Our partners
ROOTS OF TRUST
About us ?
Roots of Trust is a family-run company founded in 2005 in southeastern France.
We specialize in the sourcing of rare, aromatic and perfume plants, and in the artisanal distillation of essential oils.
Rooted in three generations of traditional know-how, we build long-term, ethical partnerships with growers in France and beyond.
Since 2012, we’ve also offered our own branded product line.
In 2023, we became Fair for Life certified, deepening our commitment to a traceable, sustainable and human-centered value chain.
Fair for Life, For Life
Certified partner : Fair for Life
First : 2023
Last : 2025-04-25
Overall performance FFL
The score shown reflects the level of commitment of the evaluated company according to the label’s requirements. It is calculated based solely on the criteria applicable to its activity.
Certified partner : For Life
First : 2023
Last : 2025-04-25
Overall performance FL
The score shown reflects the level of commitment of the evaluated company according to the label’s requirements. It is calculated based solely on the criteria applicable to its activity.
Role in the sector: Fair Trade Partner
The Fair Trade Partner is the company or organization that buys products directly from the Production Operator as part of a fair trade relationship. As the first buyer in the supply chain, it plays a key role: it undertakes to guarantee a fair price, to contribute to the development fund and to respect forecast purchase volumes.
The Fair Trade Partner can also support his supplier through technical assistance, to strengthen his skills and sustainability.
It is the Fair Trade Partner who markets the ingredients under the Fair for Life label, ensuring a sustainable and responsible partnership.
I act as a Fair Trade Partner for the following supply chain(s):
Bigarade
Jasmine
Lavender
Sandalwood
Role in the sector: Brand Holder
The Brand Holder is the company or organization whose name or brand appears on the labelled product sold to the consumer.
The Brand Holder plays a key role in marketing Fair for Life-certified products and promoting the chain's commitments.
Through transparent communication, it informs consumers and helps publicize the positive impact of fair trade on producers, employees and the environment.
My products are certified under the following brand name(s):
Terres d'Origine, Racine Commune
Why get involved?
At Roots of Trust, we believe that trust is the root of fair trade.
We chose the Fair for Life label for its comprehensive approach: human rights, environmental protection, transparency, and long-term partnerships.
Its high standards reflect how we already work: on the ground, over time, with concrete commitments.
It helps us structure our practices and better promote our supply chains to partners who share our values.
What is our impact?
Our Fair for Life journey has deepened our field relationships. We carry out annual visits to key partner producers to build strong, lasting ties and shape relevant support projects.
Through our Development Fund, we invest in agroecology training, knowledge sharing, and the conservation of wild plant resources.
We’re especially proud to have co-funded a community solar drying unit in Nepal, and to support the creation of a local seed bank to safeguard the future of vulnerable wild species.
The label enhances our commercial credibility with committed buyers and distributors, by guaranteeing a fair, traceable and responsible sourcing model.