America’s leading avocado oil brand, Chosen Foods, proudly announced today that it has achieved B Corporation™ (B Corp™) certification, one of the few on the market guaranteed to be 100% pure. This prestigious certification underscores the brand’s dedication to sustainable practices across environmental performance, business standards, governance, community involvement, and customer engagement. To become B Corp Certified, companies must undergo a rigorous assessment and attain a B Impact Assessment score of at least 80. Chosen Foods surpassed these requirements, highlighting its long-standing commitment to accountability and transparency in its mission-driven business.
“We’re honored to receive this certification as a testament to our commitment to positively impacting people and our planet,” said Douglas MacFarlane, CEO of Chosen Foods. “From day one, we’ve been dedicated to building a responsible business with our better-for-you kitchen staples that replace bad fats with good fats from 100% pure avocado oil. Achieving B Corp Certification is an exciting milestone recognizing these efforts, and we’re proud to join the growing movement of companies working to create the positive change we need in the world.”
Chosen Foods emphasizes the impact of its business and operational decisions on all stakeholders, not just shareholders, to foster a positive, material impact on society and the environment. Key steps leading to its B Corp Certification include:
- Utilizing primarily bruised or damaged avocados that would otherwise go to waste to produce its 100% pure avocado oil.
- Conducting regular supplier visits to monitor environmental impacts and ensure waste reduction and sustainable growing practices align with Chosen Foods’ standards.
- Repurposing leftover matter from the oil extraction process into natural gas, animal feed, or fertilizer.
- Performing packaging footprint assessments to evaluate the environmental impact from conception to sale.
- Purchasing carbon offsets for all scope 1 and 2 emissions and a percentage of scope 3 emissions.
- Tracking all greenhouse emissions to maintain a cleaner business model and ensure a safer planet.
Chosen Foods is committed to providing consumers with better-for-you kitchen staples made from 100% pure avocado oil, guaranteeing the quality and purity of its products. By achieving B Corp status, Chosen Foods pledges to contribute to sustainable and economic system change while delivering products that benefit both people and the planet.
