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NUTRILITE™ Farming

NUTRILITE is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest and process plants on their own certified organic farms (based on an independent review by international market research firm Euromonitor Consultancy).

(Certified by official certification agencies in accordance with the laws of the country where the farms are located.) This very important claim was, once again, re-substantiated in 2006.

In order to substantiate this claim, global vitamin and dietary supplement brands were reviewed, and brand owners had to meet these criteria:

  • have full or partial ownership and control of both the farms and manufacturing facilities where ingredients for the brand are grown, harvested and manufactured
  • the farms must be certified as organic farms(certified by official certification agencies in accordance with the laws of the countrywhere the farms are located)
  • the brand is marketed and distributed globally, in at least four of seven defined global regions.

    NUTRILITE Farming Techniques (PDF 157KB)



    Nutrilite Farming Around the World

    With over 2590 hectares (6400 acres) on four farms California, Washington, Mexico, and Brazil in three countries are operating truly multinationally.

    Plant concentrates used in NUTRILITE™ products that have not been grown on Nutrilite farms must meet strict the quality standards of Nutrilite.  Agricultural scientists working with Nutrilite farms have established the NutriCert programme.



    NutriCert Programme

    NutriCert is a farm certification programme. It analyses and ensures that the farms supplying botanical materials adhere to the farming Philosophy of the NUTRILITE brand.

    As part of the NutriCert programme, agricultural scientists work with all the farms to help them adhere to nature-orientated farming principles.

    There are 5 main principles upon which the NutriCert programme is based:

    • Crop and vegetation diversity, including vertical diversity of herbs, trees, and bushes; and integration of animal husbandry, beneficial insects, and microorganisms.

    • Healthy soil-building practices, such as the use of compost, beneficial soil microorganisms, erosion control, and minimal use of mineral fertilizers.
    • No soil or environmental contamination, such as using genetically modified organisms. The idea is to use integrated pest management and protect the farms from potential sources of contamination from neighbouring farms.
    • In-depth quality control standards, including proper documentation of farm inputs, traceability of crop sources, written plans to avoid contamination and control pests, and a quality assurance program for farm products sold.
    • Building a healthy social environment around the farm, providing farm employees with the opportunity for personal development, including education and training.






     

     

     

     

     


     




     

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