At Origins Organic Coffee, more than 95% percent of the coffees are organic, meaning they are grown without extra chemical inputs. Origins feels that consumers should choose organic products, not just for their own health but to lower the chemical loads in the countries of origin and so reduce the toll chemicals take on farmers.
Traditional, organic coffee-growing practices enhance biodiversity and the environment rather than destroying them. Supporting these practices helps to improve the overall health and welfare of these communities. Organic products may be certified by a number of different organizations including OCIA and SKAL. To obtain these certifications, coffees must be grown in fields that have been free of chemicals for at least three years. Roasters of Organic, Fairly Traded and Estate Coffees.
John Sanders, Bronwen Serna and Marty Curtis are all co-owners and operators of Origins Organic Coffee and Hines Public Market Coffee and located on Vancouver's historic Granville Island. They also have started up a consulting company called Hines Public Market Consulting, with each bringing to it a varied and impressive list of accreditations and experience.
Located in Vancouver, Canada
POSTED: Monday, December 31, 2007