Kashi Company

Kashi Company is an American-based producer of whole grain cereals and other plant-based foods sourced from regular farming practices. Founded in La Jolla, California in 1984, the company makes over 90 products sold in the U.S. and Canada. Their product line includes cereal, granola bars, waffles and many more items.

History

The Kashi Company was created in 1984 by Philip and Gayle Tauber. The company name is a blend of "kashruth", or kosher/pure food, and "Kushi", the last name of the founder of American macrobiotics. In 2000, the company was acquired by the Kellogg Company.

Products

Kashi produces a variety of products, all of which are made from whole grains and seeds. The company's product line includes cereals, granola bars, waffles, and other snack foods. Some of their most popular products include Kashi GoLean cereal and Kashi Heart to Heart cereal.

Sustainability

Kashi is committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing. They have a program called Certified Transitional, which helps farmers transition from conventional to organic farming practices. Kashi also uses plant-based ingredients in all of their products.

Controversies

In 2012, the company faced backlash when it was discovered that some of their products contained genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Since then, Kashi has committed to producing non-GMO products and is now Non-GMO Project Verified.

See also

• List of food companies
• Kellogg's
• Whole grain
• Organic food