
Burlap & Barrel is a public benefit corporation sourcing single-origin spices directly from smallholder farmers worldwide.
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The company offers a curated set of spices.
Freshly ground true cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) with sweet, floral notes. Perfect for baking, chai and spiced dishes.
The company’s Silk Chili is a Turkish Marash pepper related to Aleppo, with mild heat and tomato-like depth. Preserved with salt and sunflower oil, it can be used to finish eggs, burgers and vegetables.
The company offers a curated set of its essential spices for gifting or pantry use.
Burlap & Barrel sources single-origin spices for professional kitchens and home pantries. It partners directly with farmers to source whole and ground spices and help improve partner farmers’ livelihoods.
A customer case study describing Burlap & Barrel's wholesale account growth using Oversee.
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The Liberty Justice Center files a lawsuit on behalf of Burlap & Barrel and Collective Horology challenging the administration’s Section 301 tariffs. The case argues that the Office of the United States Trade Representative did not meet congressional requirements before imposing broad duties that affect small American importers and their farming partners.
Jul 2026 · Liberty Justice CenterNews article
Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar discuss Burlap & Barrel's sourcing philosophy and growth on a meez podcast. The conversation covers signature products including Wild Mountain Cumin and Zanzibar Black Peppercorns, as well as chef collaborations and the company's pivot toward e-commerce after the pandemic.
Dec 2024 · meezNews article
UMD alumnus Ori Zohar and co-founder Ethan Frisch prepared to pitch their spice company, Burlap & Barrel, on ABC's Shark Tank. The profile traces the company's founding and its model of sourcing directly from farmers in more than 20 countries, and notes that the founders previously ran a social-enterprise ice-cream venture.
Apr 2023 · Maryland TodayNews article