~Nature’s Path!

Rupert Stephens, a pioneer for organic way ahead of his time, publishes his unorthodox farming methods in the book: “Sawdust is My Slave”.

Arran and Ratana open Nature’s Path Organic Foods – a familly-run vegetarian food company. (Pictured here is one of the original Nature’s Path products and packaging!)

Nature’s Path launches EnviroKidz, Optimum, hot cereals, and waffles.

Dag Falck joins the Nature’s Path family in the new position of Organic Program Manager.

• Canadian organic standards are introduced making the term “organic” legally mandated for the first time in Canada.
• Nature’s Path is named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for the first time.
• Nature’s Path publishes it’s first sustainability report.
• Nature’s Path hosts the first annual foodraiser known as “Eat Well Do Good”.
• Launch of the “Green My Ride” program who support team members who walk, bike or transit to work.

• Nature’s Path is the first to label its products with “Non GMO Project Verified” in Canada
• Launch of Love Crunch granola!
• Nature’s Path launches Bite4Bite program to support local food banks with $1 million/ year.

• Nature’s Path welcomes Que Pasa Mexican Foods to the family!
• Nature’s Path supports I-522 in Washington.
• Ratana Stephens is awarded Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada.

• Arran Stephens is awarded the OTA Organic Leadership Award & is inducted into the New Hope & CHFA Hall of Legends.
• Dag Falck is elected president of the Canadian Organic Trade Association.
• Nature’s Path launches the first Fair Trade Certified Toaster Pastries in the marketplace.

Nature’s Path is awarded Food Processing Magazine’s R&D Team of the Year.

• Arran Stephens receives Organic Pioneer Award from Rodale Institute
• Nature’s Path recognized as one of Canada’s and Top Employers
• Nature’s Path recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

• Arran Stephens, Nature’s Path Founder, purchases 5,000 acres of farmland in eastern Saskatchewan
• Nature’s Path partnered with Bullfrog Power, Canada’s leading green energy provider

• Ratana Stephens recognized as one of BC’s Influential Women in Business
• Nature’s Path recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers
• Love Crunch awarded Taste TV Healthy Gourmet Snack Award
• Arran and Ratana Stephens Awarded the Drishti Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award