Culinary Collective is an import and distribution company specializing in gourmet cultural foods that embody and promote their native culture and traditions. We work with small family and community companies that take pride in producing all natural foods using methods and recipes passed down through the generations.
What is the change we seek?
Through our purchasing practices Culinary Collective aims to raise the living standards for our producers and farmers while encouraging environmental stewardship and community investment. The two internal divisions of Culinary Collective, Matiz España and Zócalo Gourmet, share the Collective social, environmental, and financial principles. Matiz España specializes in locating and importing specialty gourmet food products from small producers in Spain. Zócalo Gourmet supports agricultural communities and traditions in Latin America through the importation of traditional native gourmet food.
Why we became a Founding B CorporationTM
Food is a basic human right. Local sources of food and the cultural traditions embodied in these foods are integral to our connection to place. Yet the globalization and corporatization of food is weakening our local economies and destroying our communities. It is important that people understand the implication of their food choices - on their health and the health of the communities and environments where the food is produced.
A truly responsible business serves itself, its employees, its stakeholders, and society's best interests by promoting social equity, environmental restoration, and sustainable economic development.
We believe that the B Seal and the principles it stands for will help educate the final consumer on these issues and improve corporate transparency.
Culinary Collective
- Industry: Food - Major Diversified
- Woodinville, WA
- http://www.culinarycollective.com
Founding B Corporation
Certified: June 2007
Areas of Excellence
• Leadership