Small Axe Peppers

Small Axe Peppers is a mission-driven hot sauce company based in The Bronx, New York, that has gained international acclaim for its unique "community garden" business model. Founded in 2014 by John Crotty and King Phojanakong, the company was designed to support urban agriculture by purchasing peppers directly from community gardens in cities across the United States. In the hot sauce world, Small Axe Peppers is respected as the "Ultimate Good Guy" brand. They have won numerous Scovie Awards and are frequently highlighted in sustainability and social entrepreneurship circles. For the consumer, a bottle of Small Axe isn't just a condiment; it's a "contribution" to urban greening and local food sovereignty.