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Ziba Foods Heirloom Almonds (Shakhurbai/Gurbandi/Satarbai)

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About Ziba Foods Heirloom Almonds (Shakhurbai/Gurbandi/Satarbai)

Owner · Kabir Arghandiwal (co-founder)

Details
CountryUnited States
Price tier$$$$
Websitehttps://zibafoods.com
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zibafoods/
owner nameKabir Arghandiwal (co-founder)
Certifications
vegan0
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Clean & Safe: last checked2026-07-28
Last checked2026-07-28
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Recorded features & ownership

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Verdict
Not assessed
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01Certificationssharedgood
Regenerative organic0
Grade / certificationHACCP; documented farm traceability program (no organic/Fairtrade cert)
02Ownership & legal entityowngood
owner nameKabir Arghandiwal (co-founder)
03Sourcing & supply chainsharedgood
Traceable supply chainYes
Water stewardship noteTraditional low-input methods in mountain-fed valleys; honest note - Afghan irrigation is limited and almonds remain water-demanding, so the water case is modest
Single originYes
04Scan coverage & transparencysharedgood
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Clean & Safe: last checked2026-07-28
Last checked2026-07-28
05Possible flagssharedwatch
Why no scoreNot assessed: the strict food ingredient vocabulary and product-type exclusions have not completed validation.
06Other recorded detailssharedgood
CompanyZiba Foods
Worker welfare noteKabul facility is 85% women in BOTH staff and management; year-round employment, training and weekly English lessons; farmers paid immediately on quality inspection to bypass exploitative traders
Steam-pasteurised (PPO-free)Yes
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Recorded verdict: NOT ASSESSED.

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Are Ziba Foods Almonds ethically sourced?
No Ziba Foods is not certified organic. Not certified organic. Ziba's own FAQ states: 'while we cannot say Ziba nuts and dried fruit are certified organic, the methods and farming practices used technically are' - Afghan farmers grow withou
Is Ziba Foods traceable?
Yes. Ziba Foods publishes where its Almond is grown and processed.
Where does Ziba Foods source from?
Ziba Foods sources from Samangan & Khulm, Afghanistan.
Is Ziba Foods organic or Fair Trade?
Certifications: HACCP; documented farm traceability program (no organic/Fairtrade cert).
Are Ziba Foods's workers treated fairly?
Kabul facility is 85% women in BOTH staff and management; year-round employment, training and weekly English lessons; farmers paid immediately on quality inspection to bypass exploitative traders
Is Ziba Foods transparent about water use?
Not certified organic. Ziba's own FAQ states: 'while we cannot say Ziba nuts and dried fruit are certified organic, the methods and farming practices used technically are' - Afghan farmers grow withou
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✓ Exceptional labour transparency for almonds: 85% female workforce including management, immediate farmer-direct payment, phased farm-traceability, chemical-free heirloom cultivation

Why we rate it

  • Ethically verified: Exceptional labour transparency for almonds: 85% female workforce including management, immediate farmer-direct payment, phased farm-traceability, chemical-free heirloom cultivation
  • Traceable supply chain
  • Worker welfare: Kabul facility is 85% women in BOTH staff and management; year-round employment, training and weekly English lessons; farmers paid immediately on quality inspection to bypass exploitative traders
  • Water stewardship: Traditional low-input methods in mountain-fed valleys; honest note - Afghan irrigation is limited and almonds remain water-demanding, so the water case is modest

Worth checking

  • Not certified organic/Fairtrade; strength is worker welfare not water savings

Where to buy

Harvested / grown in Samangan & Khulm, Afghanistan

USA, UAE stockists

Questions

Are Ziba Foods Almonds ethically sourced?

No Ziba Foods is not certified organic. Not certified organic. Ziba's own FAQ states: 'while we cannot say Ziba nuts and dried fruit are certified organic, the methods and farming practices used technically are' - Afghan farmers grow withou

Is Ziba Foods traceable?

Yes. Ziba Foods publishes where its Almond is grown and processed.

Where does Ziba Foods source from?

Ziba Foods sources from Samangan & Khulm, Afghanistan.

Is Ziba Foods organic or Fair Trade?

Certifications: HACCP; documented farm traceability program (no organic/Fairtrade cert).

Are Ziba Foods's workers treated fairly?

Kabul facility is 85% women in BOTH staff and management; year-round employment, training and weekly English lessons; farmers paid immediately on quality inspection to bypass exploitative traders

Is Ziba Foods transparent about water use?

Not certified organic. Ziba's own FAQ states: 'while we cannot say Ziba nuts and dried fruit are certified organic, the methods and farming practices used technically are' - Afghan farmers grow withou

Where can I buy Ziba Foods and how much?

Ships to USA, UAE stockists.

Is Ziba Foods worth it?

Ziba Foods is one of the genuinely traceable, ethically sourced Almond options, which is the main reason to choose it over commodity nuts.

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