Nutiva Unveils New Organic Liquid Coconut Oils

Richmond, Calif.– Nutiva®, pioneer of plant-based organic foods that nurture vitality, today launched two new Organic Liquid Coconut Oils, in Classic and Garlic. Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oils are perfect replacements for traditional cooking oils like olive or canola, and ideal for sautéing, cooking and baking up to 350°F. These innovative USDA Certified Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified liquid oils are extracted from fresh organic coconuts, and crafted through a patented organic process that gently removes the fats in virgin coconut oil that remain solid at room temperature.

Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oils are hexane free, and made without any chemicals or filler oils, so there’s no harsh aftertaste. The result is clean, light coconut oils that remain liquid, even at cooler temperatures. Enjoy Organic Liquid Coconut oils in sauces, dips, salads, popcorn and more! For savory recipes, Organic Liquid Coconut Oil with Garlic elevates bold flavors without any harshness.

“The popularity of coconut oil has rapidly expanded making it one of the most popular oils in most plant-based and clean eaters’ kitchens,” said John Roulac, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Nutiva. “However, there is a lack of viable organic selections when it comes to swapping out traditional, heavily flavored coconut oils. Keeping in mind what the consumer is missing, we’ve developed our Organic Liquid Coconut Oils without harsh chemical solvents, like hexane, and other unappealing ingredients. We wanted to create a unique and versatile cooking oil with all the benefits of traditional coconut oil, but with more subtle flavors, fluidity and sustainability.”

Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oils are made from virgin coconut oil, while many non-organic liquid coconut oils are derived from highly processed refined coconut oil. The new products are also vegan, non-hydrogenated and contain 0g of trans fats. Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oils are sold online at Nutiva.com, and begin shipping to retailers nationwide in August.

Additional product details include:

· Organic Liquid Coconut Oil in Classic – Derived from Nutiva’s pure Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, this versatile cooking oil has a light coconut flavor for a variety of sweet and savory recipes. Available in 8, 16 and 32-ounce BPA-free bottles.

· Organic Liquid Coconut Oil in Garlic – The Classic infused with organic garlic for a light and savory aroma; perfect for adding the aromatic essence of garlic to vegetables, stir-fries and more. Available in 8-ounce glass bottle.

Like all other Nutiva products, new Organic Liquid Coconut Oils help support small organic farming communities, by donating one percent of sales to programs that support sustainable agriculture and healthy communities. Nutiva has donated more than $4 million to date. The company has also provided 100,000 coconut seedlings to organic coconut farmers in the Philippines, and supports programs that give farmers access to sustainable agriculture training, an early warning system for typhoons, and warns of pest outbreaks.

Nutiva Organic Liquid Coconut Oils join the company’s ever-growing line of Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, paleo-friendly, naturally gluten-free, OU certified kosher, and Fair-Trade products. For more information, recipe ideas, or information on Nutiva’s social-impact and sustainability efforts, please visit www.nutiva.com.

About Nutiva

Nutiva was founded in 1999 with a single purpose in mind: to revolutionize the way the world eats. Today Nutiva nurtures vitality by consciously curating the world’s finest organic plant-based foods, including coconut, chia, hemp and red palm products. Nutiva donates one percent of sales to support sustainable agriculture; a contribution of more than $4 million to date. Nutiva products are offered nationwide, as well as in Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Canada. For more information, visit www.nutiva.com