About Us
We believe chocolate should help everyone thrive.
That's why our chocolate is more than sustainable.
It's regenerative.
Plant Power for People and Planet! A legacy product line for Alter Eco dating back to 2008, our Organic and Fair For Life Fair certified heirloom quinoa is part of our mission to grow food in a way that restores ecosystems and the livelihoods of the farmers in Bolivia. Our quinoa is also one of the few Fair Trade options available on the US market as well, making it not just a whole grain superfood for you but also super good for ecosystems and farmer livelihood.
In the spirit of supply chain transparency, we would like to take this opportunity to share the latest updates on fair trade activities currently underway or planned with our quinoa-growing partners in the Southern Highlands of Bolivia. We currently work with 2 different cooperative producer groups: APAQUICTL and ASOPROAGPI. The quinoa is harvested in March/April of each year, threshed and cleaned in the field, and then stored in the producers' warehouses until it is exported to our co-packer here in the United States.
APAQUICTL is an association of small quinoa producers, who complement growing activities with livestock to maintain the health of the soils and as additional income for its producers. Fair Trade premium resources have been (or will be) used for:
ASOPROAGPI is the other producer association we source from in Bolivia. Fair Trade premium resources have been (or will be) used for:
So when you purchase and enjoy our Organic and Fair Trade quinoa, you are having a direct positive impact on our Bolivian farmers and supporting the above missions! For more information on our Fair For Life certification, please click here.
To purchase our quinoa online, visit https://www.alterecofoods.com/collections/quinoa. Thank you for your continued support!
We believe chocolate should help everyone thrive.
That's why our chocolate is more than sustainable.
It's regenerative.