Burlap & Barrel is a Public Benefit Corporation building new international spice supply chains that are equitable, transparent and traceable.
Read our latest annual Social Impact Report here.
supporting small farms across the world
We’re working to build a more equitable food system—one that values skilled farmers and ends exploitation.
We do that by:
- Connecting farmers to high-value markets
- Educating consumers about the human impact of traceable sourcing
- Sourcing exceptional spices and foods with true terroir, grown sustainably using traditional methods
building new global supply chains
We source our spices directly from small farms and cooperatives, building long-term relationships that improve quality and increase farmers’ earnings. By skipping brokers, we keep the supply chain short and transparent.
Farmers benefit from:
- Purchase commitments for financial stability.
- Shared knowledge across our global network.
- Support in developing on-site activities like sorting, grinding and packaging to increase earnings.
pushing sustainability further
Most conversations about food sustainability focus on the environment or animal welfare—but often overlook the people behind our food.
We believe true sustainability must also account for the livelihoods of the farmers who power global food systems. By sourcing single origin ingredients, we highlight the unique places they come from—and the skilled farmers who grow them with care and intention.
nourishing a community of conscious cooks
Our customers care about exceptional ingredients. They appreciate the distinctive flavors that come from where our spices are grown, and they understand the importance of supporting small farms—both locally and globally.
They make thoughtful choices about what they cook with and how their purchases shape the food system.
Burlap & Barrel brings that same value system to spices.
meet our team
We're a diverse team with expertise spanning many fields, including kitchens, farms, social work, health care and food media, united by a mission to bring you the world's best spices.
ethan frisch
Co-founder & Co-CEO
ori zohar
Co-founder & Co-CEO
jake agans
Director of Operations
laura harrison
Director of Wholesale
atara bernstein
Director of Marketing
alyssa melendez
Operations & Supply Chain Manager
bayley freeman
Operations & Sourcing Manager
anjuli dharna
Bulk Sales Manager
jane scruggs
Wholesale Account Manager
kathryn boyden
Invoicing & Customer Engagement
kristina tillman
Sales Manager
michael harlan turkell
Foodservice Sales
samantha (sam) tully
National Sales Manager
carolyn king
Customer Support
jenny boada
Customer Support & Creative Content
susan sisarran
Customer Support
erin murphy
Digital Marketing
june xie
Content Specialist
radhika sharma
Collaborations & Product Development Manager
ren rossini
Ecommerce & Customer Experience Manager
rose hopkins
Digital Marketing
artistic team
Special thanks to Seton Rossini for design and illustration, Muntaser Rajabi for design and labels, Jacquelyn Morris for our original logo and label design and SOGA Design Studio for stunning product photography.
founding board
Our Founding Board Members are Burlap & Barrel's advisors, promoters and guides. Collectively, they’ve lived in dozens of countries and speak a whole lot of languages. Their involvement is as volunteers and they receive no payment nor hold any financial stake in the company. We're so grateful for their guidance and support.