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 ...

Rumi Spice appears on NPR's Weekend Edition

Did you catch us on NPR's Weekend Edition? We were honored to be interviewed by Renee Montagne. Click below to hear our story and find out why this veteran team decided to change the dynamic of rur...

Rumi Launches Nationally in Whole Foods Market

Hey Rumi fans! You’ll be able to find Rumi saffron in Whole Foods Market’s spice aisles just in time for fall!   Our saffron will be available nationwide, September of 2018. Sign up below for a $...

Happy Independence Day America, Celebrate with Rumi Spice

This July 4th we like to reflect on what makes this country amazing. This country started with an audacious idea: that humans are endowed with inalienable rights of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit o...

Rumi Spice Company Collaborations

Our team here are Rumi Spice has been hard at work collaborating with other brilliant, like-minded companies to bring you some epic company collaborations which means some delicious, one-of-a-kind ...

Rumi Spice on HSN American Dreams

Rumi Spice's Kimberly Jung shares our mission and some fantastic recipes on HSN We're so grateful to be a part of the HSN family. This marks our third appearance on HSN's American Dreams and each t...

Cultivating Peace at TEDx with Director of Product Laura Willis

Rumi Spice's Director of Product, Laura Willis, speaks at Purdue's TEDx Conference What makes Rumi great is our team. From our farmers and partners in Afghanistan to our phenomenal team here in Chi...

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Mother’s Day is right around the corner (Sunday, May 13th to be exact). Although a card and flowers make a wonderful Mother’s Day gift, there’s always room to elevate your gift giving skills. This ...

Rumi Spice wins Grand Prize in Fedex Small Business Grant Contest

Fedex Awards Rumi Spice $25,000 Grant We are excited to announce that Rumi Spice has been awarded the Grand Prize for the 6th annual Fedex Small Business Grant Contest! We are so grateful to Fedex ...