Mamma Chia

About

Mamma Chia is an organic chia-based food and beverage company based in San Diego that has created a first-to-market, chia vitality beverage with a delicious taste, enjoyable texture, and exceptional nutritional value. Infused with ancient wisdom and powered by one of the world’s healthiest whole foods, Mamma Chia provides sustained energy to power your soul’s purpose. 

Mamma Chia donates 1% of revenues to farmers, community groups and organizations that are building healthy, local food systems. The company is building cooperative relationships with chia growers in Central and South America, and is committed to supporting their organic certification, social justice programs and overall community growth.

Mamma Chia is a member of 1% For the Planet and a founding member of the Slow Money Alliance.

Company highlights include:

  • Community: >20% suppliers are local; >20% of suppliers located in low-income communities; Donates 1% of gross sales to charity; 80% of Significant Suppliers have a third-party social/environmental certification
  • Environment: >50% of office supplies come from recycled/sustainable materials; >75% of print materials use recycled paper; Monitors energy usage and establishes reduction targets
  • Workers: Pays >50% above hourly living wage to employees; Covers >80% of health insurance premiums for full-time employees; Formal performance feedback mechanisms to employees on annual basis
Details

Product or Service:
Food and Drinks

Established:
2009

Leader:
Janie Hoffman
Founder and CEO

Location:
Carlsbad

Employees:
Unknown

Benefit Corporation:
No

Certified B Corporation:
Yes