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Ownership Matters: Best Practices in Farming, Manufacturing, and Quality

  

Natural Factors is an INFRA sponsor. Article provided by Natural Factors. 

True ownership sets Natural Factors apart. As a family-owned business with soil-to-supplement control, we’ve consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to delivering quality every step of the way.  

Decades of Expertise and Experience  

Natural Factors is deeply rooted in the natural products industry, going back to the 1950s. We’re passionately dedicated to consistently delivering the highest quality, efficacious dietary supplements to market, always going above and beyond industry and required standards. We proudly control every step of the process, from over 1,000 acres of organic, regenerative farmlands to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, distribution, and everything in between, giving us direct control of product quality. As an additional layer of excellence, all Natural Factors products are third-party certified by ISURA. 

Regenerative Farming Practices for Over 30 Years 

At Natural Factors, we ARE the farmers! In the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley lies our expansive main Natural Factors farm – pristine, regenerative certified organic land nestled between two glacial-fed lakes. Every spring, for thousands of years, the lakes flood and deposit glacial silt in some of the richest and most fertile soil in the world, as deep as 6–15 feet in places! All crops grown on our farms are propagated from true-species, non-GMO seeds from our own seed bank. We have full control over the harvest, which includes selectively handpicking plants when actives are at their optimal levels. 

On our regenerative farms, we employ crop rotation and diverse cover crops, little to no tilling, and no fences so wildlife can roam and graze. In addition, pesticides are never used, not even approved organic ones, relying instead on beneficial insects and frogs to control pests. 

 Natural Factors Farm, Okanagan Valley British Columbia

We ARE the Manufacturers 

Natural Factors is one of the few brands in the supplement industry that controls manufacturing from start to finish. We have almost 1 million square feet of facilities across Canada, Australia, and the US. Extraction, encapsulation, production, softgel manufacturing, research, and lab analyses all happen in-house.  

An example of our unique capabilities is the process for our Whole Earth & Sea® Multivitamin & Mineral supplements. Using our proprietary EnviroSimplex® cold process, we harvest the highest-nutrient parts of our crops to create highly concentrated extracts.  

             Natural Factors Softgel Production Process

There’s Testing, and Then There’s Testing the Natural Factors Way 

Regardless of where the ingredients come from, you can feel confident that Natural Factors goes far and above the requirements to deliver clean, pure, and safe supplements. This includes multiple rounds of in-house testing, including testing every finished batch for potency (not required in the US), plus ensuring that all Natural Factors products are third-party tested by ISURA. 

Unsurpassed Quality Assurance 

Our facilities conform to the FDA’s cGMP as well as Canada’s NNHPD requirements. Additionally, we’re certified by the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia (TGA), one of the most stringent third-party standards in the world.  

Third-Party Certified & Tested for Over 800 Possible Contaminants 

ISURA is a not-for-profit laboratory with one of the highest testing standards in the world. Using state-of-the-art equipment, including mass spectrometry, they test for over 800 pesticides, solvents, heavy metals, and other contaminants, including glyphosate. The ISURA seal of approval is your guarantee that our products are non-GMO, safe, pure, and potent. 

Excellence in Science & Education 

Another thing that sets Natural Factors apart is the breadth of knowledge of the scientific experts who work for the company. Drawn from around the world and chosen for their unique training and background, our scientists, educators, and quality-control specialists are recognized experts in their fields. 

Caring for People & Our World 

Whether it’s reducing our footprint, supporting research and education, making charitable donations, or giving products to people in need, Natural Factors gives back in many ways locally, nationally, and around the world. We are proudly B-Corp certified, using business as a force for good. For over 20 years, we’ve been a dedicated supporter of Vitamin Angels, donating $100,000 worth of product each year to help at-risk populations, including children, pregnant women, and new mothers.  

Natural Factors is always working to reduce waste and improve energy efficiency at both our offices and manufacturing facilities. An example of this commitment is our US head office in Monroe, Washington which is LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certified. We are also certified carbon neutral. 

A Top Industry Brand, Committed to Independent Retailers 

Natural Factors is one of the top 5 brands in the industry.* We are uniquely committed to the independent retailers who are at the heart of our industry. We will never sell to mass-market or big-box stores, and we will always control MAP pricing and offer programs to help you remain competitive. We will do all we can to help you thrive, so let’s thrive together. 

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*Total US Natural Enhanced Channel, TPL Universe last 52 weeks ending 9/8/24. 


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