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Stated attributes
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Nutiva
Organic Food & NutritionHeadquartered in United States
Nutiva is an independent organic food company headquartered in Richmond, California, founded in 1999. The company produces and sells organic superfoods including coconut oil, hemp seeds, MCT oil, and plant-based nutritional products distributed through natural food retailers and online channels across North America. Nutiva has positioned itself around organic and non-GMO sourcing and has pursued various sustainability-related certifications.
- Fair Trade Certified ↗
- USDA Organic ↗
- Fair Trade
- DEI policy
How Nutiva scores
Three pillars, scored independently. Higher is better.
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Environmental56.9Likely good
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Labor66.2Likely good
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Compliance69.9Likely good
What Nutiva does well
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USDA Organic Certified Products
Nutiva's core product lines carry USDA Organic certification, requiring third-party verification that ingredients are grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or GMOs.
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Non-GMO Project Verified
Multiple Nutiva products carry Non-GMO Project Verified status, independently confirming that those products meet standards for avoidance of genetically modified organisms.
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1% for the Planet Member
Nutiva has participated in the 1% for the Planet program, committing to donate at least 1% of annual sales to environmental nonprofit organizations.
The detail
Environment
Nutiva holds USDA Organic certification across its product lines, which requires adherence to organic farming standards that prohibit synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. The company has publicly stated commitments to regenerative organic agriculture and has supported the Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) framework. According to company communications, Nutiva uses some recycled and recyclable packaging materials, though comprehensive public data on emissions reporting, energy use, water consumption, or waste diversion rates is limited. No ISO 14001 certification or third-party verified greenhouse gas inventory has been publicly documented for the company.
Nutiva products on Amazon
60 products from Nutiva, sold on Amazon (US). Leif earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
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