Shea collection team in front of a shea tree
We speak often about our stewards: the farmers, artisans, and women’s cooperatives who cultivate the raw plants, nuts, seeds, and earthen clays that make our products possible. But why?
In an industry where supply chains are often guarded or hidden, we choose a different path–openness, transparency, and collaboration. The work of finding, nurturing, and building these relationships is not something we keep to ourselves. It is a gift to share. Ethical sourcing should not be exclusive; it should be a collective commitment that strengthens the communities at the heart of our work. By making our stewards accessible, we hope to be a resource for like-minded brands seeking to deepen their commitment to ecological harmony, sustainability, fair trade, and regenerative farming, where the earth’s soil is nurtured and restored.
This isn’t about extraction; it’s about expansion–expanding opportunity, support, and visibility for the farmers and artisans who deserve to be uplifted, honored, and supported by an industry that values integrity over competition. When more brands invest in ethical sourcing, these communities and the Earth thrive.
Explore our stewards, learn their stories, and, if it aligns, build a relationship. Be part of the shift toward a regenerative future.
Shea Butter being processed by ORGIIS in Ghana.
Our colleague Andy with Julius holding a shea sapling during a February 2025 visit to Ghana.
Morning Myst Botanics with (below) owners Jud and Anne Carleton and their son Gideon, our partners for the past 15 years.
Frantioi Olive Grove - our regenerative olive partners Patrick and Claire
Elise and Jeff, co-owners of Oshala Farm where we get our ROC certified herbs.
Mahdi, far left, with harvesters Frankincense harvesters in Somaliland.
