Pure Ground Ingredients

Pure Ground Ingredients

Imports and processes organic ingredients globally

Overview

Pure Ground Ingredients (PGI) imports organic herbs, spices, botanicals, and chilies and processes them in its Northern Nevada facility before selling to food and beverage manufacturers in the United States and Europe. The company sources ingredients from more than 35 countries and acts as a connector between organic farmers and manufacturers, adding value for both sides. Its process starts with raw organic materials, which PGI then processes in-house and distributes to customers. What sets PGI apart is its mission to support sustainable farming communities and improve product quality while maintaining economic vitality for farmers, communities, and customers alike. The company also invests in land replenishment, education, and sustainable practices to ensure healthy plants and happy people. Overall, PGI aims to provide high-quality organic ingredients and to be a reliable partner for farmers and manufacturers, ensuring long-term viability for all stakeholders.

About Pure Ground Ingredients

Simplify's Rating
Why Pure Ground Ingredients is rated
C-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Industrial & Manufacturing

Consumer Goods

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Carson City, Nevada

Founded

2011

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What believers are saying

  • 2026 quality pages emphasize multi-residue pesticide, heavy metal, and microbiological testing.
  • Product breadth spans herbs, roots, flowers, chiles, spices, and teas.
  • Updated 2026 recall termination limits lingering damage from the peppermint incident.

What critics are saying

  • May 20, 2026 FDA Class I recall hit peppermint leaf powder for Salmonella.
  • A food-safety recall can trigger customer audits, delistings, and contract losses.
  • Single ingredient contamination threatens PGI's supplier credibility with tea manufacturers.

What makes Pure Ground Ingredients unique

  • Family-owned supplier imports from 40+ countries and processes in Northern Nevada.
  • USDA Organic, Kosher, and SQF Level 2 certifications support regulated buyers.
  • Lot-level CoAs include identity, origin, cut size, and contamination testing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

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