Press Releases

Despite 500% sales increase, leading organic chia seed brand shifts product mix to alleviate agricultural stress in South America (Oxnard, Calif. – May 9, 2012)  Nutiva®, the world’s leading brand of organic hemp foods, coconut oil, and chia seeds, announced today its response to the worldwide shortage of organic chia due to unexpected weather conditions [...]

Leading superfood innovator shows dedication to high standards with all foods now organic; also donates $300,000 to sustainable farming Initiatives and launches hip-hop hemp video (Oxnard, Calif.) March 6, 2012 – Nutiva is the only hemp food brand offering every item as certified-organic, while other brands claim to be sustainable yet still use chemical fertilizers [...]

(Oxnard, Calif.) September 21, 2011 – Nutiva®, the world’s leading brand of organic hemp, coconut, and chia foods, has once again been named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States on Inc. magazine’s 2011 500/5000 list. Nutiva® was previously accorded this honor in 2009 and 2010.

(Oxnard, Calif. ~ March 8, 2011) New York’s leading financial publication, Bloomberg, recently covered the rise of the values-driven organic food brand, Nutiva, in the article, “Nutiva Challenges DEA, Embraces Hemp” at Bloomberg.com. An excerpt from the article: “In August 1999, the U.S. Customs Service… seized a Canadian hemp-food exporter’s truck with 20 tons of [...]

(Oxnard, Calif. ~ February 14, 2011) Last month the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the deregulation of Monsanto’s genetically engineered, Roundup Ready Alfalfa. This allows unlimited, nationwide commercial planting of the crop, a decision profoundly disappointing to the organic community and one that promises an epic battle to determine the future of organic [...]

Nutiva is now raising prices on select Coconut Oil SKU’s.  This price increase will effect our larger sized: 54 oz, 1 gallon and 5 gallon products. For now we intend to hold the line on the 15 0z and 29 oz sizes. The world price of coconut oil has more than doubled in the past [...]

Nutiva®Hires Organic-Food Veteran Dale Holden As Its New National Sales Manager (Santa Paula, Calif. ~ October 7, 2010)  With organic hemp and coconut superfoods showing strong demand and sales growing at a 41% annual clip, Nutiva® is pleased to announce the hire of Dale Holden as its National Sales Manager. “Dale brings a wealth of [...]

(Santa Paula, Calif. ~ October 14, 2010)  As Nutiva®, America’s leading organic hemp, coconut, and chia superfoods brand, celebrates its 11-year anniversary, it has again been named one of the fastest-growing companies in America on Inc. magazine’s 2010 500/5000 list. Nutiva® was previously accorded this honor in 2009. Sales of Nutiva’s organic Hemp Oil, Hempseed, [...]

As Nutiva rounds its tenth year as a pioneering organic food brand, the firm is focused to meet its goals in the new year and new decade. According to Nutiva founder and CEO John W. Roulac, “2010 is the perfect year for people to switch to delicious organic hemp and coconut foods. Choosing Nutiva also [...]

(Santa Paula, Calif. ~ December 17, 2009) Americans creating holiday wish lists on Amazon.com are hoping that Santa leaves them a 54-ounce jar of Nutiva® Coconut Oil. The week before Christmas, the unrefined organic coconut oil was the most requested organic and natural food gift on Amazon–topping organic tea, soymilk, coffee, agave syrup, and lollipops–as [...]

Nutiva, America’s leading organic hemp foods and coconut oil brand, celebrates its 10-year anniversary this month, and the milestone was enhanced by its being named one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine in their 2009 500/5000 list. In the most challenging economic period since the Great Depression, sales of Nutiva’s organic [...]

SANTA PAULA, CA –John Roulac, the outspoken CEO and Founder of NUTIVA, (http://www.nutiva.com), the innovative hemp foods and coconut oil company that has pioneered the popularity of hemp foods and coconut oil, will be speaking at the Earth Day Celebration at Topanga Canyon on April 19th & 20th. WHAT: John Roulac the author, CEO and [...]

SANTA PAULA, CA –NUTIVA, (http://nutiva.com), the innovative hemp foods and coconut oil company is introducing three-pound bags of organic Hemp Protein and Shelled Hemp Seed at Expo West Show booth #2231, March 14-16 in Anaheim, CA. The new three-pound bags of are Certified-organic and vacuumed sealed. With strong retail customer demand for larger sizes, Nutiva [...]

CaliforniaFarmer.com October 24, 2007 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 684, The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act, yesterday evening, rejecting the will of the vast majority of Californians who supported the legislation. The landmark, bi-partisan legislation would have followed North Dakota in establishing guidelines for the farming of industrial hemp which is used in a wide [...]

Organic Superfood Shake Honored at 2006 Natural Product Expo Sebastopol, Calif. – October 31, 2006 – Nutiva’s Amazon Acai HempShake™ was voted by natural food retailers as the best new supplement at the 2006 Natural Product Expo Show held in Baltimore, Maryland. Nutiva founder and CEO John W. Roulac commented, “I wish to thank all [...]

Organic Superfood Shake Honored at 2006 Harrogate Natural Trade Show Sebastopol, Calif. – October 11, 2006 – A panel of judges from London’s Health Food Institute announced this past week that Nutiva’s HempShake™ Berry Pomegranate has received an award as one of the best new food products at the 2006 Natural Trade Show held in [...]

Veto is “Irrational” Agriculture Policy Based on Fear SACRAMENTO, CA – Waiting until the last possible day to decide, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed AB 1147, The California Industrial Hemp Farming Act, late in the day on Saturday, September 30. This landmark, bipartisan legislation if enacted would have established clear guidelines for farming of industrial hemp, [...]

Ojai, Calif. – April 18, 2006 — In the new millennium, it’s hip to drink hemp— shakes, that is. And the only buzz you’ll get is the one produced by your taste buds when you experience the three new HempShake™ flavors to be sampled at a launch party at Ojai’s Farmer and the Cook café [...]

Nutritious New Liquid Meals Available in Three Appealing Flavors Sebastopol, Calif. – March 23, 2006 — Today at the Anaheim Natural Products Expo, the hemp foods company Nutiva introduced its new line of HempShakes. The organic superfood drink mixes are available in three flavors: Chocolate, Berry Pomegranate, and Amazon Açai. HempShake™ 16-ounce jars will retail [...]

March 16, 2005 – Sebastopol , California – The California hemp foods company Nutiva has received an honorable mention in the “Milestones” category of Fast Company magazine’s 2005 Fast 50 Awards. Nutiva was selected from among thousands of entries for its David-and-Goliath victory over the United States Drug Enforcement Agency, which had planned to classify [...]

With Sales Surging, Nutiva Would Prefer To Buy Hemp From California Farmers Vs. Importing From Canada February 15, 2005 – Sebastopol, California – Nutiva founder and CEO John W Roulac will join California business leaders, farmers, and legislators in offering support for a new industrial hemp farming bill at a press conference to be held [...]

The Nutiva David and Goliath victory story is attracting lots of attention. The latest indicator that we are on the right track is our invitation to participate in this year’s Fast Company fast 50 competition. We are currently ranked in the top 20 and would appreciate your visiting our listing and VOTING as high as [...]

By Cherie Calbom with John Calbom Publication Date: January 4, 2005 $19.95 288 Pages ISBN: 0-446-57716-2 Low-carb diets such as Atkins and South Beach are currently the hottest weight loss programs on the market. But they don’t work at all for some people, and they could work faster and more effectively for many others with [...]

Healthful Seeds Great in Smoothies, Cereal, Salads and on Veggies October 15, 2004 — Sebastopol, California. Nutiva, an organic foods company specializing in hemp- and coconut-based food products, today introduced certified organic shelled hemp seeds in a 10-ounce stand-up pouch. “We are pleased to offer these great tasting certified-organic hemp seeds in our resealable pouch,” [...]

October 15, 2004 – Sebastopol, California — The Nutiva company and the entire hemp food industry breathed a collective sigh of relief last week when the Bush Administration chose not to appeal the Ninth Circuit court’s unanimous decision that hemp foods are perfectly legal for sale and consumption in the United States. The government had [...]

(Sebastopol , CA) Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of organic hemp and coconut food products, today announced it has made a two-thousand dollar donation to the GE-Free Sonoma County initiative scheduled to go on the November 2nd ballot. “We are pleased to support progressive California communities fighting the release of genetically engineered foods and organisms [...]

(Sebastopol , CA) Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of hemp food products, recently announced the introduction of its news 29 oz Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil — a raw unrefined multi-purpose, cooking oil imported from the Philippines. “We’re pleased to offer our customers a super-healthy, medium-chain fat with a delicious taste of the tropics,” said Nutiva [...]

The Trans Fat Free Cooking Oil Whose Time Has Come Again (Sebastopol, CA) Coconut oil is back and healthier than ever thanks to Nutiva, of Sebastopol , California . Now vying for cupboard space next to olive oil, in its purest, unrefined form coconut oil is a healthy, all-purpose cooking oil once dismissed from American [...]

Sebastopol, CA (March 5, 2004) — Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of hemp food products, today announced the extension of its product offerings with raw, organic, extra-virgin coconut oil imported from the Philippines. “We’re pleased to offer our customers a super-healthy medium-chain fat with a rich aroma and an enticing light flavor,” said Nutiva founder [...]

Sebastopol, CA (March 1, 2004) — Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of hemp food products, is planning to celebrate the hemp industry’s historic 9th Circuit Court victory with three parties in California. Come enjoy delicious hemp foods and meet with like-minded people who realize the important role hemp will play in creating a more sustainable [...]

‘Sebastopol, CA (February 26, 2004) — Nutiva, a manufacturer of hemp food products, today announced the expansion of its product focus to include organic coconut products. “Nutiva customers often ask me what kind of cooking oil is the healthiest. While hemp oil is best used raw for dressings, coconut oil is the ideal all-purpose cooking [...]

Sebastopol, CA (February 24, 2004) — Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of hemp food products, today announced the hiring of Jim Rabiolo as its national sales manager. “We’re very excited to have Jim help accelerate Nutiva’s sales, and—with the hemp foods industry’s recent court victory—the timing couldn’t be better,” says Nutiva founder and president John [...]

Sebastopol, CA – On September 7, 2003, New Hope Media announced that Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein Powder is the winner of the New Product Showcase Award in the supplements category. The industry’s largest trade event with more than 4,000 booths, Natural Product Expo East was hosted by New Hope Media in Washington DC on September [...]

Sebastopol, CA (September 5, 2003) – Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of organic hemp food products, today announced its $1,000 donation as a founding supporter of the newly formed Organic Center for Education and Promotion. “In addition to its efforts to prove organic benefits through scientific research, the Organic Center will work to communicate those [...]

Sebastopol, CA (July, 17 2003) Nutiva, a Northern California manufacturer of hemp food products, today announced the availability of its latest innovation, Organic Hemp Protein Powder. The new product is an organic food containing 37% protein, 43% fiber, 0% net carbs, 9% beneficial fats (omega-3,-6, and –9 plus GLA), chlorophyll, vitamin E and iron. The [...]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – U.S. COURT of APPEALS for the NINTH CIRCUIT – The Hemp Industries Association (HIA), member food and body care companies, and their customers applauded a decision issued today by the US Court of Appeals in San Francisco, invalidating the Drug Enforcement Administration’s October 2001 “Interpretive Rule” that would have construed the [...]

Sebastopol, CA – The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a “stay” on the DEA’s proposed March 21, 2003, “final” rules. Along with the March 2002, ruling on the “interim” rules, the Court has now twice rejected DEA’s attempt to ban hemp foods. “It’s a great legal victory that affirms Americans’ rights to enjoy hemp [...]

Sebastopol, Calif. (March 31, 2003) ­ With the U.S. military invasion of Iraq underway, the government’s Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is waging a controversial war on another front and hoping that the public is too distracted to notice. On March 21, 2003, the DEA issued a final rule regarding the legality of hemp foods ­ [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced today two final rules which address the legal status of products derived from the cannabis plant. These cannabis products, which are referred to by some members of the public as “hemp” products, often contain the hallucinogenic substance tetrahydrocannabinols (THC). THC is the primary psychoactive chemical found [...]

Sebastopol, CA- An increasing number of studies and media stories have focused on the benefits of consuming foods rich in Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). These Omega-3 foods, including walnuts, fish, and the seeds of flax and hemp, contribute to healthy brain, heart, skin and hormonal functions. To meet the growing demand for Omega-3 foods, [...]

Sebastopol, CA- Although consumption of fish is widely touted by medical and nutrition experts as good for the heart and overall health, in large part due to its content of essential fatty acids, more and more medical studies are raising concerns due to toxic levels of mercury in fish. Both USA Today and the San [...]

Sebastopol, CA – Oil changes aren’t just necessary for the well being of automobiles. Rotating and substituting vegetable oils is an easy and fun way to ensure optimum nutrition. As more and more clinical studies demonstrate the critical role played by Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) for enhancing and maintaining health, people are finally realizing the [...]

Sebastopol, CA – Imagine a hardy “Jack in the Beanstalk” plant that requires no harsh pesticides or herbicides and grows incredibly fast with fibers twice the strength of a tree – while yielding the most nutritious and delicious seed on earth. In this utopian dream the crop will create thousands of jobs for farming communities [...]

Organic Foods Company Supports Oregon Citizens Group that is Fighting Big Corporations that Don’t Want People to Know About Modified Ingredients in Their Food Ojai, CA – Nutiva recently demonstrated its commitment to its guiding principle, “Nourishing People and Planet,” by donating $1,500 to Oregon Concerned Citizens for Safe Food. In July, the Oregon group [...]

Sebastopol, CA – The company that pioneered the original hemp nutrition bar in 1999 is leading the way once again by launching the only certified organic hemp oil and gel capsules widely distributed in the U.S. Nutiva’s delicious organic hemp oil is packed with nutritional value. As more and more clinical studies demonstrate the critical [...]

Sebastopol, CA– Health-conscious consumers are increasingly choosing omega-3-rich hemp and flax foods as part of a healthful, balanced diet. Nutiva is proud to add two new organic bars: our Flax and Chocolate, made with real chocolate, rice crisps, honey, and the nutritious seeds of flax, sesame, and sunflower; and our Hemp and Date, which includes [...]

On October 9, 2001, the US DEA published new rules to ban all hemp foods containing any THC. Nutiva’s hemp food products contain no detectable THC and are thus legal to consume. HOWEVER, with advancing testing procedures that can check down to parts per billion, hemp food products are at a potential risk. On 10-19,2001 [...]

After extensive meetings and discussions with most of the major hemp food companies, it has become clear that according to the official Health Canada testing protocol, none of these hemp food companies have any detectable THC in their products. These companies feel they comply with the DEA’s regulations as written and wish to reassure distributors, [...]

John W Roulac, president of Nutiva to demonstrate how to make hemp milk and discuss the many benefits of hempseed one of nature’s richest plant sources of EFAs and protein. Sebastopol, CA -The San Francisco Vegetarian Society is sponsoring a World Vegetarian Celebration event at Fort Mason, Building A in San Francisco on September 30th [...]

Nutiva, a Sebastopol, California, natural food manufacturer, will introduce its new line of hemp tortilla chips at the upcoming Natural Products Expo in Anaheim on Friday. In recent comparative sampling tests with two leading natural chip brands, consumers rated Nutiva chips first in taste. Nutiva will initially offer two flavors of its hemp chips. Several [...]

Sebastopol, CA — The Sebastopol-based hemp foods manufacturer, Nutiva, introduces America’s first third party certified hemp product–The Original Organic Hempseed Bar. The bar’s organic ingredients include sunflower seeds, honey, shelled hempseeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds and is certified organic by Quality Assurance International of San Diego, CA. Nutiva founder and president, John W. Roulac, said, [...]