“Richters Herbs is one of Canada’s foremost suppliers of medicinal and culinary herbs and a recognized leader in the North American herb industry. Founded in 1967 by Otto and Waltraut Richter, the company is a third-generation family business based in Goodwood, Ontario, with more than five decades of continuous contribution to herbal cultivation, education, and access.
Today, Richters Herbs is led by Conrad and Mama Richter alongside their son, Kofi Richter. Together, they uphold the family legacy while integrating modern approaches to growing, education, and distribution. Across three generations, the Richter family has remained deeply committed to advancing herbal knowledge and ensuring that high-quality, diverse plant material is accessible to professionals and the public alike.
At the core of Richters Herbs’ work is a clear and enduring mission: to enrich lives through the power of herbs. This mission has guided the company’s long-standing emphasis on access and diversity, resulting in one of the most extensive selections of medicinal, culinary, and culturally significant herbs available in Canada. Richters serves herbalists, educators, growers, health practitioners, and home gardeners, supporting both traditional herbal practices and contemporary applications.
Over the past 50+ years, Richters Herbs has been a major driver of the herb industry in North America. The company has been among the first to introduce numerous unique and previously unavailable herbal varieties to the North American market, helping to expand professional herbal practice and deepen public engagement with medicinal plants. This pioneering work has played an important role in preserving traditional plant knowledge while encouraging innovation in cultivation, propagation, and use.
In addition to plant production, Richters Herbs has made lasting contributions to herbal education and community building. Through its widely respected catalogues, educational resources, and participation in research and industry initiatives, the company has become a trusted reference point within the herbal community. Its work has helped shape how herbs are grown, shared, and understood across Canada and the United States.
As a multi-generational family enterprise, Richters Herbs stands as a symbol of continuity, stewardship, and leadership within the field of herbalism. Its influence extends beyond its farm and nursery operations, contributing to the vitality of the herbal profession and reinforcing the enduring relationship between people and plants for present and future generations.”