What is Alter Eco thankful for…

1)      Our partner farmers in Bolivia, Thailand and the Philippines.  

Mathieu in Surin, Thailand visiting the Rice Fund Coop.

 One of our team-members,  Mathieu (CEO and Co-Founder), is currently visiting the Rice Fund Coop in Surin, Thailand.  We are thankful to these farmers because they welcome us into their villages and homes.  They treat us as respected guests and share their time, food and culture with us.  During every coop visit, our relationship strengthens and we learn more about the place the foods comes from and the people who grow it.  We are thankful for these long-term relationships which are part of the basic principles of the fair trade system.

2)      Our headquarters is located in the beautiful and sunny San Francisco.  

Co-Founders Mathieu and Edouard having fun in Dolores Park in San Francisco.

Not only is the San Francisco Bay Area an ideal location for a social-minded company like Alter Eco to conduct business, it is also an extremely fun city for us to live and play.  We have a plethora of farmers markets available to us year round so we can always support our local farming communities.  The diverse population of the city means a diverse culinary environment.  Most neighborhoods are host to dozens of different ethnic cuisines yielding a wide range of exotic tastes to be enjoyed every day of the week.  And lastly, if anyone has spent any time in San Francisco, they know about the free spirit and sense of humor that is a must for any long term resident.  From the Bay to Breakers race to the Bluegrass Festival, from the fans at AT&T Park to the surfers at Ocean Beach, from the Cable Cars to the Michelin Stars…there is never a lack of fun and exciting events to entertain and dazzle us.  And that’s just how we like it.

3)      You, our customers.  

A family of very loyal Alter Eco customers - big thanks to you!

There would be no Alter Eco without the people who buy our products every day of the week.  Whether it’s a foodie’s fav, an environmentalist’s staple, or a student’s splurge…. the purchases of Alter Eco products are ultimately what makes this company go round.  So we are thankful to you for supporting the Fair Trade system.  We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner and pass the quinoa stuffing!