Idukki Progressive Spice Producercompany Limited

Idukki Progressive Spice Producercompany Limited is based at Block 333 in Chathupara. This is part of Udumbanchola, which is a place known for its spice gardens. We are a bunch of local growers who decided to get together. The building in Chathupara is where we bring our harvests to sort them out. It is a practical space, used for collecting and checking what everybody brings in from their land. We don't have any fancy decorations or a reception desk. Usually, you’ll find someone weighing sacks or checking the moisture in the black pepper. It’s a lot of hands-on work. We talk to the other farmers every day because they live right down the road. The paths around Block 333 can be a bit rough, especially after a heavy rain, but we are used to that. We don't spend much time sitting in offices. We would rather be out where the plants are growing. The work changes depending on the month. Sometimes we are very busy with cardamom, and other times it’s all about the pepper. We just take it as it comes. It’s a straightforward way to work. No one here wears a suit. We just wear what is comfortable for moving heavy bags in the warehouse. It’s a group effort to keep everything moving. We just try to get a fair price for everyone involved and keep things going.