Rumi Spice After Shark Tank

May 5th marks a very important day in our company’s history. No not Cinco de Mayo! (Although that is a fun holiday to celebrate with good food and drink). May 5th marks the anniversary of when our team appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank. In honor of our Shark Tank anniversary, read a recap of our episode, learn what the Rumi Spice team has been up to after Shark Tank, and find out about our newest investment!

Rumi Spice Exhibits at Good Food Expo

Expo season is well underway! At the start of March, our team had the pleasure of attending and exhibiting at Expo West out in Anaheim, California while most recently our team attended Good Food Expo at UIC.

The Best Springtime Herbs for Your Garden

Every season has its own set of flavors. Fall and winter showcase full bodied flavors like cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and mulling spices. However, when it comes to the warmer weathered months of ...

5 Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

May means spring sunshine, warmer weather, and Mother’s Day! If you are looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate Mother’s Day, check out five activities perfect for your Mother’s Day celebration.

In Honor of Earth Day: Sustainable Agriculture

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, we are taking a closer look at sustainable farming. More commonly referred to as sustainable agriculture, the goal of sustainable agriculture is to meet society’s current food and textile needs without compromising the same needs of future generations. Every person involved in the food system (i.e. farmers and growers, food processors, distributors, retailers, consumers and waste managers) can all play a role in ensuring we maintain a sustainable agricultural system, including you!

7 Saffron Recipes Perfect for Spring

Spring has finally sprung and besides warmer weather, sunshine and brightly colored blooms, we are excited to reintroduce fresh springtime flavors to our daily diets. If you are looking to freshen ...

Warm Up This Winter with These 5 Savory Winter Recipes

We may find ourselves in the heart of winter, but that’s no reason to stay cold. Whether you warm up with a workout or a mug of your favorite tea, here are five winter recipes to help keep you warm...

Rumi Spice Attends Expo West

Last week, our team had the pleasure and privilege of attending and exhibiting at this year’s Expo West out in Anaheim, California. For three days, our team was posted up in the Anaheim Convention Center where our entire team met and mingled with distributors, retailers, and general health and wellness enthusiasts at the country’s largest natural products convention.

Meet the Women of Rumi Spice

War, terrorism, opium, that's what comes to mind when people think of Afghanistan. Women under the Taliban faced dire circumstances, but we are fortunate to work with strong, resilient women. They ask for no handouts, just opportunity. With Rumi they've risen to the occasion and are the core of our Afghanistan team.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Rumi Spice

Valentine’s Day is Thursday, February 14th and if you are looking for ways to celebrate, we have some ideas for you. Whether you are celebrating with a group of friends or your very own Valentine, ...

Rumi Announces $2.5 Million Series A Investment

Chicago | London | Kabul January 17, 2018 – InFrontier’s Afghanistan Fund announced a $2.5 million investment in Rumi Spice.   Rumi Spice, which operates in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood...

Whole Foods 2019 Trends Report

Recently, Whole Foods Market announced the top 10 food trends to expect next year in 2019. These trends include: Pacific Rim flavors Shelf-Stable Probiotics Phat Fats Next Level Hemp Faux Meat Sna...

6 Thanksgiving Dishes with a Modern Twist

Scrambling to think up ways to make this Thanksgiving stand out from the rest? Elevate your Thanksgiving dishes this year with Rumi Spice.

11 Spices Perfect for Fall

For many people, fall is their favorite time of year. The cooler temperatures, the crisp fall air, not to mention delicious fall comfort foods like slow cooker pulled pork, lamb kofta, chicken s...

A Day in the Life of a Saffron Farmer, Meet Haji Yosef

We are approaching a thrilling time of year - the fall saffron harvest! Similar to the annual fall harvest here in the U.S., the saffron harvest only comes around once a year and is a momentous occ...

Getting Back to the Basics of Saffron

Did you know saffron is nicknamed “red gold” and “the queen of all spices.” It’s also worth its weight in gold, but do you know why? Consider this your go-to guide for all things saffron. From its ...