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GRIA Food Co. Fairtrade Roasted Cashews

Verdict Fully natural

GRIA Food Co. Fairtrade Roasted Cashews sells part natural food and drink that we checked ingredient by ingredient for natural, whole food ingredients. See its verified sustainability rating and review to help you buy natural, non toxic food.

Throne score · Eco Score
5/5 Fully natural
Complete saved catalogue reused: 12 SKUs scanned, 0 filtered, 12 scored. Every included SKU has composition evidence and its own source URL. No rescan was needed.
Against food
Records scored in food3
Category average4.7/5
Scores below this one33%
5/5 Fully natural
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About GRIA Food Co. Fairtrade Roasted Cashews

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12 groups · 62 fields
Features 1 of 2
POC / Heritage detail Black (Ghanaian heritage; founder Joshua Reed-Diawuoh)
Materials and composition 3 of 25
H3 Q8: Materials (adapts to brand: 100% cotton? / where is the linen from? / hemp?) Is GRIA Food Co. worth it?
Animal ingredients found honey
Single ingredient 1
Scan result 14 of 60
Scan note (above product table) Complete saved catalogue reused: 12 SKUs scanned, 0 filtered, 12 scored. Every included SKU has composition evidence and its own source URL. No rescan was needed.
Score (1-5) 5
Score label Fully natural
Total styles scanned 12
Last scanned 2026-09-11
Full catalogue scan? yes
Reason / scan status Yes. 100% of the saved catalogue is accounted for; every included SKU has complete composition evidence and its own source URL.
Publication status verified
Method version Throne Standard saved-evidence reuse 2026.09
In-scope catalogue total 12
Products read 12
Products in catalogue 12
Catalogue read % 100
Sustainability score 5
Health and safety 1 of 3
H3 Q6: Is [Brand] non-toxic / PFAS-free? Is GRIA Food Co. transparent about water use?
Certification 2 of 6
H3 Q7: Is [Brand] GOTS / certified? Where can I buy GRIA Food Co. and how much?
Grade / certification Fairtrade (Fairtrade America)
Sourcing and supply chain 4 of 43
Single origin 1
Traceable supply chain
Overall: where this info comes from
Packaging source: last checked
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Ownership and legal entity 2 of 19
owner griafoodco.com griafoodco.com
owner name Independent (founded and owned by Joshua Reed-Diawuoh, 2019)
Identity 14 of 24
Brand name GRIA Food Co. Fairtrade Roasted Cashews
H3 Q1: Is [Brand] sustainable / ethical? Are GRIA Food Co. Cashews ethically sourced?
Answer 1 No GRIA Food Co. is not certified organic. Fairtrade certified only; no organic certification found. Cashews sourced Fairtrade from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso.
H3 Q2: Where is [Brand] made? Is GRIA Food Co. traceable?
Answer 2 Yes. GRIA Food Co. publishes where its Cashew is grown and processed.
H3 Q3: Who owns [Brand]? Where does GRIA Food Co. source from?
Answer 3 GRIA Food Co. sources from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso (processed in origin).
H3 Q4: Is [Brand] legit / worth it? Is GRIA Food Co. organic or Fair Trade?
Answer 4 Fair Trade. Certifications: Fairtrade (Fairtrade America).
H3 Q5: Is [Brand] fast fashion? Are GRIA Food Co.'s workers treated fairly?
Answer 5 All cashews shelled, peeled, roasted and packed in the West African country of origin, keeping value-added jobs and income in Africa rather than exporting raw nuts to Asia
Answer 6 Fairtrade certified only; no organic certification found. Cashews sourced Fairtrade from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso.
Answer 7 From $10.00 (5oz). Ships to USA.
Answer 8 GRIA Food Co. is one of the genuinely traceable, ethically sourced Cashew options, which is the main reason to choose it over commodity nuts.
Claims and evidence 2 of 11
Authenticity verified (proof it is 100% real) Fairtrade certified AND fully processed in the origin country (shelled, peeled, roasted, packed there), directly countering the export-raw-then-shell-in-Asia model
Verified by Hold The Throne product analysis + brand ingredients
Delivery and shipping 1 of 3
Packaging Unknown
Price and commerce 3 of 12
Price tier $$$$
Price From $10.00 (5oz)
Amazon/buy now griafoodco.com griafoodco.com
Further detail 15 of 87
NOVA processing class 1 Unprocessed / minimally processed griafoodco.com
POC-Owned 1
Grown In Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso (processed in origin)
Country United States
Positive note 1 Ethically verified: Fairtrade certified AND fully processed in the origin country (shelled, peeled, roasted, packed there), directly countering the export-raw-then-shell-in-Asia model
Positive note 2 Fair Trade sourced
Positive note 3 Traceable supply chain
Positive note 4 Worker welfare: All cashews shelled, peeled, roasted and packed in the West African country of origin, keeping value-added jobs and income in Africa rather than exporting raw nuts to Asia
Negative note 1 Organic status not stated; premium price
Ships to USA
Whole food 1
Processing level Minimally processed
Additives None
Last checked 2026-07-28
Assessment status not_assessed
Filed under 5 terms held
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✓ Fairtrade certified AND fully processed in the origin country (shelled, peeled, roasted, packed there), directly countering the export-raw-then-shell-in-Asia model

Why we rate it

  • Ethically verified: Fairtrade certified AND fully processed in the origin country (shelled, peeled, roasted, packed there), directly countering the export-raw-then-shell-in-Asia model
  • Fair Trade sourced
  • Traceable supply chain
  • Worker welfare: All cashews shelled, peeled, roasted and packed in the West African country of origin, keeping value-added jobs and income in Africa rather than exporting raw nuts to Asia

Worth checking

  • Organic status not stated; premium price

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso (processed in origin)

USA

Questions

Are GRIA Food Co. Cashews ethically sourced?

No GRIA Food Co. is not certified organic. Fairtrade certified only; no organic certification found. Cashews sourced Fairtrade from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso.

Is GRIA Food Co. traceable?

Yes. GRIA Food Co. publishes where its Cashew is grown and processed.

Where does GRIA Food Co. source from?

GRIA Food Co. sources from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso (processed in origin).

Is GRIA Food Co. organic or Fair Trade?

Fair Trade. Certifications: Fairtrade (Fairtrade America).

Are GRIA Food Co.'s workers treated fairly?

All cashews shelled, peeled, roasted and packed in the West African country of origin, keeping value-added jobs and income in Africa rather than exporting raw nuts to Asia

Is GRIA Food Co. transparent about water use?

Fairtrade certified only; no organic certification found. Cashews sourced Fairtrade from Benin, Togo, Burkina Faso.

Where can I buy GRIA Food Co. and how much?

From $10.00 (5oz). Ships to USA.

Is GRIA Food Co. worth it?

GRIA Food Co. is one of the genuinely traceable, ethically sourced Cashew options, which is the main reason to choose it over commodity nuts.