Fond childhood memories.
Our Story
“I hold the fondest memories of visiting my grandfather at the salt pans: hot summers with clear skies, big family gatherings and delicious food.”
— Daniel Silva, Founder
Where it began
Summers at the salt pans
Back then the region was alive with salt farmers earning a basic living producing the world's oldest commodity. My days would be spent admiring the views, searching for flamingoes, helping my grandfather at work, or making the most of the coast's bounty: fishing crabs, clams and shrimp, which my grandmother would turn into afternoon feasts.
A changing scenery
From one generation to the next
In the 2000s, when my grandfather passed away, my uncle gave up his job as a fisherman and followed in my grandfather's footsteps. This time, however, the picture is very different: where once over 150 farmers worked, now we have fewer than 15. Despite the uniqueness of our salt, salt farmers are struggling to find new clients and market themselves competitively to make ends meet. Most people have given up this seasonal job, favouring a stable income.
Some things bring out the best in people
The joyful summer gatherings. The happiness of sharing good food and good times. The peace and quiet, and the dusk-to-dawn beauty of the region. At the base of it all, the knowledge our grandfather passed down was simply too good to lose.
Daniel Silva
Our MissionTurning a new page
So I decided to do something about it
It is hard to see the region that gave me those childhood memories eroding, especially knowing that our region's salt is extraordinary. So I decided to do something about it. We have a long way to go, but we believe we can turn a new page for the industry that defines our region.
From us to you
The expression of our way of life
There's more to us than the salt we produce. Our family, our community, our region, people are important to us, and excitement comes not only from cooking but from the moments created around food.
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Our Mission
Preserving the slow, honest traditions of artisanal salt farming that have endured for centuries.
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