New line of spices builds on company's
longstanding commitment to organic agriculture, environmental
stewardship and social fairness.
NORWAY,
Iowa, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frontier
Co-op, a leading culinary herbs, spices and baking flavors brand,
is launching the first nationally distributed Regenerative Organic
Certified® bottled spices to support smallholder farmers
and give consumers culinary options that make a positive
impact at every level: environmentally, ethically and socially.
As one of three brands under the purpose-driven and member-owned
Frontier Co-op, the Frontier Co-op brand has long been dedicated to
sourcing the highest quality products while striving to improve the
lives of those in the communities it reaches. Frontier Co-op's new
Regenerative Organic Certified® line will be available in select
stores starting October 2024, with
suggested retail prices ranging from $6.49 to $9.69. The
line will include:
- Regenerative Organic Certified® Ceylon Cinnamon
- Regenerative Organic Certified® Ceylon Cinnamon Sticks
- Regenerative Organic Certified® Ground Turmeric
- Regenerative Organic Certified® Ground Ginger
- Regenerative Organic Certified® Medium Grind Black Pepper
Becoming Regenerative Organic Certified® is the next chapter in
Frontier Co-op's legacy of setting best-in-class industry standards
that strengthen the well-being of communities and the environment.
As a leading supplier of sustainably sourced and organic spices,
herbs and botanicals, Frontier Co-op was among the first U.S.
spice companies to offer Fair Trade spices. It has championed
organic agriculture since its inception in 1976 and will continue
to drive the adoption of regenerative organic farming practices
among its suppliers.
"At Frontier Co-op, we're driven by a simple purpose: 'Doing
Good, Works.' This new Regenerative Organic Certified® line is a
natural evolution of our commitment to benefit both people and the
planet," said Tony Bedard, CEO at
Frontier Co-op. "Retailers can confidently put Frontier Co-op on
their shelves, knowing that consumers are purchasing a high-quality
product that goes a step beyond meeting the highest standards for
soil health, all while returning benefits to the smallholder
farming communities that are integral to our supply chains across
the world."
Achieving Regenerative Organic Certified®
Frontier Co-op attained third-party certification through the
Regenerative Organic Alliance and will continue growing its
portfolio of Regenerative Organic Certified® products. The new
product line will employ regenerative organic agricultural
practices to build healthier soils, emphasize zero use of synthetic
fertilizers and pesticides, strengthen farming systems, and improve
the resilience of Frontier Co-op's sourcing communities around the
world.
The key requirements of Regenerative Organic Certified® align
with Frontier Co-op's longstanding commitment to organic
agriculture, environmental stewardship and social fairness, and
allow the brand to reinforce the importance of supporting
smallholder farmers. Each of the five new ROC™ certified products
are benchmarked against three core standards and are integral to
Frontier Co-op's approach to regenerative organic, including:
- USDA Organic Certification – Organic agriculture has
been foundational to Frontier Co-op's work since its inception. It
improves soil health in farming communities by providing guidelines
to address pest and weed control, soil quality, and use of
additives and substances.
- Fairtrade Certified through Fairtrade America – Serves
as the international gold standard for social responsibility,
returning a price premium directly to the smallholder herb and
spice farming communities that form the backbone of Frontier
Co-op's supply chain.
- Frontier Co-op's Well Earth Impact Sourcing Program –
Takes a people-first approach to regenerative organic agriculture.
As Frontier Co-op expands its Regenerative Organic Certified®
offerings, it will fund community- and business-building projects
that will enable smallholder farmers' long-term resilience and
participation in the regenerative supply chain.
"We're excited that Frontier Co-op will play a key role in the
movement for regenerative organic agriculture," said Elizabeth Whitlow, executive director of
Regenerative Organic Alliance. "Frontier Co-op's commitment to
making a positive impact sets a powerful example for the spice and
herb industry, and we hope this encourages other brands to follow
suit."
Stay tuned for updates as Frontier Co-op expands its
Regenerative Organic Certified® offerings by following the brand on
Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about Frontier Co-op, visit
https://www.frontiercoop.com/.
About Frontier Co-op
Founded in 1976 and based
in Norway, Iowa, Frontier Co-op is a 40,000 member-owned
cooperative offering a full line of products for natural living
under the Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic™ and Aura
Cacia™ brands. Products include culinary herbs, spices and
baking flavors; bulk herbs and spices; and aromatherapy products —
with a wide selection of organics. Frontier Co-op's goal is to
provide consumers with the highest-quality products while
supporting and promoting social and environmental responsibility.
For more information, visit the co-op's website
at www.frontiercoop.com.
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