Piquant Spices is an agro-processing startup in Kenya that manufactures Tea Masala, Pilau Masala, Mixed Spices, and a variety of other spices for local and export markets. The company is currently incubated at the Kenya Industrial Research and Development Institute (KIRDI).

Piquant Spices sources its raw materials from farmers and aggregators. The company then adds value to the spices by drying, blending, and milling them to increase their shelf life and value. Piquant Spices’ value-added products fetch higher prices in the market, which guarantees an income to the farmers who supply the raw materials.

Piquant Spices’ products are 100% natural, have medicinal value, and are fit for the whole family, including vegetarians. The company’s products are currently retailing in stores in Kenya, Tanzania, Somalia, and Uganda.

In addition to providing farmers with a better income, Piquant Spices is also contributing to climate action by reducing post-harvest losses. The company is also contributing to SDG 8 on economic growth by creating income opportunities for youth, women, and other vulnerable groups.

Overall, Piquant Spices is a socially and environmentally responsible company that is producing high-quality spices for the local and export markets. The company is making a positive impact on the lives of farmers and other vulnerable groups, while also contributing to climate action.