Shipping  and Distribution

Distribution — Our main distributor is UNFI, United Natural Foods Inc.  They are currently the largest natural food distributor in the US. Their two largest distribution centers, in Rocklin, CA and Dayville, CT  have solar electric systems installed that together produce over 2.1 kilowatts of electricity.  They are continually involved in researching more efficient ways of transport over land and have established programs to help decrease the use of fossil fuels within their company.

For more info, visit the green initiatives page on the UNFI web site.

We transport our coconut milk by cargo ship directly from a port in Thailand to Portland, Oregon. It is then shipped by truck to Junction City (just outside of Eugene) to the Lochmead Dairy facility, where the production of Coconut Bliss takes place.  This method of transport uses a small fraction of the energy of overland trucking.

Packaging — Alternative packaging for any kind of ice cream manufacture can be challenging – at this time there are still no viable alternatives to the paper cartons coated with a thin coat of plastic we currently use. Some manufacturers are exploring the use of stainless steel tins and glass jars, which in the end, actually have a comparable carbon footprint when the manufacturing, shipping, and handling is factored in. Our cartons are recyclable as as milk or juice cartons are. We are always on the outlook for more sustainable ice cream packaging, and stay current on new developments in packaging research.