Lima is the tale of our shared dream: the vision of a land where all forms of life coexist in harmony. A realm where individuals harmonise with themselves, with others, and with the environment.
For over 65 years, we have been working to transform this dream into reality.
Did you know that the founder of Lima was inspired by George Ohsawa, the inventor of Macrobiotics? George believed in the philosophy of Yin and Yang, which is based on one main principle: the harmony between opposing yet complementary elements. He was convinced that this philosophy should be applied to nutrition.
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At Lima, we've always regarded nutrition as essential for inner harmony and health. Founded in 1957 by visionaries who deeply believed in the intimate connection between food and well-being, we dared to promote an organic, plant-based diet when it was groundbreaking. We've persistently championed this conviction, offering you high-quality, plant-based, and certified-organic products, and we're committed to continuing to do so.
We also believe that harmony is deeply personal. Each person must discover their own nutritional balance, considering their body, specific needs (such as lactose or gluten-free), preferences, and lifestyle. Our products are designed to support you on your journey to finding your unique harmony. Interested in learning more about our nutritional principles? Read more.
And, of course, inner harmony cannot be found without being in harmony with the world around you. As in the Yin and Yang philosophy, everything is connected.
Living in harmony with animals is at the heart of Lima. We have been promoting a vegan diet and offering 100% vegetarian products since our creation. A plant-based diet is a great way to find nutritional harmony while caring for the planet and its animals.
For us, living in harmony with all forms of life also means respecting and promoting diversity in general. We can learn so much from other cultures, other points of view. At Lima, we explore the world and are always open to other culinary traditions. This enables us to offer you new flavours, new ways of cooking your favourites. We are inspired by Japan, of course, but also by culinary cultures from all over the world.
Promoting and respecting diversity enriches our lives and is key to creating a better world for everyone.
Taking care of our planet is essential for Lima. We contribute to making our world a better place at every possible level.
Lima: a pioneer of organic agriculture. We have been pioneers in the development of organic agriculture. Our founder, Pierre Gevaert, was a visionary: he believed very early in ecology and organic agriculture. Even Lima's Expert laboratory laid the foundations for legislation on organic food in Europe in 1974.
What is organic? The definition of "organic" is actually very simple: nothing added, nothing excluded, nothing modified. This concretely means: no additives, no GMOs, nor pesticides. Lima products are 100% certified organic and comply with European organic regulations. We go even further by respecting the French AB Label and the Belgian Biogarantie. The spirit of Lima goes beyond legal requirements and labels: our Lima Expert Lab is here to test and guarantee that our products are of the highest quality.
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We strive to continuously align with the environment, minimising our impact whenever possible and consistently seeking improvement. Our commitment extends to utilising increasingly environmentally-friendly packaging for our products, ensuring a sustainable journey from us to you.
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