About Aromas and Flavors International

AFI branded bowl of tamarind paste with fresh tamarind pods

01Our Story

Two decades of spice expertise from South India

Aromas and Flavors International was founded in 2003 by I.G. Kumar in Erode, Tamil Nadu — a region historically renowned for its proximity to India's finest chilli, tamarind, and aromatic spice cultivation zones. The brand trades as ARFLINT in international markets.

What began as a family-driven venture has grown into one of the region's most trusted food ingredient manufacturing companies, now supplying bulk spice pastes and dry spice products to food manufacturers, importers, and HoReCa distributors across the globe.

AFI's manufacturing facility in Sathyamangalam, Erode, Tamil Nadu operates under FSSC 22000 (TÜV SÜD accredited), Halal, FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000 certifications — a daily commitment to quality and food safety.

Our Mission

"Cultivating partnerships and adding value from fresh Spice Products."

We exist to bridge the gap between India's rich spice-growing heritage and the world's food manufacturers — delivering ingredients that are consistent, safe, and built for industrial-scale use.

Our Vision

"To be the best spice products ingredients manufacturing company in the industry."

AFI aspires to be the first name global food buyers think of when they need a dependable, certified, South Indian spice ingredient partner.

02Our Strengths

What sets AFI apart

From raw material sourcing to final export documentation, AFI controls every step of the supply chain.

Farm-Fresh Raw Material Sourcing

AFI sources directly from cultivating regions across Tamil Nadu and surrounding states, ensuring raw materials arrive at our facility at peak freshness — not after months in cold storage or third-party aggregator chains.

Modern GMP-Certified Manufacturing Facility

Our Erode facility is built and operated in strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, with dedicated zones for raw material intake, processing, packing, and quality control.

Industry-Leading Food Safety Certifications

AFI holds FSSC 22000 (TÜV SÜD accredited) — the gold standard in food safety management — alongside Halal, FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, ISO 9001, and ISO 22000.

Flexible Packaging & Private Label Manufacturing

From 210 Kg HDPE drums to custom pail sizes, from AFI-branded to fully white-labelled private label packaging under your brand.

Export-Ready Compliance for GCC, EU & US Markets

Our documentation, traceability systems, and product formulations are aligned with import requirements for every regulated market we serve.

Consistent Product Quality Across Batches

Our food scientists and technologists oversee every production batch to ensure consistent texture, aroma, and heat level.

03Founder's Message

"The real taste of Indian Spices from its Native Source. That has always been our promise — not just a tagline. When we started AFI in 2003, we believed that the world deserved to experience Indian spices the way we experience them here in Tamil Nadu."

Over the past two decades, we have built AFI not just as a manufacturer, but as a long-term ingredient partner for food companies across the GCC, Europe, the United States, and beyond. We invest in certifications not because a market demands them, but because our buyers deserve that assurance.

If you are looking for a spice ingredient supplier who treats your production schedule as seriously as their own, I invite you to connect with our team."

I.G. Kumar Founder, Aromas and Flavors International

20+

Years building long-term ingredient partnerships across GCC, Europe, and the United States.

Food safety & compliance certifications maintained under active surveillance.

100%

Batch consistency overseen by AFI's in-house food scientists.

04Our Certifications

What our certifications mean for buyers

FSSC 22000

TÜV SÜD Accredited

The Food Safety System Certification 22000 is the highest-tier international food safety standard — recognized by major retail chains and import authorities in the EU and US.

Halal

International Certification

AFI's products are Halal certified, enabling compliant supply to GCC nations, Southeast Asian markets, and the UK Muslim consumer segment.

FSSAI

India Food Safety

Issued by India's Food Safety and Standards Authority, FSSAI certification is mandatory for all food manufacturers and exporters in India.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis & CCP

A systematic, science-based approach to identifying and controlling food safety hazards across every stage from raw material to packing.

GMP

Good Manufacturing Practices

Confirms that AFI's facility, equipment, and processes meet established standards — a requirement for export to EU, US, and most regulated markets.

ISO 9001 & 22000

Quality & Food Safety Systems

ISO 9001 confirms a consistent quality management system. ISO 22000 covers systematic food safety hazard management.

Vegan & Kosher Friendly

Dietary Compliance

All AFI products are 100% plant-based, free from animal-derived ingredients, and suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and Kosher requirements.

USDA / FDA / EU Ready

Regulated Market Import-Ready

AFI's documentation and traceability systems are aligned with US FDA, USDA, and EU import requirements.