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Burlap & Barrel Releases 2023 Social Impact Report; Ori Zohar Shares

Burlap & Barrel Releases 2023 Social Impact Report; Ori Zohar Shares


QUEENS, NY
Monday, August 26th, 2024

From new developments to collaborations and philanthropy efforts, 2023 was a strong year of growth for single-origin spice purveyor Burlap & Barrel. With the release of its 2023 Social Impact Report, the supplier has shared an inside look at the strategic gains achieved last year.

Burlap & Barrel, a leading purveyor of single origin spices sourced directly from smallholder farmers around the world, has released their 2023 Social Impact Report showing the public benefit they have had in the past year.

Ori Zohar, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, Burlap & Barrel“As Burlap & Barrel has grown over the past seven years, we went from being the smallest customer for many of our partner farmers to their largest,” Ori Zohar, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer, stated. “When you use our spices in your kitchen, you’re supporting new, transparent, fair supply chains that are making an impact across the world.”

Titled “New Audiences & New Opportunities,” Burlap & Barrel’s Social Impact Report showcases the business’ growth and an increase in partner farmer relationships in over 25 countries. Growing its audience across multiple channels in 2023, the spice purveyor works collaboratively with farmers to bring the most flavorful spices to its North American fan base.

With the release of its 2023 Social Impact Report, Burlap & Barrel has shared an inside look at the strategic gains achieved last yearAs a press release stated, Burlap & Barrel’s mission is to put more money in the pockets of smallholder farmers around the world, and it achieves this by partnering with expert farmers to source the highest quality spices and bring to customers in North America.

Some highlights noted in the report include:

  • Pitched single-origin spices on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and introduced the company to a huge new audience
  • Introduced single-origin unrefined sugars (panela cane sugar and wood-fired maple sugar)
  • More than doubled its popular origin blends lineup (five spice, curry, tandoori, chai)
  • Sourced more than 600,000 pounds of spices, paying partner farmers just shy of $3 million in total since the business started in 2016
  • Built supply chains for 15 new spices
  • Increased sales in both wholesale and Amazon channels, diversifying sales
  • Launched 13 new collaboration blends with chefs, writers, musicians, and restaurateurs
  • Took sourcing trips to Costa Rica, Mexico, and Barbados
  • Donated over 6,000 jars of spices to charitable organizations

Stay tuned as DMN continues to relay the latest updates on company strategies and growth.

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