It all began with a pause.
A moment when we realized that everything we consume carries consequences — not only for our health, energy, and well-being, but also for other people, the planet, and the animals we depend on.
 

Food should nourish, not harm. Yet behind many products we found long transport chains, exploited workers, animals treated as numbers, and labels too vague to trust. Pretending not to see it was no longer an option.

So we started searching. We wanted food that made sense: organic and local, yes — but also food with a positive social impact. Products that respect animals, protect biodiversity, and create opportunities for people, whether in small family farms, inclusive workshops, or community-driven initiatives.
 

The challenge was access. Traveling to farms every weekend, decoding labels, facing supermarket shelves full of anonymous goods shipped from thousands of kilometers away — it wasn’t realistic. The frustration grew: why should eating well be so complicated?
 

That’s when the idea took shape: to build a bridge. A place where every product carries a face, a practice, and a purpose. Where quality means transparency, and where your choices can support both the planet and the people behind the food.
 

This is how MONTE was born. A curated selection of honest producers who work with care, passion, and responsibility — brought together so that eating consciously becomes simple, joyful, and impactful.