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©Copyright 2012 B Lab. All rights reservedAbout Mamma Chia
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 pairs the highest quality organic chia seeds with delicious organic fruit juices. These extraordinary little seeds are suspended throughout the beverage creating a unique depth and glow and are naturally full of heart and brain-healthy omega-3s, powerful antioxidants and dietary fibers, as well as complete protein, calcium and magnesium.
The principles pioneered and championed by B Corp are ones that we embrace and support as a company and member of the community. By becoming a B Corporation, we are better able to embody our commitment to those principles and set an example of social and environmental responsibility.
Mamma Chia’s mission is to share the magic of chia and lead in its renaissance. The company is dedicated to offering the highest quality organic chia-based foods and beverages that provide vitality, energy and strength. Mamma Chia is a conscious and sustainable company that honors and uplifts both the soul of humanity and the soul of the planet.
The Change We Seek®
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.
Mamma Chia
- Industry: Food & Beverage
- Product/Services: Organic Chia-Based Food & Beverage
- Location: Bonsall, CA
- http://MammaChia.com
Summary:
Certified: June 2010| Points Earned | % Points Available | |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability » | 10 | 67% |
| Employees » | 0 | 0% |
| Consumers » | 27.5 | 50% |
| Community » | 31 | 46% |
| Environment » | 12.8 | 51% |
| Composite B Score | 81.3 |
- >80 out of 200 is eligible for certification
- >60% points available = Area of excellence
Highlights:
From B Impact AssessmentCommunity: >20% suppliers are local; >20% of suppliers located in low-income communities; >1% of profits given to charities; 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



