AZChia is a family owned business that has been importing and selling chia since 2007. All of our seed comes from South America and is non GMO, raw, gluten and pesticide free. (USDA and FDA inspects every container we import) Dr Wayne Coates started his research with chia in 1991 while on the faculty at the University of Arizona. He continues to do research on chia to this day, with Wayne and his wife Patricia’s goal being to bring the highest quality chia to the public at the best prices possible.