Product Description

Grown on small organic family farms in Ecuador, Nutiva Red Palm is certified organic, Non-GMO and fair trade. Nutiva partner with natural habitats to ensure that no deforestation or habitat destruction results from the growing or harvesting process. Natural habitats seeks to empower and support farmers. Committed to the sustainable production of organic and fairly traded products, they also contribute to social development in the community through education and nutrition programs. They allocate 1% of sales to social and environmental stewardship programs. Projects have included building a small health clinic and providing sports uniforms for the local youth. The region in Ecuador where our organic red palm oil is grown has numerous small family farms, averaging 10 hectares (about 25 acres), interspersed throughout the regional forests. These subsistence farms were planted many years ago and are now being worked by second and third generation farming families. Palm oil grown in Southeast Asia is associated with destruction of rainforest and orangutan habitat. It is important to note that in addition to the work we do with natural habitats, orangutans do not live in Ecuador and our red palm does not contribute to deforestation or habitat destruction. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose, treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.