: âEspecially in the U.S., Moringa has been co-opted so that itâs divorced from its origins. Ekom works with smallholder producers across south India [and West Bengal], highlighting different varieties of Moringa and how theyâre traditionally used in India. She sells a Moringa face mask as well as pure Moringa for consumption.â
Zeinorin Stephen,
: âWhat sheâs able to do for the farming community of Manipur amazes me. Not only does she run Hill Wild, her chocolate business that uses ingredients indigenous to the hills of Ukhrul, like perilla seeds and ghost peppers, but she also manages sourcing for Diaspora and is constantly acting as a food hub for producers in the region. Recently there was a surplus of kiwi, so she turned it into kiwi candy.â