Once Upon a Farm Publishes 2025 Impact Report, Strengthening Its Vision for the Future of Food
Once Upon a Farm, the organic and mission-driven food company dedicated to providing fresh, nutritious meals and snacks for children and families, has released its 2025 Impact Report, detailing the company’s progress in advancing childhood nutrition, sustainable agriculture, and environmental responsibility. The report outlines achievements across three key pillars of its sustainability framework: Empowering Healthy Communities, Farming for People and Planet, and Reducing Our Impact.
The report also marks another significant milestone for the company with its recertification as a Certified B Corporation, reaffirming its commitment to balancing business growth with social and environmental responsibility. As both a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp, Once Upon a Farm continues to integrate purpose-driven practices into every aspect of its operations, from ingredient sourcing and packaging innovation to community partnerships and nutrition accessibility initiatives.
According to John Foraker, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Once Upon a Farm, the company was founded with a mission that extends far beyond selling food products.
“From the beginning, our focus has been on creating meaningful change in childhood nutrition while helping build a healthier, more equitable future,” Foraker said. “Governance, accountability, and long-term impact are central to how we operate. Whether it is expanding access to nutritious food, sourcing responsibly, or reducing environmental impacts, we believe shaping the future of food requires intentional action and continuous commitment.”
The 2025 report demonstrates how the company is working to create a food system that supports healthier children, stronger communities, and more sustainable agricultural practices.
Expanding Access to Nutritious Food
One of the core priorities highlighted in the report is Once Upon a Farm’s continued effort to increase access to fresh, organic nutrition for families across the United States.
Central to these efforts is the company’s participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), one of the nation’s most important nutrition assistance programs. WIC provides nutritional support to pregnant women, infants, and young children during critical developmental stages.
In 2025, Once Upon a Farm strengthened its commitment to the program by continuing to offer products approved under WIC. The company remains the first and only organic refrigerated baby food brand authorized within the program, helping make fresh, organic nutrition more accessible to families who rely on federal nutrition assistance.
The company views WIC participation as a critical component of its broader mission to ensure that healthy food options are available to all children, regardless of economic circumstances.
Jennifer Garner, actress, entrepreneur, and Co-Founder of Once Upon a Farm, emphasized the importance of making nutritious food accessible to every family.
“As a mother, I understand how important good nutrition is during childhood,” Garner said. “Our commitment to programs like WIC reflects our belief that healthy, farm-fresh food should not be considered a luxury. Every child deserves access to quality nutrition that supports their growth and wellbeing.”
Beyond WIC, Once Upon a Farm continues to invest in charitable partnerships and community support programs. Through its ongoing collaboration with Save the Children, the company has now donated more than 1.2 million meals to children and families facing food insecurity. The partnership aims to address nutritional gaps in underserved communities while supporting long-term child health outcomes.
In addition to meal donations, the company supports local communities through philanthropic initiatives, product donations, and employee volunteer programs designed to strengthen community wellbeing.
Supporting Sustainable Agriculture and Farmworkers
As a company built around organic food production, Once Upon a Farm continues to prioritize agricultural practices that support environmental health and long-term food system resilience.
The report notes that the company sourced more than 30 million pounds of certified organic ingredients during 2025. Organic farming practices play a key role in supporting soil health, reducing synthetic chemical use, encouraging biodiversity, and improving the sustainability of agricultural systems.
A major focus area for the company has been strengthening transparency and responsibility throughout its supply chain. To achieve this, Once Upon a Farm expanded its partnership with the Equitable Food Initiative (EFI), an organization that promotes worker wellbeing, food safety, and sustainable farming practices.
During 2025, the company sourced approximately 10 million pounds of fruit—including apples, pears, and cherries—from EFI-certified orchards. By working with farms that meet rigorous standards for worker engagement and responsible production, Once Upon a Farm aims to create a more resilient and ethical supply network.
The company also continued supporting farmworker-focused initiatives through advocacy and collaborative programs designed to improve working conditions and encourage innovation within agricultural communities. These efforts reflect a broader commitment to ensuring that the people who grow and harvest food are included in conversations about the future of agriculture.
By investing in responsible sourcing and worker wellbeing, Once Upon a Farm seeks to strengthen the agricultural ecosystem while supporting the communities that make food production possible.
Advancing Packaging and Climate Goals
Environmental stewardship remains another major focus area outlined in the 2025 Impact Report.
One of the company’s most significant sustainability achievements was the successful rollout of its redesigned all-polyethylene pouch packaging across its entire pouch portfolio. The packaging was developed with future recyclability in mind and uses approximately 20 percent less plastic than previous designs.
According to the report, the packaging redesign helped eliminate nearly 440,000 pounds of plastic usage during 2025. In addition, the updated packaging contributed to a 13 percent reduction in carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions per pouch compared with the earlier format.
These improvements demonstrate how product innovation can play a meaningful role in reducing environmental impacts while maintaining product quality and convenience for consumers.
The company has also continued investing in renewable energy as part of its broader climate strategy. During 2025, Once Upon a Farm increased its procurement of Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), matching the energy used in manufacturing its products with renewable energy generation.
As production volumes increased, the company scaled its renewable energy investments accordingly, reinforcing its commitment to reducing the environmental footprint associated with manufacturing operations.
These renewable energy initiatives align with Once Upon a Farm’s responsibilities as a Public Benefit Corporation and support its long-term objective of contributing to healthier communities and more sustainable food systems.
Building a Better Food Future
The 2025 Impact Report highlights Once Upon a Farm’s belief that childhood nutrition, environmental sustainability, and community wellbeing are deeply connected. The company views progress in these areas as essential to creating a healthier and more equitable food system for future generations.
From expanding access to organic nutrition through WIC and charitable partnerships to supporting responsible farming practices, farmworker wellbeing, sustainable packaging, and renewable energy investments, the report illustrates how the company continues to integrate purpose into its business strategy.
While celebrating the progress achieved over the past year, Once Upon a Farm acknowledges that significant challenges remain across nutrition access, sustainability, and food system resilience. The company says it remains committed to learning, adapting, and investing in initiatives that can drive meaningful change for children, families, farmers, and communities.
As it looks ahead, Once Upon a Farm intends to continue leveraging its position as a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B Corp to help shape a food system that is healthier, more sustainable, and more inclusive for everyone.
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