Why Did I Start Tucan?
I grew up in a country known for olive oil production, yet my life took an unexpected turn when, in my mid-20s, I was diagnosed with a brain malformation after moving to Canada. This marked the beginning of a challenging journey that included multiple brain surgeries, countless CT scans, MRIs, doctor visits, seizures, and a reliance on pharmaceutical medications.
For a considerable time, I was required to depend on pharmaceutical medications indefinitely until a significant turning point arrived when I met Emmy, now my wife and a certified nutritionist. Emmy transformed our kitchen into a sanctuary of whole-food healing, awakening a realization that a new path was beckoning. This marked the initiation of my journey towards becoming medication-free.
In 2021, I reformulated Tucan, which I first started in 2011, with a newfound mission rooted in my personal experience. Through holistic foods featuring clean and sincere ingredients, I aimed to share my acquired wisdom and personal journey, offering assistance to others.
As of August 2023, I am on the verge of a significant milestone—just one month away from being completely medication-free. Throughout this voyage, the unwavering support, encouragement, and camaraderie I've encountered from customers, colleagues, and the community during trade expos, events, and markets have forged a cherished circle that extends beyond business transactions.
As an act of gratitude for my second chance at life, I contribute 1% of my net proceeds to advocate for epilepsy.
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Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Award Winner at OLIVINUS IOOC 2022 Argentina and NYIOOC 2023 New York
The FIRST Tunisian Organic EVOO with an Augmented Reality Label. Yes, our label comes alive!
100% Unadulterated Extra Virgin Olive Oil. When it is adulterated, olive oils can contain a blend of inferior quality vegetable oils so it could sell at a lower price – and label it as the “Extra Virgin Olive Oil". We’re here because of our personal health journey to have products with honest and clean ingredients.
In-house certified nutritionist quality assurance. Yes, it matters.
Super fresh with 0.2% acidity. 0.8 percent is average, 0.5 percent is good and 0.2 percent is supremacy
Certified organic and non-GMO
Hand-picked olives
Co-owned by a Holistic GAPS Nutritionist and a brain-CCM survivor
1% for epilepsy foundation
Vacuum Dried Fruit Chips
The FIRST Indonesian vacuum-dried fruit chips with an Augmented Reality Label in North America. Yes, our label comes alive!
We empower Indonesian farmers to continue extending their outreach beyond local borders.
100% fruits with NO SULPHITES. Many use preservatives and additives to enhance the flavor, extend shelf-life, and label it as a “Healthy Snack”. We’re here because of our personal health journey to have products with honest and clean ingredients.
We make sure that our non-GMO certified fruit chips are free from: sulphites | processed vegetable oil | added sugar | preservatives | artificial color | dairy | nuts
In-house certified nutritionist quality assurance. Yes, it matters.