Family-Owned, Woman-Run Afia Introduces Mediterranean Spice Blends at Costco

FEBRUARY 24, 2026 — AUSTIN — Authentic Mediterranean food company Afia today announced that Costco locations across five Western states have introduced its family-recipe blends of Mediterranean spices. Free of preservatives and fillers, the spices are sold in two-packs of Shawarma and Kebab Mediterranean Spice Blends for $9.99. Afia's Shawarma is a bright red blend of 10 spices that includes paprika, red pepper, and cinnamon. A staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, it's both complex and savory with a kick of heat. The Kebab blend combines the classic seven spices, or baharat, used for meat dishes and includes strong notes of coriander, cloves, and cinnamon. The Kebab blend elevates meats, vegetables, and even desserts from ordinary to inspired. "We're so appreciative to Costco for its commitment to supporting family-run, women-owned businesses," said Afia co-founder Farrah Moussallati Sibai. "We're excited for them to debut our spice line at retail and offer authentic options made with the highest quality ingredients for families." Afia's spices are packaged in lined paper tubes that keep them fresh while also cutting down on plastic waste. The company's full line of frozen falafel, kibbeh, and meals, as well as its array of spices, are now available in more than 4,000 stores nationwide, with the company earning recognition through programs like the Chobani Incubator. About Afia Afia is a Mediterranean food company headquartered in Austin, Texas, driven by a mission to make food powerful. Founded by Farrah Moussallati Sibai, who resettled in Texas after enduring personal tragedy and loss in Syria, Afia's products infuse the meals of her past with modern flavors. Using her mother-in-law's little black book of generations-old Syrian family recipes, Moussallati Sibai began selling Afia's signature frozen falafel and kibbeh at one farmers' market in 2017. Afia, which focuses on employing and supporting refugees, now offers a full line of frozen falafel, kibbeh, and meals, as well as a lineup of spices, in more than 4,000 stores nationwide and online. Learn more at afiafoods.com.