Pacha: Nourishing the Health of People and the Planet

Pacha is a purpose-driven bakery based in Vista, California, dedicated to nourishing both people and the planet through its artisanal, gluten-free breads. The company was founded to create gluten-free bread that tastes great, feels great, and is produced with the utmost care for ingredient quality and environmental stewardship. Pacha’s signature ingredient is regenerative organic buckwheat—a cover crop valued for preventing erosion, enhancing soil fertility, and promoting biodiversity on farms—making it central to the bakery’s sustainability mission. All Pacha breads are vegan, certified organic, non-GMO, and free from the top eight allergens, including dairy, eggs, soy, nuts, and gluten. They contain no binders, fillers, or artificial ingredients—just simple components like buckwheat, sea salt, and natural flavorings.

Pacha’s production process is unique: each loaf is hand-crafted, beginning with sprouted and fermented buckwheat seeds, naturally leavened with wild yeast, and baked in a dedicated, certified organic and gluten-free facility. The company also demonstrates its commitment to the environment with 100% home-compostable packaging and positive labor practices, paying staff above minimum wage. Through initiatives like donating 1% of sales to support regenerative organic farms, Pacha exemplifies its core values of leaving things better, cultivating curiosity, and leading with love, resulting in bread that nourishes on every level.