on the ground

Creating Food That’s Better—For People and the Planet

High up in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains grows a flowering plant that is mostly untapped but has the potential to change the future of food. It sounds...

Chocho as a Prebiotic

Probiotics are often the star of the gut health conversation, but it's important to not forget about prebiotics. Prebiotics are a type of dietary fiber and are an equally important...

Comparing Lupin Varieties

Exploring the differences between popular species of lupin to better understand why and how chocho is the most superior lupin species.

Chocho 101 | Regenerative Plant Protein

High in the middle of the Ecuadorian Andes lie a multitude of volcanoes like Cotopaxi, Antisana, Chimborazo, Sangay, El Guagua, and El Reventador. These are names that ‘peak’ the ears...