I was born and raised in a small village in central Afghanistan, where my family grew grapes and mulberries. We didn’t just grow them — we lived with them. Every season, we carefully harvested the fruits, dried them under the sun, and sold them in local markets. It was more than work; it was our way of life.

From a young age, I was part of that process. I helped in the fields, picked the fruits by hand, dried them, packed them, and learned what real quality means. Those early days taught me everything I know about how dry fruits should be — simple, natural, and full of real flavor.