Shangrila Farms
Location: Beijing, China
Mission Statement
Shangrila Farms is an enterprise which operates in a socially responsible manner advocating fair labor practices which in turn supports sustainable livelihoods. By offering organic and natural foods, Shangrila Farms creates a healthy alternative for people which seriously reduce toxins in the body.
Background Information
Shangrila Farms is located in Beijing and offers organic products such as coffee, honey and botanicals. It gives a portion of the proceeds to the Yunnan Mountain Heritage Center to support ecotourism and community development projects in Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, China.
Activities of Organisation
Shangrila Farms uses 100% natural products of exceptional quality. The coffee is made from fine Arabica coffee beans grown in the pristine mountains of southern Yunnan. It is grown by local coffee farmers in remote areas from 800 to 1200 meters above sea level ,giving it a unique flavor. The farmers use green growing practices and avoid the use of chemicals or pesticides. Shangrila Farms uses only the highest quality beans from each harvest. Shangrila Farms Honey is 100% pure and organic, produced by small-scale farmers in natural mountain conditions. Shangrila honey is a socially responsible product as well, which has been Himalayan Consensus Certified. This allows consumers to make a more socially-conscious purchase if they so wish. Moreover, Shangrila Botanicals provides natural, chemical-free cosmetics. These products are made from pure, organic ingredients that revitalize and nourish the skin.
Consensus Community Perspective
Shangrila Farms is part of the Himalayan Consensus Certified project because numerous facets of their organization promote environmental protection and fair labor practices. All products are natural and made sustainably, creating a continuous means of income for locals in the southern Yunnan region.
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