Owned by: Vorrei Ltd — independent, family-run (founders Luca & Nicola Pagliaro); the product brand Alce Nero is owned by Alce Ner
Ethical Info
✓ EU-certified-organic Italian heirloom borlotti and cannellini (Alce Nero cooperative), ethically sourced from small-scale Italian farms; organic prohibits glyphosate
Why we rate it
Certified organic (no synthetic glyphosate)
Traceable / single-origin
EU-certified-organic Italian heirloom borlotti and cannellini (Alce Nero cooperative), ethically sourced from small-scale Italian farms; organic prohibits glyphosate
Worth checking
Cooperative-sourced rather than single-farm; no glyphosate testing
Where to buy
Harvested / grown in Italy (Alce Nero organic farmer cooperatives)
UK, EU
Questions
Is Vorrei glyphosate-free?
Vorrei is certified organic, which prohibits synthetic glyphosate including pre-harvest desiccation.
Is Vorrei organic?
Yes. Vorrei is certified organic (EU Organic, Non-GMO)
Where are Vorrei's beans grown?
Vorrei's beans are from Italy (Alce Nero organic farmer cooperatives).
Is Vorrei a whole food / single ingredient?
Yes. Vorrei is whole, single-ingredient dried beans with nothing added.