El Origen Cassava Chips

El Origen is a premium snack brand that bridges the gap between Latin American biodiversity and European consumer markets. Founded in Hamburg by Mathilde Vaertmann, who was inspired by her time in Latin America, the brand specializes in organic snacks like plantain and cassava (manioc) chips.

Directly sourcing its raw materials from organic farmers in Ecuador, the brand emphasizes social responsibility and fair trade practices. The products are manufactured in Ecuador close to where the crops are harvested to ensure freshness and to support the local economy, before being imported and distributed from Germany. The brand remains under the independent ownership of the founder's company, el origen food GmbH.