Did you know that ocean freight is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions? That’s why we try to keep as local (within the US) as possible for all aspects of the product, from ingredients, to materials, to packaging; and our centrally located fulfillment centers help to reduce average shipping distances. By continuing to offer bulk sizes, we can optimize palletization of products AND we reduce the amount of packaging used and shipments made to customers.

We maintain close relationships with all our suppliers, and engage in open communication with them about business practices and raw material sourcing. By continuing to use minimal, whole ingredients, we optimize shipping from just one (or two) suppliers (compared to multiple suppliers), which also makes it easier to source sustainably. Our shelf stable products eliminate the need for refrigeration (which requires a lot of energy) and reduce food waste due to spoilage.

Using our products eliminates multiple non-recyclable containers from going to landfills. Recently, we have switched our paste products to a more sustainable, cradle-to-cradle packaging: our glass jars are designed to be reused multiple life cycles by consumers, and can be recycled through easily-accessible city programs. Our powder products are packaged in pouches made from a post-consumer recycled material, which allows us to reduce our carbon footprint, lessen our impact on landfills, and meet our overall sustainability goals, without relying on our customers to properly recycle or compost the package after use.