Family-owned businesses stand out as examples of tradition, quality, and community in an era dominated by large corporations and mass-produced products. For five generations, KPC has dedicated itself to the art of herbal medicine, building a legacy that spans centuries and continents.
Why does it matter? How important is it to support family-owned small businesses? Let’s talk about how we got here and why we truly believe that supporting and investing in family-owned businesses is so beneficial for the community as a whole.
A Legacy Born in Tradition
The story of KPC Herbs begins in 1892, when Tsai Liang Hai, an ancestor of the KPC family, arrived in Taiwan from the Fujian province. A master herbalist with over 20 years of experience, Tsai brought a deep understanding of TCM and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others. As he settled into his new home, Tsai treated the local villagers with his herbal remedies, earning their respect and gratitude.
Tsai’s commitment to quality, community, and tradition laid the foundation for what would later become KPC Herbs in 1969. Over the years, his descendants have continued to build upon his legacy. Tsai Liang Hai first began sharing his herbal knowledge over 100 years ago, and while many things have changed, the traditions and values behind the business have not.
KPC Herbs: A Leader in Herbal Medicine
Today, KPC Herbs is a leading manufacturer and distributor of herbal products with a global reach that extends to practitioners, acupuncturists, and distributors worldwide. Despite impressive growth, we remain committed to the core values that have guided the business for generations.
Quality
KPC Herbs adheres to the strictest guidelines and quality assurance programs, ensuring that every product that leaves the warehouse meets the highest standards of safety and efficacy. There is no “cutting corners” when it comes to the production of TCM herbal products.
Innovation
While remaining true to its traditional roots, KPC Herbs is committed to innovation, embracing modern technology and techniques to improve its products and processes. Merging the old and the new, tradition with innovation, is how further progress can be made.
Community
We are dedicated to building strong relationships with our customers, partners, and community. Business is not just about products, but also about people and the relationships built.
The Importance of Family-Owned Businesses in Herbal Medicine and Beyond
Family-owned businesses like KPC Herbs offer several compelling advantages for both customers and partners alike in an industry in which quality and safety vary greatly.
Whether you’re a TCM practitioner, an herbalist sourcing products, or a consumer looking for the best products to improve your health, opting for a small company over a large corporation is always best.
Personal Touch
Small businesses are often more invested in the quality of their products and the happiness and health of their customers. At KPC Herbs, the family’s personal touch is evident in every aspect of the business, from the careful selection of herbs to the rigorous testing of finished products.
Long-Term Partnerships
When it comes to small businesses like KPC, long-term partnerships and customer relationships are everything. Every interaction and transaction is meaningful. Family-owned businesses are more likely to prioritize long-term relationships with their OEM clients, ensuring stability and reliability in the supply chain.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Unlike large corporations, small family-owned businesses can quickly respond to dynamic circumstances, customer needs, and partner requests without as many roadblocks and delays as big corporations are faced with. This allows us to quickly make changes and provide customized solutions and tailored services to their clients. Small businesses are closer to the end consumer, making processes faster and more efficient, and changes easier to make on short notice.
Commitment to Tradition
Herbal medicine is both an art and a science that has been passed down for centuries. We need small family-owned businesses to continue their work so valuable herbal knowledge doesn’t get lost over time. By supporting small businesses, you help preserve culture and tradition. Our commitment to traditional practices and values ensures that our products are not only effective but also rooted in centuries of knowledge and experience.
Accountability
When a business is family-owned, the business is often more accountable to their customers and community. At KPC Herbs, the family’s reputation is tied to the quality of the products, ensuring a continued dedication to excellence.
Community Investment
When you invest in the products and services of a small business, you directly stimulate the economy. That business is able to reinvest in itself and its products as well as the local community in which it exists. You’re helping individuals continue to improve their products by supporting their livelihoods.
KPC Herbs: Family Owned for Generations
In a world where corporate giants often dominate the market, family-owned businesses like KPC Herbs offer a refreshing alternative. By choosing to support our business, consumers and partners can rest assured that they are receiving high-quality products that are rooted in tradition and driven by a commitment to excellence.
As we continue to grow and evolve, its legacy as a family-owned business remains a testament to the power of tradition, community, and quality in the world of herbal medicine.
At KPC, we love working with our valued OEM partners to create products that meet their exact specifications. We prioritize building long-standing close relationships with our partners, and these relationships all start with an in-depth phone call to assess your needs. If you’d like to start your partnership with KPC, reach out today.
*Please note: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This article is not intended to suggest specific treatments for patients or that any supplements mentioned prevent or cure diseases or problems. Before taking any herbs, all patients should discuss their options with a licensed practitioner, including any other medications the patient is currently taking, as there may be contraindications between pharmaceuticals and herbs.
