Nature's Path

Nature's Path Foods, Inc.
Company typePrivate
IndustryOrganic food
Founded1985; 39 years ago (1985)
FounderArran Stephens; Ratana Stephens
Headquarters,
Canada
Area served
42 countries worldwide
Key people
Arjan Stephens, President; Jyoti Stephens, Vice-President; Arran Stephens, Co-Founder and Board Member; Ratana Stephens, Co-Founder and Board Member
ProductsBreakfast cereal; granola, oatmeal, tortilla chips, toaster pastries, waffles
Number of employees
700
DivisionsEnviroKidz, Love Crunch, Que Pasa, Qi'a
SubsidiariesAnita's Organic Flour
Websitenaturespath.com

Nature's Path Foods, commonly known as Nature's Path, is a privately held, family-owned producer of certified organic foods. Originally known for its breakfast cereals, it now has a portfolio of more than 150 products. Founded in 1985 by Arran and Ratana Stephens, Nature's Path employs approximately 500 people, with manufacturing facilities in Canada and the United States and sales in more than 40 countries.[1] All of its products are vegetarian, certified organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Nature's Path is a triple bottom line social enterprise and is recognized for incorporating the notion of sustainability into its business practices through its support of various charitable and eco-friendly initiatives.[2] The company is regularly named one of Canada's best employers.[3]

  1. ^ Heimbuch, Jaymi (2008-10-31). "Arran Stephens of Nature's Path on Independence in the Fast-Consolidating Food Industry". TreeHugger. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  2. ^ "Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability News: Nature's Path: A Quirkily Beautiful Shift Towards Sustainable Branding". Enn.com. 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2013-04-02.
  3. ^ "BC's Top Employers". Canadastop100.com. 2013-02-06. Retrieved 2013-04-02.