Yarmouth, ME (June 27, 2025) – Honest Bowl is set to debut the first-ever Fairtrade-certified Thai curry pastes and ready-to-eat meal kits at the Summer Fancy Food Show, taking place June 29 to July 1 at the Javits Center, New York City, Booth 5810. A partnership between Thai Culinary Arts Studio, creator of Watcharee’s award-winning brand of authentic Thai sauces, and KRS Spicy Food Company, a top specialty food manufacturer from Thailand, Honest Bowl is reimagining authentic Thai condiments, pastes, and meal kits.
Honest Bowl emphasizes sustainability and ethical sourcing by collaborating with farming communities in Thailand, ensuring use of Fairtrade-certified and organic ingredients that support fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable farming practices.
“Because of Honest Bowl’s commitment, hardworking farmers in their supply chain will earn fairer prices when they sell their crops, have greater access to agricultural resources and investments, and can tap into hands-on support and expertise in the Asia-Pacific region,” said Katie Kowalski, Commercial Partnerships Director, Fairtrade America. “A new, independent analysis(Opens in a new window) of more than 120 studies concluded that Fairtrade certification is making important contributions to sustainability so when shoppers buy Honest Bowl’s pastes and other certified items they can feel confident their purchase is driving change across issues like climate resilience, inclusiveness and representation, better working conditions, fairer incomes and stronger supply chains.”
Honest Bowl products include Thai curry and tom yum pastes, which are perfect for creating traditional and fusion curries, marinades, and stir-fries, as well as ready-to-eat meal kits with organic fragrant jasmine rice. New offerings include such protein-rich, vegan Thai classics as garlic and basil sauce with tofu, and yellow curry with tofu and vegetables.
Hannaford Bros, Co., an Ahold Delhaize subsidiary headquartered in Scarborough, Maine, is committed to ethical sourcing and is the first major supermarket chain to retail Honest Bowl. Honest Bowl Thai Red Curry Paste, Thai Green Curry Paste and Thai Tom Yum Paste hit the shelves at Hannaford this month.
Visit booth #5810 to learn more about Honest Bowl products.
About THAI CULINARY ARTS STUDIO. Founded by Watcharee Limanon, a recognized culinary artist from Bangkok and creator of Watcharee’s award-winning line of Thai sauces, including sofi™ awards in 2022 and 2023. Thai Culinary Arts Studio is a certified woman-owned small business that manufactures Watcharee’s and Honest Bowl brands as well as develops custom formulations of Asian sauces for private label clients.
About KRS SPICY FOOD. A leading manufacturer and global exporter of Thai specialty food products with international certifications that include International Food Standard, British Retailer Consortium, and Fairtrade. In developing Honest Bowl, KRS Spicy Food collaborates closely with farming communities in Northern Thailand to ensure fair wages, safe working conditions, and sustainable farming practices.
For more information, please visit www.honestbowlfoods.com.
Author: Watcharee Limanon, watcharee@thaiculinaryarts.com
Company: Thai Culinary Arts Studio LLC