A Family Story Rooted In Kerala
Our grandfather began our family’s work in agriculture and spice trading in Kerala. Over four generations, knowledge of the land, crops and trade has been passed down. Today, a new generation is carrying that work forward, bringing fresh ideas, research and technology together with the experience inherited from our family.
Based in Breda, Roots & Routes connects buyers across Europe with spices and botanical ingredients from Kerala. We build direct relationships close to the source and bring a modern focus to origin, product information and traceability.
Why Kerala
Kerala’s warm, humid climate and varied landscapes have supported spice cultivation for centuries. The region is especially known for black pepper and cardamom, grown in and around the Western Ghats.
Its spices have long travelled to markets around the world: in the 17th century, Cochin became a centre of the Dutch East India Company’s Malabar pepper trade.
A Family Story Rooted In Kerala
Our grandfather began our family’s work in agriculture and spice trading in Kerala. Over four generations, knowledge of the land, crops and spice trade has passed through our family. Roots & Routes is a family-run business based in Breda. We deliver these exquisite collections to our buyers in the Europe with spice and botanical ingredients from direct from Kerala.
From Kerala to the Netherlands
Roots & Routes is a family-run business based in Breda. We connect buyers in the Netherlands and Belgium with spice and botanical ingredients from Kerala.
We believe good sourcing starts with a clear conversation. Tell us what you need, how you plan to useit and what information matters to your business
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The Innovation Behind Our Products
From essential oils and spice oleoresins to supercritical CO₂ extracts, our catalogue reflects the different ways botanical ingredients can be prepared and concentrated.
