Arva has been continuosly operating for nearly 200 years, and it's present mill rollers are over 100 years old. That's a lot of time to perfect the art of milling, which shows in the quality of their flours. **Because this is a "Live" Grain and uses no chemicals, it is recommended that you store it in your fridge or freezer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------This is an On The Move Organics ZERO-WASTE product!We're serious about reducing waste at every stage of the journey of food. This program allows us to buy organic items in bulk (less waste through the distribution stage), and then retail in recoverable glass jars (zero-waste at the consumption stage). How Does It Work?All our Zero-Waste Products have a $1, $2 or $3 deposit (depending on the size). When you're done with the jar, please wash it out and return it in your On The Move Organics bin. When placing your next order, simply add a zero-waste return on your order to be reimbursed! Find the return item HERE.