Category: Sustainability

My father busy at work in his Balboa Island laboratory. He was passionate about creating supplements to help people. Balboa Island, Calif., October 1938.

Finding the Best Possible Ingredients

In the 1930s and ‘40s, when my father was looking for the best possible ingredients for his food supplements, he realized the only way he could ensure purity and safety was to grow them himself.

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Farm staff harvest dried chia. El Petacal hillside can be seen in the background. El Petacal, Mexico. 2019.

The Best of Nature Just Got Better

I continue to marvel at the innovation that takes place at our farms. To me, it’s a key reason why consumers trust the Nutrilite™ brand. Our farms are an impressive ecosystem that combines thousands of acres of fertile farmland with sustainable organic farming practices.

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A field worker harvesting sage. By using DNA barcoding, scientists now have new technology to better identify the correct genus and plant species responsible for health benefits.

Our Family Legacy of Sustainability

I remember my father telling me about the first time he became aware of the concept of sustainability, although he called it “taking care of your environment.” He became conscious of it almost 100 years ago when he first traveled to China and ventured into the interior. Sadly, it was an idea born out of tragedy.

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The pastel sunrise highlights GPS tractor operator Luis Garcia and the GPS tractor. Soon Echinacea purpurea will be harvested. Ephrata, Wash, July 2020. Photo: Darwin Hintz

The Right People & Processes Help Us Pivot Fast

When people visit Trout Lake Farm, they are often surprised at all the behind-the-scene action that takes place to ensure a steady supply of plant material for Nutrilite® products. They’re also intrigued by all the attention the team gives to research and innovation to stay on the leading edge.

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Sustainable Farming Across Generations

When the corporate office called, Darwin Hintz and his bride of three days were preparing for their honeymoon. Darwin is the Technology Manager for Trout Lake Farm and Nutrilite Global Agribusiness Operations.

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