Our mission

Growing something better

We started Harmless Harvest® to make the most amazing coconut water in the most ethical way possible. It’s a work in progress, but we’re committed to growing our standards and living up to our name.

Speaking of growing, we’ve got a bustling HQ in Oakland, plus 133 team members (and counting) living and working in Thailand, where the bulk of our operation takes place. Staying close to the ground keeps us invested in every step of the process and every community along the way.

Regenerative Agriculture

In order to realize our vision of a future where the climate impact from coconut agriculture is net positive we know we need real action. That's why, in 2020, we partnered with the Danone Ecosystem Fund and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to launch the Regenerative Coconuts Agriculture Project (ReCAP), which seeks to develop and implement a regenerative agriculture model for coconuts in Thailand. This effort will move us beyond the standards of organic farming and into a model where farmers realize better personal and planetary outcomes by transitioning to regenerative agriculture practices.

WATCH REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE VIDEO

ORGANIC NAM HOM COCONUTS

Back to the heart of our story: the coconut. We searched the world (ok, most of it) for the very best coconut water. We found it in Thailand, inside a small coconut called the Nam Hom, a name that aptly means "fragrant ones."

Every Nam Hom farm we work with is organic certified. That’s a big deal because it’s the only way to verify that our coconuts are grown without the use of persistent pesticides, synthetic fertilizers or sewage sludge. It also means our coconuts are not irradiated or produced with GMOs.

2022 Impact Report

Last year, we continued taking big steps forward in our promise to do less harm and more good. From sourcing 25% of coconuts from farms utilizing regenerative organic practices, achieving Upcycled Certified status for our Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives, to achieving zero coconut waste to landfills by the end of 2022, the future of coconuts is looking better by the day.

We have more work to do to achieve our 2030 goals of sourcing 100% of coconuts from farms that utilize regenerative agriculture practices, 100% renewable energy in owned operations, and carbon neutrality.

A massive thank you is owed to our farmers, partners, team members, and the communities and customers we serve. Thanks for loving Harmless Harvest as much as we do.

Read our 2022 Impact Report

Fair for life

Fair for Life

Fair for Life certification is a third-party certification process that ensures our commitment to social accountability and fair trade. For us, this means being diligent in our practices and considering everyone — and everything — we affect.

For the communities where we farm and bottle, our commitment translates to new school uniforms, water filtration systems, and mobile medical trucks for preventative healthcare like check-ups and screenings.

The Latest Scoop

Milestone Moment: Our Yogurt & Smoothies are Upcycled Certified!

We have news! Each of the products in our delicious smoothie and non-dairy yogurt cup families are currently made using only upcycled coconut meat. This major move puts us well on the way towards our ultimate goal of zero coconut waste to landfill by 2025.

Regenerative Coconut Farming for Our Future  | Harmless Harvest

Harmless Harvest's vision is to create a world where organic coconut farming has a net positive impact on both the climate and our communities. How are we doing it? Let’s explore some of the ways we make it happen.