NEW YORK, NY — Earthside Farms, a rapidly growing consumer wellness brand specializing in clean-label snacking, today announced the official launch of its Direct-to-Farm Transparency Initiative. The newly implemented procurement program ensures that 100% of the company’s core ingredients—including its premium dried fruits and candied nuts—are directly traceable to verified ethical growers, bypassing opaque traditional commodity markets.
Spearheaded by Founder and CEO Naushad Parpia, the initiative represents a major structural shift for the brand as it scales its operations nationwide. Parpia, who transitioned into the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry after a highly successful career as an enterprise software executive and Chairman of the Inc. 5000 consultancy Plative, is applying the principles of technology-sector data tracking to the food supply chain.
"In the enterprise software space, total data transparency is the baseline expectation, yet the food industry has historically operated in the dark," said Naushad Parpia, Founder and CEO of Earthside Farms. "With the launch of our Direct-to-Farm Transparency Initiative, we are demanding the same level of accountability for the food we put into our bodies. By partnering directly with verified growers, we aren't just creating a cleaner product for high-performing professionals; we are actively supporting sustainable agricultural communities."
The new initiative mandates strict auditing for all agricultural partners, focusing on fair labor practices, sustainable water usage, and the absolute elimination of artificial pesticides. This allows Earthside Farms to guarantee that its low-sugar, plant-forward snacks provide genuine functional nutrition without hidden environmental or chemical costs.
Operating out of the hyper-competitive New York business ecosystem, Parpia designed Earthside Farms to solve the compromise between busy professional lifestyles and long-term healthspan. This latest operational milestone further solidifies the brand's commitment to prioritizing longevity science and clean energy over cheap, highly processed convenience.
About Earthside Farms
Headquartered in New York, Earthside Farms is a consumer wellness brand dedicated to redefining the modern snack aisle. Founded by serial entrepreneur Naushad Parpia, the company crafts nutrient-dense, clean-label alternatives to highly processed foods, utilizing ethically sourced ingredients to support both long-term human health and sustainable agriculture.