Towards a world without hunger and poverty.
Post-harvest solutions designed to safely maintain food quality and reduce food losses without the use of chemicals.
WHY WE STARTED
We’re a diverse team that is passionate about the intersection of good food, a healthy lifestyle, and sustainable approach to business.
We saw an opportunity to bring delicious, nutrient to the world while aiding our mission to implement an ethical supply chain and return to its position as a world-renowned producer of grains & dry fruits.
FOOD QUANTITY & QUALITY
Grainsland products help reduce food losses and improve food quality by protecting agricultural commodities against insect infestation, mold growth, oxidation, and rancidity.
FOOD SAFETY & PUBLIC HEALTH
Grainland products contribute to the improvement of public health by preventing the growth of fungal contaminants in stored dry agricultural commodities and the resulting aflatoxins and ochratoxins.
QUALITY OF LIFE
Grainland products help improve the quality of life for farmers and their families by protecting their commodities against food losses and by enabling them to actively manage market dynamics (supply and demand).
ORGANIC
Grainland products are fit for storing and transporting organic products and do not require the use of chemical insecticides. The gas barriers of all Grainland storage products enable the quality preservation of stored dry organic commodities.
NUTRIENT-DENSE
Naturally rich in nutrients but relatively low in calories, Grainsland products are loaded with Fiber, Vitamins and minerals, with no added ingredients.
HEIRLOOM
Our produce is grown on traditional family farms. Small scale production means that the products grown pass down through generations as true heirloom crops.
An array of resources
Our comprehensive suite of professional services caters to a diverse clientele, ranging from homeowners to commercial developers.
TO PROVIDE BETTER, HEALTHIER, SNACKING OPTIONS
We source the highest-quality dry fruits and nuts we can find and bring them to you in a convenient, grab-and-go snacking format.
We believe that healthy snacks should be delicious, and that delicious snacks can be good for your health.
We source the highest-quality dry fruits and nuts we can find and bring them to you a range of convenient formats
SUPERIOR TASTE
Grainsland is more flavorful than other dried fruit and nut brands because of the agricultural methods used. Grainsland products taste great straight out of the packet and add unparalleled flavor when used in cooking and baking.
PACKED WITH NUTRIENTS
Grainsland is significantly healthier and more nutrient-dense than other dried fruit and nut brands (more nutrients due to heirloom and wild-grown varieties; no chemical or pesticides).
NOTHING ARTIFICIAL, NOTHING UNNECESSARY
All of our products are shelf-stable without the use of sulphites or other additives or preservatives; no added ingredients like sugar, oil, or maltodextrin—only a light dusting of Afghan salt on select products). Our new packaging ensures our products retain the flavor, texture, and color, for an extended timeframe.
VERSATILE AND ACCESSIBLE
The Grainsland range of packaging sizes makes them suited to every occasion at a range of price points.
TO CREATE AN ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
We pay farmers a fair wage, in advance, to secure their best product.
No consignment, no delayed payments, no below-market prices.
One of the many challenges facing Afghan fruit and nut farmers is an economic imbalance between the Afghan farmers who rely on sales to feed their families and the traditional traders who take advantage of farmers in need.
Traders often take harvested products from farmers on consignment, selling them abroad with little to no market price transparency. Some traders pay the farmers less than they promise, citing poor market conditions or problems with product quality. Unscrupulous traders often mix new or superior-quality product with old, inferior stock, attempting to maximize their personal profit at all costs. This damages the reputation of Afghan agricultural products and the farmers who work so hard to produce them. In this environment, the farmers assume all of the risk, but they have little choice and no recourse because they are reliant on these traders to feed their families.
Grainsland works differently. Grainsland always pays for our goods at the time of purchase. As soon as a farmer’s available harvest passes our rigorous quality control and inspection process, the farmer gets paid, in cash. We also track our purchases with a modern batching and tracing system, ensuring that we only bring top-quality products to market. Grainsland ’s way of doing business protects the quality of our products, bolsters the reputation of Afghan dried fruit and nuts, and allows us to sustain relationships with farmers and cooperatives across the country, providing them with a reliable source of income, often for the first time.
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