentally responsible packaging that is compostable or easily recyclable.
New Delhi, India
IVillage is an economic empowerment initiative of Pardada Pardadi Educational Society (PPES) to create employment and livelihood opportunities for rural women in Uttar Pradesh. They specialize in handcrafted bags, housewares, and corporate gifting products for retailers and institutional buyers. IVillage provides training and upskilling programs and market access. They work with PPES towards educating and empowering rural girls and women and breaking the cycle of poverty in Uttar Pradesh.
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Heal With Juice contributes to health and wellbeing by creating fresh, nutrient-dense food and drinks for home delivery in the Phoenix area. Their raw cold pressed juices, wellness boosts, nut mylks, overnight breakfast cups, protein-packed people treats, and healthy dog treats are all natural and made from organic ingredients whenever possible. The extracted pulp from juicing is used in the dog treats or composted. Heal With Juice works in a shared kitchen and offers their juices in BPA and phthalate-free containers that are collected and sterilized for reuse.
Oxnard, California, United States
Luh Duckie creates upcycled children’s clothing and accessories from fabrics that have been discarded, donated, or rescued. They offer unique bonnets, bows, and more. Products are shipped in compostable or recyclable mailers with no single-use plastics. Luh Duckie also offers repair services and custom upcycling services to reimagine garments with special meaning.
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Dezine Life Social Welfare Foundation gives women from underprivileged backgrounds the opportunity to design their life, earn a livelihood with dignity, and generate wealth and value for all. They provide skill training on textile upcycling and recycling and build models of sustainable development focused on four Es: environment, education, empowerment, and entrepreneurship. Dezine Life is a not-for-profit organization and reinvests all surplus towards their mission. They are connected with BunkoJunko and are part of Climate Collective, Catalyst 2030, and Catalyst Market.
Maricopa, Arizona, United States
Sugarsnap Farm aims to provide their local community with fresh, healthy produce while promoting ecological responsibility and stewardship of the land. They focus on microgreens, shoots, and flowers due to their nutritional value, aesthetic appeal, and ability to provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. Sugarsnap Farm prioritizes compostable materials, no-till methods, and organic agriculture practices that build soil and biodiversity and promote the health of people and the planet. They use their platform to raise awareness about nutritious foods and the benefits of locally grown organic produce.
Galewela, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Natural Batik uses local medicinal plants to create naturally dyed cotton clothing, housewares, and baby products. Waste from the dyeing process is used as mulch or compost. Ceylon Natural Batik offers training programs on the natural dying process and preferentially employs widows and women from low-income communities that need income for their children’s school fees.
Lagos, Nigeria
Limlim Foods reduces food waste, promotes healthy choices, improves food security, and supports the economic wellbeing of Nigerian farmers by freeze-drying locally sourced foods. They offer affordable dried mango, banana, pineapple, and agbalumo fruit snacks, instant soup, and fruit, herb, vegetable, and egg powders for retail customers. They also provide private label manufacturing services and supply local ingredients to food and beverage companies to reduce imports. Limlim Foods provides training to women’s groups and partners with farmers to mitigate post-harvest losses. They are working towards sustainable packaging options. Limlim Foods is part of African Food Changemakers.
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Bad Dog Salsa produces fresh fire-roasted salsa for every spice level. They operate out of a shared kitchen and sell through local farm stores and community markets. Ten percent of every sale is donated to Operation Underground Railroad, which works to rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation in 40 countries and all 50 US states. Bad Dog Salsa is part of Local First Arizona.
Homagama, Sri Lanka
Essentiā Wellness produces pure essential oils, carrier oils, and extracts to uplift Sri Lankan farmers and support health and wellbeing. They use supercritical fluid extraction (SCFE) technology, also known as the CO2 method, without the use of heat or additives to maintain the health benefits of the active plant compounds. The extracts can be used in food and drinks, and the essential oils can be used for skincare, aromatherapy, and home care. Essentiā Wellness sources spices and other raw materials directly from local farmers. They provide equipment to spice farming communities and school supplies and equipment to underprivileged rural schools. Essentiā Wellness has been transitioning to paperless systems and working to reduce waste and minimize energy consumption in their facilities. All glass and polythene waste is recycled, and paper is reused or composted.
Awoyaya, Nigeria
Nicnax manufactures nutritious foods in Nigeria to promote healthy eating, offer affordable alternatives to imported brands, create jobs, and expand market opportunities for local farmers. They offer Nutee peanut butter made from Nigerian groundnuts and Nicnax granola made from whole grains, raw honey, nuts, seeds, and fruits. All products are free from refined sugars, hydrogenated oils, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, and other additives. Nicnax also provides white label and private label manufacturing services. They are part of African Food Changemakers.
Mesa, Arizona, United States
Turn Em Red produces small-batch craft seasonings to encourage people to prepare food at home, reduce food waste, and come together around the dinner table. Their unique blends are low in sodium and free from gluten, artificial colors, preservatives, and other additives. Turn Em Red sources ingredients from responsible suppliers that are committed to transparency and sustainability. They share simple home recipes online and maintain low margins to keep products affordable for more families. Turn Em Red donates profits from an annual event to a scholarship fund and donates product baskets to raffles and community fundraisers.
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
Health Media Council develops baby care products based on local Ayurvedic traditions and provides counseling, training, and educational content on maternity and childcare to support a mentally and physically healthy community. They offer programs on family planning, pregnancy, postpartum health, newborn care, breastfeeding, childhood nutrition, mental and physical wellbeing, and other health-related topics. They use a portion of profits to create free online videos and baby care guide books.
Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
Ceylon Handmade offers environmentally responsible accessories and housewares and creates rural employment opportunities. They specialize in affordable bags, baskets, and mats that are handwoven from locally sourced natural materials. Ceylon Handmade provides handicraft training in underprivileged communities, buys back finished products at fair prices, and sells through an outlet at Apé Gama.
Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
Dambulla, Sri Lanka
Senaree creates affordable handmade soaps from natural, locally sourced ingredients. Products include coconut oil soap with vitamin E, aloe vera soap, sandalwood soap, and coffee scrub soap.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dao Krua Thai makes affordable Thai food in Sri Lanka using natural, locally sourced ingredients. They grow herbs and vegetables in their own garden and preferentially source from other Good Market approved community members. Dao Krua Thai is known for their green papaya salad, tom yam soup, pad thai, and curries. They are committed to minimizing waste and transitioning to environmentally responsible packaging.
Gomarankadawala, Sri Lanka
Kirula Organics is a small-scale farm in Pulikandykulama in northeastern Sri Lanka that grows vegetables, kaffir lime, orange, guava, tamarind, coconut, and more. They prepare their own compost, vermicompost, biochar, Azolla, and liquid fertilizer, practice crop rotation, mixed cropping, and mulching, maintain a nursery, and save seeds. Kirula Organics is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Sampur, Sri Lanka
Amirtham Organic Farm produces healthy organic food in northeastern Sri Lanka to elevate the local economy. They grow vegetables, legumes, turmeric, cinnamon, sugarcane, passionfruit, pineapple, banana, lime, pomegranate, coconut, and moringa. Amirtham Organic Farm saves seeds, practices crop rotation and mixed cropping, and prepares their own compost and organic liquid fertilizers. They are verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka
Bismillah Organic is a small-scale farm in Kuchchaveli in northeastern Sri Lanka that is helping create a community free from toxic foods. They grow organic legumes, vegetables, banana, lemon, mango, and more. They save their own seeds, produce compost, neem extract, fish tonic, and other natural inputs, and integrate plants that repel insect pests and attract pollinators. Bismillah Organic is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Kaduwela, Sri Lanka
AyuRa offers healthy, sustainably sourced food and creates income opportunities in rural communities. They purchase fresh fish from an artisanal fisherman in southern Sri Lanka and work with women in their own village to produce quality, value-added dried fish. AyuRa also produces savory and sweet peanut mixes using peanuts from an organic farming group in northeast Sri Lanka and curry leaves, chili, and kithul from local home gardens. Finally, they work with a relation in Dubai to supply natural dates from Emirati farmers as an alternative to the sweetened and adulterated dates currently available in the Sri Lankan market. AyuRa supplies local shops and uses a portion of the income to provide food for people in need in their community.
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Fresh Farm Organics promotes a natural and healthy lifestyle by growing organic vegetables, herbs, pineapple, banana, papaya, and more on their Meegoda farm. They add compost and paddy husk to the soil and practice mulching. Farm Fresh Organics keeps production costs low by not using synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides. These savings are passed on to customers. A portion of their harvest is donated to people in need, and a portion of profits is dedicated to improving the lives of farm workers.
Katugastota, Sri Lanka
Ceylonia provides pure wild bee honey with a focus on benefitting rural suppliers, protecting the environment, and maintaining a low carbon footprint. They source from bee honey tappers living in low-income communities near forest areas in northeastern Sri Lanka. The tappers find bee hives in hollow trees and collect honey using traditional techniques that do not involve foreign materials or bee-repellent smoke. The bees are not harmed, and the hives are sustained for future harvesting. Ceylonia pays the rates set by suppliers and supports the conservation of wild bees and dry zone forests.
Pulmoddai, Sri Lanka
New Green Organic is a farmers’ group in eastern Sri Lanka that aims to make healthy, non-toxic food available for all. They grow organic paddy, legumes, vegetables, turmeric, ginger, banana, passionfruit, lemon, pomegranate, guava, mango, coconut, palmyrah, jackfruit, and more. Members save seeds, practice crop rotation, and produce their own compost and organic liquid fertilizers. New Green Organic is verified under a local organic participatory guarantee system (PGS).
Pannipitiya, Sri Lanka
The Relish produces natural food and drinks to support local farmers and provide a healthy alternative to imported options with artificial ingredients. They specialize in herb-infused lemonade and detox beverages made with lemon, lemongrass, cinnamon, vanilla, rosemary, mint, lavender, and other herbs sourced from their own home garden and from Good Market vendors. Proceeds are donated to a children’s education charity twice a year.
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