Global Recognition, Local Roots: Twigs Naturals Earns Dual International Honors

By Kekeletso Nkele, small.news Assistant

(small.news) — Caribbean tea company Twigs Naturals is proving that small businesses can build global influence without losing their local identity.

In 2025, the Trinidad & Tobago–based brand secured two major international recognitions: A spot on the Virtual Internships VI50 Report and two titles at the LUXlife Global Vegan Awards 2025.

Together, the honors highlight something deeper than accolades; they reflect a business model rooted in sustainability, mentorship, and long-term thinking.

Building Global Talent Through Mentorship

Twigs Naturals was named among the VI50: Global Leaders in Mentorship and Remote Internships, becoming the only company from Trinidad & Tobago to receive the recognition.

The VI50 honors 50 global organizations that excel in structured, mentorship-driven internship programs. Twigs Naturals was designated a Legacy Leader, a category recognizing growing businesses that host one to three interns while delivering high-impact learning experiences.

Sixteen interns rated their experience at 4.3 out of 5, citing structured projects, consistent check-ins, and meaningful responsibility.

“Twigs Naturals partnered with Virtual Internships to address labor shortages during lockdowns. We quickly recognized the program’s broader benefits, including learning opportunities and global interaction,” said CEO Nigel Jordan. “This recognition affirms that our mentorship-driven approach is helping both our interns and our business grow stronger together.”

The company also joined the Virtual Internships Company Advisory Forum, contributing to the future direction of remote internship programs worldwide.

Sustainability at the Core

In the same year, Twigs Naturals was honored at the LUXlife Global Vegan Awards 2025 with two distinctions:

– Best Sustainable Vegan Tea Brand 2025
– Agribusiness Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 — Nigel Jordan

The awards recognize businesses and individuals shaping a more sustainable and compassionate global economy. For Twigs Naturals, the recognition reinforces a long-standing commitment to ethical sourcing, sustainable agriculture, and wellness-driven product development.

Founded in the Caribbean, the company continues expanding its global footprint while maintaining a strong emphasis on environmental responsibility and community development.

More Than Awards

Beyond accolades, Twigs Naturals is implementing a new People & Culture framework to strengthen internal feedback loops, cultural alignment, and long-term employee growth.

For small businesses watching from the sidelines, the message is clear: scale does not require sacrificing values. Strategic mentorship, structured learning, and sustainability can coexist with commercial growth. Twigs Naturals’ 2025 milestones show that when small businesses invest in people — both inside and outside the organization — recognition tends to follow.

And sometimes, it follows globally.

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