About KVS Spices & Traders - Our Heritage Since 1987

Rooted in Kerala's Spice Tradition

KVS Spices & Traders was founded in 1986 by the late KV Joseph, a visionary local farmer with a passion for quality and fair trade. What began as a small spice trading business has grown into a respected enterprise spanning into three locations.

Our journey started when KV Joseph recognized the challenges faced by local spice farmers in getting fair prices for their produce. He established KVS with a vision to create a direct market link between farmers and buyers, ensuring quality products while supporting the local agricultural community.

Today, after 40+ years in business, KVS Spices & Traders is proudly managed by Abyson Joseph, who continues his father's legacy of excellence, community support, and innovation in the spice trade. Under his leadership, we've expanded our services to include tourism while maintaining our core values of quality, integrity, and community development.

Our Journey Through Time

Key milestones in the growth and evolution of KVS Spices & Traders over nearly four decades

Foundation

KV Joseph establishes KVS Spices & Traders with a small spice trading operation, focusing on fair trade practices and supporting local farmers in the Munnar region.

1987

Major Expansion

Acquired the 20-acre facility in 20-acre, establishing our main processing and trading center with advanced cardamom drying and grading facilities.

1995

Network Growth

Expanded farmer network to over 200 local producers and began exporting premium Kerala spices to international markets, establishing global partnerships.

2005

New Leadership Era

Abyson Joseph takes over leadership, bringing fresh innovations while maintaining the company's core values and commitment to quality and community.

2022

Service Diversification

Opened the Anachal retail outlet and launched comprehensive tourism services, creating a one-stop destination for visitors to Kerala.

2024

Our Leadership

The visionaries behind KVS Spices & Traders who built and continue our legacy

KV Joseph

Founder (1972-2022)

KV Joseph was born in a small village near Munnar and began his career as a cardamom farmer. Recognizing the challenges faced by local spice farmers in getting fair prices for their produce, he established KVS Spices & Traders in 1987 with a vision to create a direct market link between farmers and buyers.

His pioneering approach to spice trading, emphasis on quality, and unwavering integrity quickly made KVS a trusted name in Kerala's spice industry. Under his leadership, the company expanded to include a 20-acre facility in Munnar dedicated to spice processing and trading.

KV Joseph's legacy lives on through the business practices and community relationships he established over his lifetime, continuing to guide the company's mission of supporting local farmers while delivering premium quality spices to customers worldwide.

Abison Joseph - Director of KVS Spices & Traders

Abyson Joseph

Director & CEO

Abyson Joseph, son of founder KV Joseph, took over the family business in 2022. With a background in business management and a deep understanding of the spice trade inherited from his father, Abison has successfully expanded KVS Spices & Traders while maintaining its core values.

Under his leadership, the company opened its Anachal retail outlet and diversified into tourism services, creating new opportunities for growth while strengthening connections with the local farming community. He has also modernized many of the company's operations while preserving traditional processing methods.

Abyson is committed to sustainable farming practices, technological innovation in spice processing, and creating fair opportunities for the next generation of spice farmers in Kerala. His vision extends beyond business success to community development and environmental stewardship.

Our Core Values

The principles that guide everything we do at KVS Spices & Traders and define our commitment to excellence

Quality Excellence

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in everything we do, from the spices we trade to the services we provide. Quality is never compromised in our pursuit of excellence.

Integrity & Trust

We conduct our business with honesty, transparency, and ethical practices. Our word is our bond, and we stand behind everything we sell and every service we offer.

Community Support

We believe in supporting the local community that has supported us. Fair dealings with farmers, responsible business practices, and community involvement are central to our mission.

Sustainability

We are committed to environmentally sustainable practices in our operations and encourage the same among our partner farmers, ensuring the long-term health of Kerala's spice gardens.

Innovation & Growth

While respecting tradition, we constantly seek to improve our processes, services, and offerings through innovation and adoption of modern best practices.

Passion & Dedication

We are passionate about spices, Kerala's agricultural heritage, and providing exceptional experiences to our customers. This passion drives everything we do with unwavering dedication.