About K&CO Apothecary
Who’s Behind K&CO
K&CO was founded by Chef Brian Kaner, a classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York.
After years in professional kitchens, Chef Brian discovered that his true passion wasn’t confined to stainless steel walls or overheated back-of-house environments—it was found in connecting with people through food. Cooking for family, friends, neighbors, and hosts while traveling, he saw firsthand how thoughtful ingredients and proper technique could elevate everyday meals far beyond what most restaurants were offering.
As more people asked for his recipes, one truth became clear: flavor starts with the quality of the ingredients—especially spices.
Most spices available to home cooks are old, improperly stored, and stripped of their natural oils long before they ever reach a shelf. Chef Brian began sourcing higher-grade spices, blending them into intentional flavor profiles, and using them while still fresh—before extended warehouse storage, excessive heat, humidity, or light could degrade them. The difference was unmistakable.
What began as a personal pursuit quickly became a mission.
Why We Founded K&CO
K&CO was created with a simple belief:
What you put into your food directly determines the flavor you get out of it.
Our spices are:
- Non-irradiated
- Free from fillers, dyes, chemicals, and additives
- Blended in small batches for freshness
- Fully transparent—everything we use is listed on the label
Nothing is hidden. No shortcuts are taken.
Each spice blend is packaged in 4oz jars designed to limit light exposure, regulate humidity, and protect flavor integrity, ensuring the product that reaches your kitchen reflects the quality we intend.
Quality Without Compromise
Our manufacturing facility is SQF Certified Level II (Safe Quality Food)—a globally recognized certification ensuring food is produced, processed, and handled to the highest safety and quality standards. The facility maintains an Excellent rating and is employee-owned and operated, giving us access to some of the best spice sources available worldwide.
The result is food that tastes better—cleaner, fuller, and more intentional—without MSG, without fillers, and without compromise.
Our Promise
Everything blended at K&CO is done with purpose.
Everything listed on the bottle is exactly what’s inside—no exceptions.
We believe better food starts with better ingredients, and better ingredients lead to better living. We invite you to cook with intention, flavor your food honestly, and experience the difference that care and quality can make.
Welcome to K&CO.
