At Natural Spices, we believe that flavour, quality, and sustainability go hand in hand. That is why we work with carefully selected suppliers and producers who prioritise people, nature, and product quality.

From the sourcing of herbs and spices to production, packaging, and transport: at every stage of the process, we continuously look for ways to reduce our environmental impact without compromising on quality or taste.

Our focus is on:

• sustainable and controlled sourcing
• organic herbs and spices
• long-term supplier partnerships
• efficient packaging and transport
• reliable and transparent supply chains

Responsible Sourcing of Herbs and Spices

The quality of herbs and spices starts at the source. That is why we work with suppliers who meet strict standards in terms of quality, food safety, and sustainability.

By building long-term relationships with producers worldwide, we are able not only to ensure consistent quality, but also to maintain better oversight of working methods, origin, and product standards.

Organic Herbs and Spices

Natural Spices also offers a range of organic herbs and spices. These products comply with European regulations for organic production and are monitored by recognised certification bodies.

Organic products are produced without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilisers and respond to the growing demand for conscious and more sustainable food products.

 

SKAL Certified

For organic products, Natural Spices operates according to the guidelines of Skal Biocontrole. This independent organisation verifies whether organic products comply with legal requirements within the European Union.

This gives customers additional assurance regarding the origin and processing of organic herbs and spices.

All of our organic herbs and spices are SKAL certified. This means that the independent Skal foundation supervises the organic supply chain and checks whether production complies with the EU organic regulation.

Only when a company complies with the required regulations and inspections may it use the organic certification and quality mark. The SKAL quality mark therefore guarantees that organic products are genuinely organic.

Download: SKAL Certification

 

Efficient Packaging and Transport

We also continuously look for improvements in logistics and packaging. By handling packaging, storage, and transport more efficiently, we aim to reduce waste and lower the overall impact within the supply chain.

In addition, we continue to invest in processes and partnerships that contribute to a more sustainable way of producing and supplying products.

In this report, we share how Natural Spices approaches sustainability within our organisation and supply chain. We outline the steps we are already taking, our future ambitions, and how we make our impact measurable according to the VSME standard.

VSME Report

 

Sustainability as an Ongoing Process

Sustainability is not a final destination, but an ongoing process of improvement and optimisation. That is why we continuously evaluate our supply chain, suppliers, and processes to keep moving towards a more responsible future.

We are also affiliated with the Royal Dutch Spice Association and the ESA (European Spice Association) to help monitor and safeguard industry-wide standards and practices.

Want to learn more about our quality controls and certifications? Please also visit our page on quality and food safety.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainability

1. Does Natural Spices supply organic herbs and spices?

Yes, Natural Spices also supplies organic herbs and spices that comply with European regulations for organic production.

2. How does Natural Spices monitor sustainable sourcing?

We work with carefully selected suppliers and long-term partnerships to better safeguard quality, origin, and product standards.

3. Is Natural Spices SKAL certified?

Yes, for organic products Natural Spices operates according to the guidelines of Skal Biocontrole.

4. What does Natural Spices do in terms of sustainability?

Natural Spices continuously looks for improvements in sourcing, packaging, logistics, and production processes to reduce environmental and supply chain impact.

5. Why are organic herbs becoming more popular?

Organic herbs are produced without chemical pesticides or artificial fertilisers and meet the growing demand for more conscious and sustainable food products.