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Frontier Natural Products Co-op

Venture Award Recipient in 2009
Nominated by East-Central Iowa Rural Electric Cooperative

Frontier Natural Products Co-op specializes in natural and organic products and was founded in 1976 in Norway, Iowa.  Frontier Natural Products are found in natural products stores and specialty shops throughout the United States and Canada. By offering easy access to high-quality, competitively priced choices that are both environmentally friendly and socially responsible, Frontier seeks to lead the way in bringing nature -- and peace of mind -- to their customers.
As a leading supplier of organic herbs and spices, the company holds a leadership position, not only in the marketplace but also in the effort to convert food producers to sustainable farming and production practices.   The company currently employs 276 people and operates a 145,000 sq.ft. production and distribution center near Norway.   The company manages three brand names: Frontier Natural Products, Simply Organic and Arua Cacia, which is reaching broader markets with wide selection of natural food, spices and aromatherapy products.