Tchakka Origins (ጫካ ኦሪጅንስ) is a pioneering brand dedicated to transforming sustainability in business. As the first vertically integrated specialty natural ingredients company in Ethiopia, they utilize an innovative agroforestry model to source and process natural ingredients from indigenous plants. Their products cater to various industries including personal care, wellness, herbal teas, and food ingredients. By partnering with female smallholder farming communities and merging biodiversity from forested ecosystems, Tchakka Origins offers impactful, plant-based products that promote a sustainable lifestyle.

Preserving forest ecosystems is a core focus for Tchakka Origins. They source from areas with high biodiversity, helping to combat deforestation and protect vital ecosystems. Through equitable contract farming arrangements, they provide stability, premium pricing, and better assurance to their partner farming communities. These communities grow a diverse range of plants such as spices, herbs, botanicals, flowers, fruits, and oil seeds.

Tchakka Origins is dedicated to sourcing and supplying specialty natural ingredients that are ecologically and socially conscious. Their range includes essential oils, fatty oils, hydrosols, herbal teas, and food ingredients. Each product is not only high-performing and nutrient-rich but also tells the story of the ecosystem it comes from and the caretakers who tend to its transformation.

With an unwavering commitment to ecological sustainability and social equity, Tchakka Origins aims to empower women farmers and establish control of value chains. As a black woman-founded social enterprise, they strive for collective success by supporting the participation and empowerment of women in their communities.

Key members of the Tchakka Origins team include Founder and CEO Feven Tsehaye, Senior Technical Advisor Habtamu Kifle, Special Projects Associate Mihiretab Yoseph, Technical Associate Bemnet Mebrate, and Agroforestry Coordinator Seyoum Fulas. Their expertise in agriculture, sustainability, architecture, and technical processes ensures the brand's commitment to delivering high-quality, ethically sourced products.

Experience the transformative power of Tchakka Origins and join their journey towards a more sustainable and plant-based future.