Hive Five™ Certified
No need to guess what's in your food or how it was made. Our experts vet every product for ingredient integrity, responsible sourcing, and great taste using our own criteria called the Hive Five.
ingredient integrity
low carbon footprint
recyclable packaging
committed to social good
rave worthy
How it does good
Supporting local sustainability on a global scale
Native Forest has been in the sustainable farming game for over 45 years. They pride themselves on doing their best. And they know that if you’re buying ethically, you’re doing all you can to support the planet, too. But they also want people to know that choosing plant-based products doesn’t necessarily mean that it's cruelty-free. In fact, a lot of the coconut milk we buy (to avoid dairy) is harvested through monkey abuse. That's why Native Forest has committed to changing this practice. Verified by PETA and certified organic, they support 15 source countries in improving their sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint. They're fully transparent in selecting farmers and packers who utilize environmentally-safe pest management, drought-resistant, organic crops, and BPA-free packaging. Their goal? A safer supply chain, and ethical foods you can feel good about buying.
Native Forest partners with growers they’ve actually met who are just as dedicated to avoiding animal labor, ensuring soil health, and promoting biodiversity. They’re also helping communities by celebrating regional foods and supporting small farms.
Learn MoreNative Forest partners with the Carbon Fund to monitor and offset their carbon footprint, working toward an even higher standard of environmentally-friendly business. By using organic coconuts, they source materials with higher water retention and less of an impact.
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In addition to more sustainable food production, they have their eye on accessible education, donating to schools and school support programs in the countries they source from.
Learn MoreNative Forest's cans and jars are 100% recyclable.
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About the Brand
Native Forest
Joel Dee founded Edward & Sons in 1978 with a goal to provide delicious and convenient vegetarian foods crafted solely from familiar and wholesome ingredients. He drove throughout the USA towing his home (an Airstream trailer) behind him, sampling and selling his first products to health food stores and distributors along the way. In 1999, they created their Native Forest brand which carries delicious, ethically sourced, organic coconut milk, fruits, and vegetables.
How to use
Want your last-minute party to feel meticulously planned? Dip these hearts in melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, then bake, for a showstopping snack your guests won’t forget.
