Innovation
Nutiva challenges the status quo and creates an eco-positive impact.
In a world where the industrialized food system has led us down a tangled path, where food choices have been reduced to the lesser-of-evils, and where distrust reigns, we are the champions of the greater good.
Tireless seekers of pure and delicious foods that will nourish our bodies and our planet, we have devoted ourselves to a dream, a vision, a mission. We will revolutionize the way the world eats! And in so doing we will bring nourishment and balance, health and well being, sustainability and community to people and planet.
We know change is hard but we want to make it easy. We went out looking for the kind of foods that packed a powerful amount of nutrition into every bite, so that you could make small changes to big effect.
We found superfoods – nutrient-dense powerhouses that can also be grown and processed in a sustainable way. These are foods that are truly good for you and for the planet. They’re foods like hemp and coconut, chia and red palm. They’re organic, full of vital nutrition, easy to use and delicious additions to your diet.
We say food doesn’t have to be a choice between the lesser of evils. We say let food lead us to a better world. We say super people deserve superfoods. We say, come join us in our mission.
Together, we can change the world.
Nutiva challenges the status quo and creates an eco-positive impact.
Nutiva nourishes people and planet.
Nutiva is dedicated to a vital and sustainable world.
Nutiva believes that health is our greatest wealth.
Our executive team brings together retail experts and superfoods visionaries.
1999
The first Nutiva product
It began with a man with a passion for wholesome organic foods. Our founder John Roulac launched Nutiva with 500 hemp seed bars. We’ve been hemp advocates from the very start—in fact, hemp inspired our name, Nutiva: NUT of Cannabis satIVA.
2002
Our first coconut oil product
We launched our first coconut oil product. Over the years, Nutiva has been a key advocate for the nourishing and versatile properties of cold-pressed, minimally-processed coconut oil.
2004
Hemp industry victory over the DEA
Nutiva took a leadership role in the hemp industry victory over the DEA regarding the regulation of hemp-based food products. Today, we continue to fight for your right to nutrient-dense, organic foods made without chemicals or GMOs.
2012
Nutiva moves to Richmond
As the company grew dramatically in size, Nutiva needed a new home. We opened a new facility in the City of Richmond, California. Since 2012, we have participated in a number of initiatives to support the schools and citizens of Richmond.
2012
The Nutiva School Orchard Initiative
By pledging to plant fruit trees at every public school in Richmond, we helped bring fresh, healthy, school-grown fruit to 28 schools, impacting over 13,000 students. By 2018, Nutiva team members planted 600 trees in Richmond schools.
2013
California Green Business Certification
We obtained California Green Business certification. This distinguishes businesses that protect, preserve and sustain the environment and verifies that we conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and are working to reduce our carbon footprint.
2015
100,000 coconut seedlings donated in the Philippines
In partnership with the Grameen Foundation, we fulfilled a pledge to donate 100,000 coconut seedlings to coconut farmers. This is one of several initiatives we have participated in to help the coconut farmers who are central to helping the global coconut industry achieve economic stability.
2015
Our Carbon Offset Program
We purchased 1,419 trees from the Alto Huayabama Agroforestry Project in Peru. This will not only sequester carbon from the atmosphere, but also preserve biodiversity, conserve water, protect against natural disasters, and favor small farmers.
2015
Nutiva's Zero Waste Facility
Through our zero waste program, 95% of waste materials from our facility were diverted from the landfill in 2015 and either reused or recycled. The program earned Nutiva the Gold Standard Zero Waste certification from the United States Zero Waste Business Council.
2015
Fair Trade Certification
Our first Fair Trade Certifications were made in 2015 for our Virgin Coconut Oil and O’Coconut snack products. With this certification, funds are deposited into a community fund that farmers can use to invest in projects that improve their farms and strengthen their communities.
2015
Nutiva launches Carbon Farming Initiative
In 2015, we launched a Carbon Farming Initiative that united leaders in action, funded a number of programs and educated the public about the link between soil, climate change and our health.
2017
Launched Organic Liquid Coconut Oil
Our innovative USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Liquid Oils are crafted through a patented organic process that gently removes the fats in virgin coconut oil that remain solid at room temperature. They’re the world’s first organic liquid coconut oils.
2017
Launched the world's first USDA Certified Organic MCT Oil
Another Nutiva first. Our revolutionary USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Liquid MCT Oil is created using our patented process. A ketogenic-friendly supplement, it delivers a concentrated serving of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for clean energy.
2018
Launched the world's first USDA Certified Organic MCT Powder
We followed up the launch of Organic MCT Oil with another first, USDA Certified Organic MCT Powder. This neutral flavored, ketogenic-friendly powder is ideal for blending into beverages as a fast-acting source of energy.
2018
Launched USA-Grown Organic Hempseed
Nutiva was launched with a hemp product, and as pioneers in the industrial hemp and organic superfoods categories we were proud to launch the world’s first USA-Grown Organic Hempseed from a national organic brand.
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The first Nutiva product
It began with a man with a passion for wholesome organic foods. Our founder John Roulac launched Nutiva with 500 hemp seed bars. We’ve been hemp advocates from the very start—in fact, hemp inspired our name, Nutiva: NUT of Cannabis satIVA.
Our first coconut oil product
We launched our first coconut oil product. Over the years, Nutiva has been a key advocate for the nourishing and versatile properties of cold-pressed, minimally-processed coconut oil.
Hemp industry victory over the DEA
Nutiva took a leadership role in the hemp industry victory over the DEA regarding the regulation of hemp-based food products. Today, we continue to fight for your right to nutrient-dense, organic foods made without chemicals or GMOs.
Nutiva moves to Richmond
As the company grew dramatically in size, Nutiva needed a new home. We opened a new facility in the City of Richmond, California. Since 2012, we have participated in a number of initiatives to support the schools and citizens of Richmond.
The Nutiva School Orchard Initiative
By pledging to plant fruit trees at every public school in Richmond, we helped bring fresh, healthy, school-grown fruit to 28 schools, impacting over 13,000 students. By 2018, Nutiva team members planted 600 trees in Richmond schools.
California Green Business Certification
We obtained California Green Business certification. This distinguishes businesses that protect, preserve and sustain the environment and verifies that we conserve energy and water, minimize waste, prevent pollution, and are working to reduce our carbon footprint.
100,000 coconut seedlings donated in the Philippines
In partnership with the Grameen Foundation, we fulfilled a pledge to donate 100,000 coconut seedlings to coconut farmers. This is one of several initiatives we have participated in to help the coconut farmers who are central to helping the global coconut industry achieve economic stability.
Our Carbon Offset Program
We purchased 1,419 trees from the Alto Huayabama Agroforestry Project in Peru. This will not only sequester carbon from the atmosphere, but also preserve biodiversity, conserve water, protect against natural disasters, and favor small farmers.
Nutiva's Zero Waste Facility
Through our zero waste program, 95% of waste materials from our facility were diverted from the landfill in 2015 and either reused or recycled. The program earned Nutiva the Gold Standard Zero Waste certification from the United States Zero Waste Business Council.
Fair Trade Certification
Our first Fair Trade Certifications were made in 2015 for our Virgin Coconut Oil and O’Coconut snack products. With this certification, funds are deposited into a community fund that farmers can use to invest in projects that improve their farms and strengthen their communities.
Nutiva launches Carbon Farming Initiative
In 2015, we launched a Carbon Farming Initiative that united leaders in action, funded a number of programs and educated the public about the link between soil, climate change and our health.
Launched Organic Liquid Coconut Oil
Our innovative USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Liquid Oils are crafted through a patented organic process that gently removes the fats in virgin coconut oil that remain solid at room temperature. They’re the world’s first organic liquid coconut oils.
Launched the world's first USDA Certified Organic MCT Oil
Another Nutiva first. Our revolutionary USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified Liquid MCT Oil is created using our patented process. A ketogenic-friendly supplement, it delivers a concentrated serving of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) for clean energy.
Launched the world's first USDA Certified Organic MCT Powder
We followed up the launch of Organic MCT Oil with another first, USDA Certified Organic MCT Powder. This neutral flavored, ketogenic-friendly powder is ideal for blending into beverages as a fast-acting source of energy.
Launched USA-Grown Organic Hempseed
Nutiva was launched with a hemp product, and as pioneers in the industrial hemp and organic superfoods categories we were proud to launch the world’s first USA-Grown Organic Hempseed from a national organic brand.
If you have questions about these certifications or allergy concerns, please contact our Customer Service team at help@nutiva.com for more detailed information.