YAVA

July 17, 2024

What is YAVA?

Craft snacks born from the bounty of Bali

YAVA is a cashew nut brand born in the naturally rich island of Bali, Indonesia. By sourcing various ingredients directly from small-scale farmers in the area, we create delicious snacks that make the most of 100% fresh and tasty local ingredients.

>YAVA factory

YAVA's production facility is located in the heart of East Bali, near a beautiful volcano. This beautiful region is home to a variety of natural products. Plants that thrive in the dry tropical climate create the perfect ingredients.

Brand Story

Beautiful natural scenery that captivated explorers

>YAVA founder Aaron Fishman was a world traveler and explorer. In 2012, he visited eastern Bali as a medical volunteer and was struck by the beautiful landscape. Dense jungle, volcanoes, rugged hills. And there, he found a rich and complex culture and vibrant community. But at the same time, he witnessed the problems behind the beauty.

Brand Story

A new business that saved impoverished areas

This village was a poor cashew farming area. Aaron started a business to give the area livelihood and educational opportunities. YAVA was born to create a business that distributes real food that can only be made here, born from the beautiful nature, sustainably, to provide jobs to the villagers and improve the quality of the community.

A new business that saved impoverished areas

>The current status of YAVA

>YAVA sources fresh, high-quality ingredients from its own farms, which are created by the vast nature, and has grown rapidly from a few stores in Bali to a company that sells overseas to Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. As a result, it has provided jobs to more than 400 people in eastern Bali, and local women who were previously unemployed can now earn an income and freely pursue an education. YAVA continues to engage in various social contribution activities with the goal of further local development.

What are Granola Bites?

A new type of cereal that can be used as a substitute for rice

Unlike conventional cereals that require milk, this cereal can be easily eaten without milk as a snack, and is a nutritious new cereal that can be used as a substitute for rice. It will support your life in various situations, such as when going out on a picnic, when you need a light snack at work, or when you need nutrition after exercise.

1. Low GI foods that are currently in the spotlight

Most of the crops used as ingredients in Granola Bites, such as oatmeal, cashew nuts, bananas, and coconuts, are low GI foods with a GI value of 55 or less. Low GI foods have been gaining attention in recent years because they prevent sudden increases in blood sugar levels and help change the body to one that is more prone to losing weight. They are health foods that can also be expected to prevent obesity and diabetes.

2. Rich in dietary fiber, yet easy to eat

Granola Bites' main ingredient, oatmeal, is garnering attention as a grain that is rich in dietary fiber. Compared to cereals such as corn flakes and brown rice, it has about three times the amount of fiber. It is especially popular among pregnant women and those who have trouble with bowel movements. It keeps you full for a long time, and is a diet food that is also expected to help prevent high blood pressure.

3. Uses ingredients that are kind to the body and the earth

Many of the ingredients in Granola Bites are organically grown or wildcrafted. It is a vegan product that uses non-GMO crops and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients. It is 0% cholesterol, gluten-free, and intestinal-friendly. It is also fair trade and committed to using sustainable ingredients.

YAVA Ingredients

Miracle ingredients created by the climate of Bali

YAVA's production facility is located in the heart of East Bali, near a beautiful volcano. This beautiful region is home to a variety of natural products. Plants that grow in the dry tropical climate create the perfect ingredients. We are proud to present a collection of Bali's most precious ingredients.

	Wild Cashew Nuts Cashew nuts are the main ingredient. The volcanic soil that nourishes the cashew tree gives them their rich flavor. To preserve their flavor, quality and freshness, the cashew nuts are packaged within a few days of being shelled.
	Bali cocoa beans Beautiful, deep tropical cocoa beans are sourced directly from smallholder farmers in Tabanan. The natural flavor of the cocoa beans enriches many of our products. Thriving in areas protected from direct sunlight and wind, cocoa is a superfood with iron and magnesium rich properties.
	Natural Lontar Syrup Local farmers climb tall Lonta palm trees to collect the natural nectar, which is then boiled down to make healthy, natural sugar called Lonta syrup.
	Tropical Raja Banana Raja banana, known as the king of bananas in Bali, has a rough and firm texture, a well-balanced sweetness and sourness, and a custard-like flavor. We take full advantage of our ability to ship directly from the local area to deliver an authentic, flavorful taste.
	Wild Coconut With a strong fibre exterior and a fresh, rich flavour inside, wild coconuts are hand peeled, following a small batch philosophy, and the flesh is thinly sliced and toasted with meticulous craftsmanship.
	Cassava syrup Next to the long-tha palm trees, cassava is another natural sweetener growing around the factory. Its sweet, chewy root is one of the traditional edible root crops of the region and, after slight fermentation, is transformed into a fine sugar.
	Homemade Sea Salt Our salt comes from the ocean in Bali, just a 15-minute drive from our factory. Traditional Balinese sea salt is known for its coarse grain crystals. Sun-dried and hand-harvested, our mineral-rich sea salt is essential to flavour our snacks.
	Rosella As part of an agricultural improvement program, farmers are provided with seeds and trained to plant rosella. It is a highly resilient crop that can thrive in challenging environments and is high in antioxidants. Its slightly tart flavor enhances the taste of these Coconut Banana Granola Bites.