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Campaign pushes Hershey’s, Mars to either label GMOs or drop them GMO Inside, a national coalition of companies and organizations, has marshaled a public Valentine’s Day campaign to pressure Hershey and Mars to drop GMO ingredients or to label them in their chocolate candies. Hershey and Mars combined comprise nearly 70 percent of the U.S. [...]

Shape Magazine features our delicious Organic Coconut Manna. Spread the Love Escape the peanut (and almond) gallery and dig your knife or spoon into the assortment of nut and seed butters out there Long limited to two options—creamy or crunchy peanut butter—taste buds (and those allergic to the legume) screamed with joy when almond butter [...]

Our founder John Roulac featured in the Richmond Confidential, offering his opinions on the state of the union concerning GMO labeling after the defeat of proposition 37. On a sunbaked October afternoon, as shoppers munched on sliced apple samples and children dug into bags of kettle corn at the Main Street Farmers’ Market at Nevin [...]

Our founder and CEO John Roulac featured in Natural Products Insider on the outcome of California’s proposition 37 initiative: Prop 37 Supporters Look Ahead Proposition 37, which would have required foods sold in California to be labeled for any genetically modified organisms (GMOs) they contain, had little trouble getting the signatures required to appear on [...]

Last Wednesday, California voted on whether to approve Proposition 37, which would require all food manufacturers, distributors and retailers to add labels that identify genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). Proposition 37 has been defeated by 53.7 percent of voters against the mandatory labeling of GMO’s, but the campaign is far from over. “It was really a [...]

Local Coverage from the San Francisco Business Insider on our new exciting product line. Which features: Organic Coconut Sugar, Coconut Chips, Coconut Fine-Shred Macaroon, and Coconut Flour. Hemp pioneer Nutiva grows product line When he started Nutiva in 1999, John Roulac was a hemp food activist peddling a fringe product. But times have changed, and business [...]

Local news outlet, the Richmond Confidential featured us recently in an article covering our exciting grand opening party. Continue below for an excerpt. Nutiva hosts grand opening Terry Harris spent the last four years bouncing between temp agencies and commuting to the South Bay to find work, never able to find a full-time job. Then [...]

Nutiva on ABC 7 News. Job Fair coverage, including interview with Nutiva CEO and Founder John W. Roulac.

Nutiva Founder and CEO John W. Roulac was recently interviewed on KGO/ABC in the San Francisco Bay Area.  Listen here: John W. Roulac Radio Interview

Derived from the word chian (which translates to oily), this plant originates from Mexico and Guatemala. A once highly accessible seed whose benefits were not well known, it has recently seen a surge in popularity. To get the inside scoop on what to expect from this gluten-free super seed in the coming years, we asked John Roulac, CEO of Nutiva.

Americans on average do not consume enough fiber. Nutiva Chia Seeds combat this problem by offering a high amount of fiber, healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and essential protein. For more on the subject of fiber we recommend this article from Food Business News. Fiber and . . . Fiber-rich ingredients also may offer omega-3 fatty acids, [...]

This article originally appeared on Forbes.com on 06/08/2012 and was written by Alison Griswold , Forbes Staff. Newly proposed legislation would legalize the cultivation of cannabis, in the form of industrial hemp, at the federal level. Hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa, the same plant species that yields marijuana, and is illegal to grow in the [...]

Ten years ago, John Roulac was fighting the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration over a banned shipment of hemp seeds he needed for his embryonic health food business in Sebastopol.

This week, Roulac is moving into a 200,000-square-foot building in Point Richmond to accommodate his fast-growing company, Nutiva, which sells hemp-infused protein powder, shakes and seeds, plus non-hemp coconut oil and chia seeds.

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 Coconut 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 [...]

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!” [...]