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Because Nutrilite believes strongly in the power of phytonutrients and wants to use only the
best sources, many of the plant concentrates that go into NUTRILITE products come from our
own farms. In fact, NUTRILITE is the only global vitamin and mineral brand to grow, harvest,
NUTRILITE and process plants on their own certified organic farms, spread out over 6,400 acres in
PHYTONUTRIENT California, Washington state, Mexico, and Brazil.
SPECTRUM
Phytonutrients are natural, protective The best phytonutrients come from organic farms
substances found in plants that give Why go to the trouble and expense of farming organic? Plants produce phytonutrients as
them their unique color. To get the full
range of health benefits associated with a defense mechanism against pests and disease. When crops are sprayed with chemicals
phytonutrients, try to eat a rainbow of that defend the plants, they don’t have to work as hard to produce phytonutrients and the
color every day.
result is less nutritious produce. On the flip side, plants raised organically have abundant
Divide fruits and vegetables into amounts of higher-quality phytonutrients.
five groups:
Red, Orange/Yellow, Green,
Blue/Purple, and White. Owning and maintaining control over our own NUTRILITE farms, ensures that our supplements
Eat at least one fruit or vegetable
contain high-quality ingredients. Our crops are grown in accordance with nature, based on the
from each color and go for variety. following nine principles.
Despite a certain popular saying,
eating more than just an apple a day –
try tomatoes, red peppers, strawberries, 1. THE FARM IS AN ORGANISM
pomegranates, or radishes – will provide Nutrilite balances man-made and natural features and ensures that each farm has the right
you with more health benefits.
number and proportion of crops, animals, and plants, so that each farm works as a self-
Read on to discover which fruits, sustaining, living organism.
vegetables, and plants contain
specific phytonutrients to support
your health needs. NUTRILITE is 2. THE INTEGRATION AND DIVERSITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
proud that phytonutrients have been
a cornerstone of our nutritional
Nutrilite considers it crucial to have the right number and diversity of both the animals on the farm
supplements for over 70 years. and the people living on and contributing to the farm.
3. THE PRESERVATION OF HABITATS
NUTRILITE® farms require the preservation of natural ecological areas – on the farms and along roads
and waterways – to sustain native plant and animal species, and to limit erosion and water contamination.
5. NO CONTAMINATION
Nutrilite avoids the use of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers. We also use natural,
environmentally friendly methods to control weeds, insects, and other harmful predators.
6. SEED PRESERVATION
Nutrilite saves seeds as an environmentally sound practice and to support the economics of local
farmers who do not have to purchase new seed yearly.
7. TRACEABILITY
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Nutrilite records every element ever added to or taken from the soil, to guarantee the quality
of the land and the plants grown on it. Traceability includes tracking crop rotations, to the kinds of
seeds used and when they were planted.
8. SOCIAL LIFE
Nutrilite views the farm as an organism in itself, and also sees the community surrounding the
farm as an extension of that organism. Nutrilite ensures that the farm will provide economic security
and sustainability for people in the community by providing adequate health-care benefits for farm
employees and education for the children in the area.
California, USA The Agricultural Research Farm produces pomegranates and rosemary, as well as many test crops.
Our Agricultural Research Farm in Lakeview, As with all NUTRILITE farms, organic farming practices help to ensure that the phytonutrients in the
California, is the primary location where our crops are at their uppermost protective levels. Below, you’ll see the primary phytonutrient each crop
farm researchers work to improve existing is known for, as well as the health benefits they provide.
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TROUT LAKE FARM PRIMARY CROPS
Washington state, USA Primary crops grown at Trout Lake include Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia, St. John’s
Measuring 700 acres, Trout Lake Farm is wort, horseradish, white kidney beans, dandelions, valerian, peppermint, and nettles. As with all
the largest certified organic herb farm in NUTRILITE® farms, organic farming practices help to ensure that the phytonutrients in the crops are
North America. Located in the foothills of the at their uppermost protective levels. Below, you’ll see the primary phytonutrient each crop is known
Cascade Mountains, the farm’s irrigation is for, as well as the health benefits they provide.
public schools.
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RANCHO EL PETACAL PRIMARY CROPS
Jalisco, Mexico Primary crops grown at Rancho El Petacal include lemons, red grapefruit, mandarin oranges,
Rancho El Petacal, located in southwestern watercress, parsley, spinach, garlic, and alfalfa. As with all NUTRILITE farms, organic farming practices
Mexico, has the ideal growing climate with plenty help to ensure that the phytonutrients in the crops are at their uppermost protective levels. Below, you’ll
of sunshine and rainfall – the perfect conditions see the primary phytonutrient each crop is known for, as well as the health benefits they provide.
jobs for the small community of El Petacal. Our Spinach Lutein Supports vision health
commitment to sustainability goes beyond the Garlic Allyl sulfides Supports cell health
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FAZENDA NUTRIORGANICA PRIMARY CROPS
Ubajara, Brazil Besides acerola cherries, Fazenda Nutriorganica also produces passion fruit and guava. As with
Fazenda Nutriorganica is the largest NUTRILITE® all NUTRILITE farms, organic farming practices help to ensure that the phytonutrients in the crops
farm. The farm provides an ideal climate to are at their uppermost protective levels. Below, you’ll see the primary phytonutrient each crop is
produce acerola cherries year-round. The known for, as well as the health benefits they provide.
provide natural fertilizer for the crops. Guava Carotenoids Provides free radical protection