About Us
Our
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Primal Essence was founded in 1998 by a loving husband and father named Thomas Preman Brady, with the help of his wife, Jaya Smyth, her sister Susan Smyth, and brother, Mark Smyth.
Before starting Primal Essence, our family practiced Ayurveda, the traditional system of holistic medicine and herbal remedies of ancient India. The shared passion for naturally healthy ingredients, and the understanding of holistic practices led us to discover the power of botanical extracts: a modern adaptation of ancient foods.
By harnessing the potential of natural extracts, we are able to meet the modern demands of the food and beverage manufacturing industry, while also staying true to our roots. By offering herbs, spices, fruits and floral extracts, we feel that we are able to honor the traditions of herbal remedies that came before us and continue to hold a deep reverence natural ingredients, and remain grateful to farmers who cultivate and maintain the organic food sources and our partners across every step of the journey.
25 years later, we are thrilled to still be able to offer you Mother Nature's purest ingredients in a modern, scaleable format. Our extracts match the food quality standards of the industry's largest corporations, but will always be delivered with the love and dedication of a small family business.
We've Probably Met Before
Chances are, you've already tried our extracts in an authentic chai spice blend, or a refreshing organic seltzer or kombucha. Maybe you've tasted a flavorful sauce, or some baked goods that made you go, "wow!"
Whether it's in a can or on the shelf, our extracts have played a role in some of your favorite natural and organic food and beverage products.
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We believe that the ingredients in food should be natural, pure, powerful, and beneficial. We strive to deliver that by producing our extracts with the highest standards of care and service to our customers and partners in the food and beverage industry.
To learn more about extracts, or how Primal Essence operates, check out our FAQ page.
