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The tool below highlights independently owned brands that are committed to organic. These brands often sustain community-scale organic farms.

It also uncovers organic brands owned by private equity, or with ownership ties to the top 100 food processors. Both scenarios lead to further consolidation and industrialization in organic.

You can use this tool to find independent brands or divest from corporations whose values don’t align with your own.

But ownership structure doesn’t tell you the whole story. Some brands in this list are rated on Cornucopia’s Organic Scorecards. Follow the links to their ratings to go deeper.

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Alexandre Family Farm Dairy, EggsFounded in 1988Independent
AlexiaFrozen FoodsAcquired in 2007Conagra Brands
AlohaSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2012Independent (Employee Owned)
Alter EcoChocolate, DessertsAcquired in 2023Private Equity (Trek One Capital)
Alvarado Street BakeryBreadFounded in 1977Independent (Co-op)
Ancient Organics Dairy, GheeFounded in 2003Independent
Annie’sPrepared Foods, SnacksAcquired in 2014General Mills
Applegate MeatAcquired in 2015Hormel Foods
Aqua ViTeaBeverages, KombuchaFounded in 2007Independent
ArdorBeverages, Energy DrinksFounded in 2021Independent
ArnoldBreadAcquired in 2008Bimbo Bakeries
Arrowhead MillsBaking, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 2019Private Equity (Hometown Foods/Brynwood Partners)
Artisana OrganicsPantry Staples, SeasoningsFounded in 2002Independent
Babylife OrganicsBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2024Independent
Back Roads GranolaCereal, GranolaFounded in 2010Independent
BanaguaBeveragesFounded in 2025Independent
Bar-U-EatSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2019Independent
Bare SnacksSnacksAcquired in 2018PepsiCo
Bearded BrothersSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2010Independent
Berri OrganicsBeveragesFounded in 2015Independent
Better BoochBeverages, KombuchaFounded in 2012Independent
Better OatsCerealAcquired in 2015Post Holdings
Better Than BouillonPantry StaplesAcquired in 2023Private Equity (EagleTree Capital)
Beyond GoodChocolate, DessertsFounded in 2008Independent
Bhakti ChaiBeverages, TeaMinority stake in 2017Molson Coors
Bhu FoodsDesserts, Snack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2006Independent
Bio OrtoPantry StaplesFounded in 2003Independent (Co-op)
Biodynamic CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 2016Independent
BioitaliaPantry StaplesFounded in 1994Independent
BionaturaePantry Staples, SpreadsFounded in 1996Independent
Birch BendersBaking, DessertsAcquired in 2023Private Equity (Hometown Foods/Brynwood Partners)
Black Forest OrganicCandy, DessertsLaunched 2015Ferrara Candy
Blake’sFrozen FoodsAcquired in 2015Conagra Brands
Blue Bottle CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeNestle sold majority stake to Centurium Capital in 2026Private Equity (Centurium Capital)
Bolthouse Fresh FoodsProduceAcquired in 2019Private Equity (Generous Brands/Butterfly Equity)
Bonafide ProvisionsBroth, Pantry StaplesFounded in 2011Independent
Bragg Live Food ProductsCondiments, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 2019Private Equity (Swander Pace Capital)
Brew Dr. KombuchaBeverages, KombuchaFounded in 2006Independent (-)
BrownberryBreadAcquired in 2008Bimbo Bakeries
Brune KitchenDesserts, Gluten-FreeFounded in 2021Independent
Buddha TeasBeverages, TeaFounded in 2009Independent
Butterball OrganicMeatLaunched in 2024Butterball LLC
Café AlturaBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 1980Independent
Café MamBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 1989Independent
Cascadian FarmFrozen Foods, ProduceAcquired in 2000General Mills
CatSpring YauponBeverages, TeaFounded in 2013Independent
Celestial SeasoningsBeverages, TeaAcquired by Kraft in 1984, sold back and merged with Hain in 2000Hain Celestial
Cha’s OrganicsBeverages, Pantry Staples, Prepared FoodsFounded in 2006Independent
Chameleon Organic CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeAcquired in 2026Venture Studio (Next In Natural)
Choice OrganicsBeverages, TeaFounded in 1989Independent
Chosen FoodsPantry StaplesMajority stake in 2021Private Equity (Butterfly Equity)
Clif BarSnack Bars, SnacksAcquired in 2022Mondelez International
Cloud23Condiments, Pantry StaplesFounded in 2021Independent
CocojunePlant-Based, YogurtFounded in 2018Independent
CoyotasPrepared FoodsFounded in 2020Independent
Crofter’s OrganicPantry Staples, SpreadsAcquired in 2026Private Equity (Power Sustainable Lios and others)
Cult CrackersSnacksFounded in 2017Independent
Darigold FIT (Costco exclusive)DairyLaunched in 2019Darigold
daRosario OrganicsPantry StaplesFounded in 2004Independent
Date LadyDesserts, SnacksFounded in 2012Independent (Employee Owned)
Dave’s Killer BreadBreadAcquired in 2015Flowers Foods
De La Calle TepacheBeveragesFounded in 2020Independent (-)
Death Wish CoffeeBeverages, Coffee2021 undisclosed investmentPrivate Equity (TA Associates)
Dr. Bronner’sPantry StaplesFounded in 1948Independent
Earth’s BestBaby/Toddler FoodAcquired in 1999Hain Celestial
Eat to Heal Real Food BarSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2018Independent
ECOTEASBeverages, TeaFounded in 2000Independent
Eggland’s Best EggsJoint venture in 2014Cal-Maine / Eggland's Best
ElanBeverages, Pantry Staples, SnacksFounded in 2010Independent
Emmy’s OrganicsDessertsAcquired in 2021Bimbo Bakeries
Equal ExchangeChocolate, Coffee, Pantry Staples, Produce, Snacks, TeaFounded in 1986Independent (Co-op) (+)
ethical beanBeverages, CoffeeAcquired in 2018Kraft Heinz
Evolution FreshBeveragesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (Generous Brands/Butterfly Equity)
Farmers Hen House EggsAcquired in 2025Private Equity (Butterfly Equity)
Farmhouse Eggs EggsLaunched in 1998Cal-Maine
Firehook BakerySnacksMajority stake in 2024Private Equity (Forward Consumer Partners)
FlackersSnacksFounded in 2008Independent
Follow Your HeartCondiments, Pantry Staples, Plant-BasedAcquired in 2021Danone
Forage KombuchaBeverages, KombuchaFounded in 2018Independent
Forager ProjectBeverages, Plant-BasedMajority stake in 2019Danone
Foster Farms MeatAcquired in 2022Private Equity (Atlas Holdings)
Frankie’s Organic FoodsSnacksFounded in 2019Independent
Fresh Fizz SodasBeveragesFounded in 2021Independent
From the FieldsCereal, Granola, SnacksFounded in 2010Independent
Fruit BlissDried Fruit, SnacksFounded in 2011Independent
GheelishDairy, GheeFounded in 2023Independent
Go Raw!SnacksMajority stake in 2026Private Equity (USK Capital)
GoMacroSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2004Independent
Good Culture DairyMajority stake in 2026Private Equity (L Catterton)
Grandy OrganicsCereal, GranolaFounded in 1979Independent
Green Mountain CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeJAB Holding acquired Keurig Green Mountain in 2016Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) / Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Green Mountain Creamery DairyAcquired in 2019Lactalis
Green Valley DairyLaunched in 2002Seneca Foods
Grindstone BakeryBreadFounded in 1999Independent
Groundwork CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 1990Independent
gutzy OrganicSnacksFounded in 2016Independent
Happy Family / Happy BabyBaby/Toddler FoodAcquired in 2013Danone
Harmless HarvestBeveragesMajority stake in 2021Danone
Harvestland MeatLaunched in 2016Perdue Farms
Health-AdeBeverages, KombuchaAcquired in 2025Private Equity (Generous Brands/Butterfly Equity)
Heavenly OrganicsCondiments, Desserts, Pantry StaplesFounded in 2005Independent
Hebel & Co.DessertsFounded in 2017Independent
Hellmann’s / Best FoodsCondiments, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 2000Unilever
Hiker CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 2016Independent
Honest KidsBeveragesAcquired in 2011Coca-Cola
Horizon DairyAcquired in 2024Private Equity (Platinum Equity)
Hu ChocolateChocolate, DessertsAcquired in 2021Mondelez International
Humm KombuchaBeverages, KombuchaAcquired in 2024Private Equity (SYSTM Foods)
ImagineBroth, Pantry Staples, Prepared FoodsAcquired in 2002Hain Celestial
Immaculate Baking Co.DessertsAcquired in 2012General Mills
Inez Olive OilPantry StaplesFounded in 2022Independent
IntelligentsiaBeverages, CoffeeMajority stake in 2015Private Equity (JAB Holding)
International HarvestDried Fruit, SnacksFounded in 1991Independent
JambarSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2021Independent
Jim’s Organic CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 1996Independent
Joe’s Organic SyrupDessertsFounded in 2013Independent
JoggyBeveragesFounded in 2022Independent
Jom OrganicCandy, DessertsFounded in 2019Independent
Joolie’sDesserts, Dried Fruit, SnacksFounded in 2018Independent
JovialPantry StaplesFounded in 2010Independent
Just Coffee Co-opBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 2001Independent (Co-op)
Just Ice TeaBeverages, TeaFounded in 2022Independent
Justin’sChocolate, Desserts, SpreadsPrivate Equity majority stake 2025Private Equity / Hormel Foods
Kalona SupernaturalDairyFounded in 2004Independent
KashiCerealAcquired in 2000W K Kellogg
Kate’s Real FoodSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2010Independent
Kekoa FoodsBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2018Independent
KittylambBaking, DessertsFounded in 2022Independent
KORBeveragesFounded in 2012Independent
Laird SuperfoodBaking, Beverages, Desserts, Plant-Based, Snack Bars, SnacksMajority stake in 2026Private Equity (Nexus Capital Management)
Land O’ Lakes Eggs EggsJoint venture in 2012Cal-Maine / Land O' Lakes
Late JulySnacksAcquired in 2018Campbell Soup
Lemon PerfectBeveragesFounded in 2017Independent (-)
LesserEvilSnacksAcquired in 2025Hershey
Let’s DateDried Fruit, Pantry Staples, SnacksFounded in 2021Independent
Libby’sPantry StaplesAcquired in 2006Seneca Foods
Lifeway DairyMinority stake in 1999Danone
Lil’ GourmetsBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2018Independent
Little IncaBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2018Independent
LIVEBeveragesFounded in 2012Independent
Local Culture FermentsFerments, Pantry Staples, Prepared FoodsFounded in 2018Independent
LunaSnack Bars, SnacksAcquired in 2022Mondelez International
Machu PicchuBeveragesFounded in 2021Independent
Maine Coast Sea VegetablesSeaweed, SnacksFounded in 1971Independent (Employee Owned)
Maker OatsCerealLaunched in 2018 (stealth brand)PepsiCo
Malama MushroomsBeveragesFounded in 2015Independent
Mamma ChiaBeverages, Desserts, Pantry StaplesFounded in 2009Independent
Maple Hill Creamery DairyAcquired in 2025Private Equity (Platinum Equity)
Maple Pop/Quino WowDesserts, SnacksFounded in 2024Independent
Maple Valley CooperativeCondiments, Pantry Staples, SyrupFounded in 1991Independent (Co-op)
MaraNathaPantry Staples, SpreadsAcquired in 2008Hain Celestial
Mavuno HarvestDried Fruit, SnacksFounded in 2011Independent
McCormick Gourmet OrganicPantry Staples, SeasoningsLaunched in 2018McCormick & Co.
MELT OrganicPantry Staples, Plant-Based, SpreadsFounded in 2008Independent (-)
Mighty LeafBeverages, TeaAcquired in 2014Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Mike’s Organic Curry LovePantry Staples, Prepared Foods, SpreadsFounded in 2008Independent
Minor FiguresBeverages, Plant-BasedMajority stake in 2022Danone
Miyoko’s CreameryPantry Staples, Plant-Based, SpreadsFounded in 2014Independent (-)
Mojave MallowsDessertsFounded in 2022Independent
Mott’sPantry Staples, Prepared FoodsJAB Holding acquired Keurig Green Mountain in 2016, merging it with Dr Pepper Snapple Group in 2018; KDP acquired Mott's in 2018Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) / Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Mountain High OrganicsPantry StaplesFounded in 1999Independent
Mountain Rose HerbsBeverages, Herbs, Seasonings, TeaFounded in 1987Independent (+)
MUD\WTRBeveragesFounded in 2018Independent (-)
Muir GlenPantry StaplesAcquired in 2026Private Equity (Violet Foods/Amphora Equity Partners)
NA Beverage CompanyBeveragesFounded in 2025Independent
NakedBeveragesPrivate Equity majority stake in 2021; joint venture with PepsiCo in 2022PepsiCo Inc. / Private Equity (PAI Partners)
Naturanic USASnacksFounded in 2021Independent
Nature’s PathCereal, Granola, Snack Bars, SnacksFounded in 1985Independent
Navitas OrganicsPantry StaplesMajority stake in 2026Private Equity (Nexus Capital Management)
Nelly’s OrganicsDessertsFounded in 2013Independent
Nixie Sparkling WaterBeveragesFounded in 2019Independent
NokaBeveragesFounded in 2016Independent
NomzSnacksFounded in 2013Independent
Norr Organic DairyFounded in 2021Independent
Northwest Organic (Darigold)DairyLaunched in 2020Darigold
Nourish Cold Pressed JuiceBeveragesFounded in 2017Independent
Numi Organic TeaBeverages, TeaMinority stake 2016JM Smucker
Ocean’s HaloSeaweed, SnacksFounded in 2011Independent
OKOPlant-Based, Prepared Foods, SpreadsFounded in 2024Independent
OlyraSnacksMinority stake in 2023Bimbo Bakeries
OrgainBeverages, Plant-BasedMajority stake in 2022Nestle
Organic Creamery DairyAcquired in 2011Saputo
Organic Valley DairyFounded in 1988Independent (Co-op)
OrgaNick Pastures EggsFounded in 2018Independent
OroweatBreadAcquired in 2002Bimbo Bakeries
Pachamama CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 2006Independent (Co-op)
Pacific FoodsPantry Staples, Prepared FoodsAcquired in 2017Campbell Soup
Painterland Sisters DairyFounded in 2020Independent
Patagonia ProvisionsPantry Staples, SnacksFounded in 2012Independent (+)
Peace CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 1996Independent
PecanaBeverages, Plant-BasedFounded in 2023Independent
Peeled SnacksDried Fruit, SnacksFounded in 2004Independent
Peet’s CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeAcquired in 2012Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Pepperidge FarmDesserts, SnacksAcquired in 1961Campbell Soup
Perfect SnacksSnacksMajority stake in 2019Mondelez International
Pete & Gerry’s Organics EggsMajority stake in 2021Private Equity (Butterfly Equity)
Philosopher Foods/Gut NutsSnacks, SpreadsFounded in 2013Independent
Pizza GirlPantry StaplesFounded in 2019Independent
PolanerCondiments, Pantry Staples, SpreadsAcquired in 1999B&G Foods
Potter’s CrackersSnacksFounded in 2006Independent
Pret A MangerBeverages, CoffeeMajority stake in 2018Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Primal KitchenCondiments, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 2019Kraft Heinz
Pukka HerbsBeverages, Herbs, TeaAcquired in 2022Private Equity (CVC Capital Partners)
Pumpkin Tree Organics/Peter Rabbit OrganicsBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2004Independent
Pure Bliss OrganicsBaking, Cereal, Granola, SnacksFounded in 2005Independent
Pure Indian Foods Dairy, Ghee, Pantry Staples, Seasonings, SnacksFounded in 2008Independent (+)
Pure OrganicSnacksAcquired in 2026Mars
Quaker OatsCerealAcquired in 2001PepsiCo
R.W. KnudsenBeveragesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (TruRoots/Nexus Capital Management)
REBBLBeveragesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (SYSTM Foods)
Recoup WellnessBeveragesFounded in 2019Independent
Recover 180BeveragesFounded in 2014Independent
Remedy OrganicsBeveragesFounded in 2013Independent (-)
Rich NutsSnacksFounded in 2017Independent
Rigoni di AsiagoCondiments, Pantry Staples, SpreadsFounded in 1923Independent
Rosie Chicken MeatAcquired in 2011Perdue Farms
Roxy Chicken MeatAcquired in 2013Perdue Farms
Rudi’s Organic BakeryBreadAcquired in 2020Private Equity (Ceres Group/Mayfair Equity Partners)
Saint James Iced TeaBeverages, TeaFounded in 2022Independent
SambazonBeverages, Prepared FoodsJoint venture with Private Equity (Generous Brands/Butterfly Equity) in 2024Independent (-)
Santa Cruz OrganicBeveragesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (TruRoots/Nexus Capital Management)
Seattle’s Best CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeAcquired in 2022Nestle
Seeds of ChangePrepared FoodsAcquired in 1995Mars
Señor SaborSnacksFounded in 2018Independent
Seven TeasBeverages, TeaFounded in 2016Independent
SilkBeverages, Plant-BasedAcquired in 2017Danone
Simple MillsDesserts, SnacksAcquired in 2025Flowers Foods
SimpliPantry StaplesFounded in 2020Independent (+)
Sir Kensington’sCondiments, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 2017Unilever
Skinny PopSnacksAcquired in 2018Hershey
Skout OrganicSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2008Independent
Smart Chicken MeatAcquired in 2018Tyson Foods
Snack FactorySnacksAcquired in 2018Campbell Soup
Sno Pac FoodsFrozen Foods, ProduceFounded in 1943Independent
So DeliciousBeverages, Plant-BasedAcquired in 2019Danone
Sol SimpleSnacksFounded in 2007Independent
Solana GoldBeverages, Pantry Staples, Prepared FoodsFounded in 1979Independent
SpectrumPantry StaplesAcquired in 2005Hain Celestial
Spice IslandsPantry Staples, SeasoningsAcquired in 2016B&G Foods
Spicely OrganicsSeasoningsFounded in 2003Independent
Sprout LivingSnacksFounded in 2010Independent
Stacey’s Organic TortillasPrepared FoodsFounded in 1994Independent
Stacy’s SnacksSnacksAcquired in 2006PepsiCo
Starwalker Organic FarmsMeatFounded in 1970Independent
Steve & Andy’sDesserts, Gluten-FreeFounded in 2012Independent
Stonewall KitchenBeverages, Pantry Staples, Prepared Foods, Snacks, SpreadsAcquired in 2022Private Equity (TA Associates)
Stonyfield DairyAcquired in 2017Lactalis
Stroop ClubDessertsFounded in 2015Independent
StruesliCerealFounded in 2022Independent
StumptownBeverages, CoffeeAcquired in 2015Private Equity (JAB Holding)
Suja LifeBeveragesAcquired in 2021Private Equity (Paine Schwartz Partners)
SunwinkBeveragesFounded in 2018Independent
Swanson (broth)Broth, Pantry StaplesAcquired in 1955Campbell Soup
Sweet NothingsDesserts, SnacksFounded in 2019Independent
Tamar Date CoffeeBeverages, CoffeeFounded in 2023Independent
Tasty BitePrepared FoodsAcquired in 2020Mars
Taza ChocolateChocolate, DessertsFounded in 2007Independent
TAZOBeverages, TeaAcquired in 2022Private Equity (CVC Capital Partners)
Tea ForteBeverages, TeaMajority stake in 2014Private Equity (JAB Holding)
The Real Cereal CompanyCerealFounded in 2021Independent
Three Trees FoodsBeverages, Plant-BasedFounded in 2012Independent
Tierra FarmBeverages, Cereal, Coffee, Desserts, SnacksFounded in 1999Independent
Timeless Natural FoodPantry StaplesFounded in 1987Independent
Toonie Moonie OrganicsDessertsFounded in 2006Independent
Top SeedzSnacksFounded in 2017Independent
TosiSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2012Independent (-)
Traditional MedicinalsBeverages, Herbs, TeaFounded in 1974Independent (-)
Trimona Dairy, YogurtFounded in 2003Independent
TruRootsPantry StaplesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (TruRoots/Nexus Capital Management)
TruvaniSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2018Independent (-)
Uncle Matt’sBeveragesFounded in 1999Independent (-)
Valley FreshMeatAcquired in 2006Hormel Foods
Vermont Tortilla CompanyPrepared FoodsFounded in 2015Independent
VictoriaPantry StaplesAcquired in 2016B&G Foods
Vive OrganicBeveragesAcquired in 2022Private Equity (Paine Schwartz Partners)
Wallaby Dairy, YogurtAcquired in 2024Private Equity (Platinum Equity)
White Leaf ProvisionsBaby/Toddler FoodFounded in 2017Independent
WhollyPrepared Foods, SpreadsJoint venture in 2011Hormel Foods / Herdez del Fuerte
Wild Orchard Tea CompanyBeverages, TeaFounded in 2020Independent
Wild TonicBeveragesFounded in 2015Independent
Wild West ChocolateChocolate, DessertsFounded in 2022Independent
WildwonderBeveragesFounded in 2017Independent
Wise BarSnack Bars, SnacksFounded in 2017Independent
YachakBeveragesJoint venture in 2017PepsiCo / Unilever
Yerba MadreBeverages, TeaFounded in 1996Independent
Yogi TeaBeverages, Herbs, TeaFounded in 1984Independent
YumEarthCandy, DessertsMajority stake in 2015Private Equity (The Riverside Company)
ZBarSnack Bars, SnacksAcquired in 2022Mondelez International
ZEGOCerealFounded in 2013Independent
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Independent brands marked with an asterisk (*) are recognized by Cornucopia for their commitment to farmers, human health, and the USDA organic label.
Independent brands marked with a double asterisk (**) are independent and fully organic with minority stake private equity.