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Why we pack in small batches

Bulk packing is cheaper. It is also the reason most supermarket spices smell like cardboard.

Vandu Sourcing · 2 May 2026 · 4 min read

Why we pack in small batches

Every hour a cleaned spice waits before sealing is aroma lost. Small batches let us clean, grade and seal on the same day.

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