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The Chia Co

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Chia seeds and products

Founded and majority owned by farmer John Foss who established sustainable chia farms with a transparent supply chain in the Kimberley region of Western Australia in 2003. USA-based partners VO2 Partners and Arlon Group came on board in 2012. Products include chia seeds, ready to eat Chia Pods and oats with chia.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Chia Australia Pty Ltd
Business Ethics Non-GMO products in USA
This company has products that have been verified as compliant with the Non-GMO Project Standard, North America's only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.
Source: Non-GMO Project (2021)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainable farming claims on its website such as managing a fully transparent supply chain, and producing GMO-free and chemical free chia.
Source: company website (2015)

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Company Details

Type Private company
Revenue 100 million AUD (2015)
Employees 9 (2014)
Aus Manufacturing Yes

Contact Details

Address 262-276 Lorimer St, Port Melbourne, VIC, 3207, Australia
Phone 03 9646 8002
Freecall 1300 244 226
Email mail.AUS@thechiaco.com
Website www.thechiaco.com

Products / Brands

The Chia Co
Chia Pod Custard & Desserts
The Chia Co Health Foods


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