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In 2011, adventurer Katie Spotz became the youngest person ever to row an ocean solo after 70 days alone at sea. As part of the challenge, Katie was raising funds and awareness for the Blue Planet Network to help communities worldwide gain access to safe drinking.

In 1999, John W. Roulac started a food company called Nutiva as a way to create a marketplace for hemp farmers while “nourishing people and planet.” In 2009 and 2010, Nutiva was named one of the fastest-growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and it has the ambitious goals of reaching $100million in sales by [...]

(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.

A bit of Nutiva History with its 1999 Press Release during the DEA attack on hemp foods industry.

In the August 2011 issue of Lucky Magazine, surfer and owner of Love A Yoga Space Sian Gordon reveals the secrets to her fabulous hair.  Guess what brand is her Cooconut Oil of choice?    

Recent coverage by Forbes recognizes Nutiva’s outstanding growth and our role in taking on industry giants. Our Mission is “Nourishing People and Planet” and we continue to do so everyday.

Guess what Actress and Singer Zoë Kravitz uses to keep her skin glowing? Nutiva Coconut Oil! Zoë is quoted: “Instead of body lotion, I like pure, organic coconut oil.  It smells fantastic and makes my skin glow.” Check out the April issue of Lucky Magazine for the whole scoop!

Join us for a Panel Discussion, Tuesday, March 29th 7 – 8:30pm Broad Art Center, Room 2160 E UCLA Campus Part of Hemp History Week.  Hemp for Health & Sustainability. Panelists include Brendan Brazier, John Roulac, and Steve Levine. Download a printable PDF version of this poster HERE. For more information, visit www.HempHistoryWeek.com

Nutiva’s Hempseeds are featured here on ABC’s Good Morning America Health Food Segment along with other information on healthy eating. Paying attention to the color of the food we eat can help us identify essential missing nutrients in our daily meals. To watch the full show click below on the embedded video and enjoy!

Nutiva Hempseeds were one of 5 products reviewed by Phil Lempert today on his Supermarket Guru segment.  He declared Nutiva Hempseeds a HIT, and gave us a score of 93.    Click on the image below to watch the video.   Here’s what Phil Lempert had to say about Nutiva Hempseeds: Score: 93 This product [...]

(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 [...]

This week Bloomberg ran a feature story on Nutiva’s long-standing support for Hemp Farming. John Roulac, CEO and Founder of Nutiva has a history of Challenging the DEA in his commitment to Hemp foods and other products.

Phil Lempert recently reviewed our Nutiva Coconut Manna™ Product on his Supermarket Guru show.  Here’s what he had to say: “This product is a HIT! You might remember a couple of months ago I introduced you to coconut butter which was just whole coconut that was pressed and in individual packets. Nutiva has gone one better [...]

Earlier this year, Nutiva Founder and CEO John Roulac was interviewed for Evolving Wellness.com by Evita Ochel.  Here’s an excerpt from that interview. If you’re not already a fan of Evolving Wellness.com, we suggest you head over there and have a look around.  We think you’ll find a lot to like! As more and more [...]

Here’s a great Feature Story on Nutiva, as we prepare to move our HQ.  From Ventura County Star. Read the original article HERE. Nutiva, with its headquarters and warehouse in Santa Paula, has been a pioneer in getting hemp food products to consumers. Now in its 11th year, the company has branched out into coconut [...]

He started by selling blackberries to his neighbors as a young boy and later founded one of the most innovative companies in the health food industry. John W Roulac is a man who lives and works for what he truly believes in – healthy, holistic living. His goal is to move beyond conventional food industry [...]

SparkPeople.com by Liza Barnes June 18, 2008 I have a wallet made of hemp. Although I’ve seen some very fashionable hemp accessories, mine’s really old and not very cute, but I can’t justify buying a new one until it wears out. I guess I’ve learned firsthand that hemp fiber is strong, durable, and long-lasting. But [...]

kitchentable.com By Andrew Zimmern June 11, 2008 5 Questions with Raw Foodie Ani Phyo Most Bizarre Foods fans are accustomed to seeing Andrew eat insects, pungent cheeses and uncommon cuts of meat. However, in the upcoming Los Angeles episode (which will air next season), AZ checks out an unconventional food movement. What could epitomize the [...]

NewParadigmDigest April 01, 2008 From the age of three, John Roulac was blessed to spend his summers playing among the tide pools and forests of the Pacific Northwest. When a truck driver dumped nuclear waste nine miles from his family’s home, John began his central life journey–to study natural systems and discover practical solutions to [...]

Daily Pilot By Andrea March 21, 2008 How To Replace Health & Beauty Products With Nutiva Coconut Oil… And Save Money! I used to go to the local drug store (CVS, Rite Aid, etc.) once a month and spend $100 or more on beauty products such as razor blades, depilatory cremes, hair conditioner, deodorant, lotion, [...]

NaturalNews.com By Mike Adams February 25, 2008 Review: The Best Tasting Green Superfood Powder Products There’s increasing awareness today about the health benefits of drinking superfood powders. Anyone who has been reading NaturalNews for very long knows that cruciferous vegetables prevent cancer, berries protect the nervous system and prevent heart disease, chlorella cleanses the liver [...]

Asheville Citizen-Times By Carol Motsinger January 16, 2008 Hemp Products are Growing a Reputation in Health Food Market ASHEVILLE — Hemp is moving from the counterculture to countertops. More hemp food products, from brownies and milk to cereals, have hit local grocery store shelves since the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals determined the Drug Enforcement [...]

Economist.com June 21, 2007 Is weed the new green? “PLANS are afoot for a great expansion of the hemp industry.” So proclaimed the Department of Agriculture in its rousing 1942 movie, “Hemp for Victory”, which urged farmers to rally to the cause: “Hemp for mooring ships! Hemp for tow lines! Hemp for tackle and gear!” [...]