Ori Zohar

Ori Zohar is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Burlap & Barrel: Single Origin Spices, a company he established in 2016 and continues to lead.1 Based in Brooklyn, New York, Burlap & Barrel is the first comprehensive single origin spice company in the United States. The company works directly with partner farms to source unique, traceable spices for both professional chefs and home cooks.1

Professional Background

Before founding Burlap & Barrel, Ori Zohar had a diverse career in marketing and entrepreneurship:

• Co-founder of Sindeo (2013-2017), a mortgage company that grew to over 100 employees and was eventually acquired1
• Director of Digital Strategy at Integrated Media Solutions (2011-2013)1
• New Business & Communications Strategy at Universal McCann (2009-2011)1
• Account Management at McCann Erickson (2007-2009)1

He also co-founded Guerrilla Ice Cream, a pop-up ice cream venture, in 2010.1

Education and Awards

Ori Zohar holds a B.S. from the University of Maryland College Park.1 His entrepreneurial efforts have been recognized with several awards:

• Outstanding Young Alumni Award from the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business (2014)1
• Rising Star Award from HousingWire (2016)1
• Named one of "12 Under 35: Breakout Talent to Watch" by the Specialty Food Association (2020)1
• Recognized as an F&W Game Changer by Food & Wine (2021)1

Additional Interests

Ori Zohar has shown interest in the wine industry, having obtained a WSET Level 2 Certification in April 2023.12 He is also proficient in Hebrew and English.1

As an entrepreneur in the CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry, Ori continues to focus on expanding Burlap & Barrel's reach and impact in the spice market.3