Multiple Organics

What Multiple Organics does

Multiple Organics, Inc. is a U.S. wholesale supplier of certified organic ingredients headquartered in Hercules, California, founded in 2001 by David B. Lanstein (who passed away in December 2024). The company sells bulk and custom-sourced organic beans, lentils, nuts, grains, bakery seeds, cocoa products, dried fruits, and sugars to food brands, chefs, and foodservice manufacturers through a quote-based B2B sales model, with distribution available on both U.S. coasts. Its central technical asset is the proprietary "True Organic" program — a six-step quality control framework comprising supplier pre-qualification, independent third-party pathogen and pesticide-residue testing, ongoing compliance monitoring, and annual mock-recall exercises, developed over more than two decades in collaboration with food safety partners.

The business operates on a one-time wholesale transaction model with non-public pricing negotiated per order; the company maintains a broad portfolio of supplier-side certifications (USDA Organic, QAI Organic, NOP, CRC Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance, Halal, plus GMP, HACCP, GAP, SQF, FSSC 22000, BRC, ISO 9001/22000, IFS) and requires corresponding documentation from its grower and processor suppliers. Marketing and demand generation are executed through a product-catalog website, a dedicated tradeshows page, and direct sales outreach rather than consumer-facing digital channels. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no subsidiaries, and an 11–50 employee footprint; its current leadership and ownership structure post-founder-transition has not been publicly disclosed.

Name

Multiple Organics

Legal name

Multiple Organics Inc.

Website

https://multipleorganics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Multiple Organics is a U.S. wholesale supplier of certified organic ingredients (beans, nuts, grains, seeds, cocoa, dried fruits) serving food brands, chefs, and manufacturers via bulk and custom B2B orders underpinned by its proprietary True Organic 6-step quality control program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wholesale Organic Ingredients Distribution

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAIAJAH

Organic Bulk Foods, Grains & Nuts Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Organic & Natural Foods Wholesale

SECONDARYCRAOABAH

Natural & Organic Foods Distribution

Consumer Products & Retail/Wholesale, Distribution & Category Management/Grocery, Fresh & Specialty Foodservice Distribution

SECONDARYAFAIAJAB

Organic & Natural Packaged Grocery Wholesale

Agriculture & Food Production/Food Distribution & Wholesale/Organic & Natural Foods Wholesale

Keywords

• Wholesale organic ingredients
• Organic food distribution
• Bulk ingredient supply
• Organic beans supplier
• Food safety testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Hercules

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Organic Ingredients Sales: B2B wholesale distribution of premium organic ingredients including nuts, grains, cocoa products, dried fruits, beans, lentils, and seeds. Revenue is generated through bulk orders and custom ingredient sourcing for food brands, manufacturers, and foodservice operators. The company offers scalable solutions with bulk ordering capabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Multiple Organics is a wholesale B2B supplier of premium organic ingredients, including beans, lentils, nuts, grains, bakery seeds, cocoa products, dried fruits, and sugars. The company sources, tests, and distributes bulk organic ingredients to food brands, manufacturers, chefs, and foodservice operators under a proprietary True Organic 6-step quality control program that includes supplier pre-qualification, independent lab testing, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Product overview

Multiple Organics is a wholesale organic ingredients supplier offering a diverse portfolio of premium organic products organized across 9 categories: Beans (Adzuki, Black, Garbanzo, Pinto, Mung, Mung Dal), Lentils (Green, French Green, Red Split), Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Peanuts), Grains (Amaranth, Buckwheat Groats/Kasha, Farro, Millet, Quinoa varieties, Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, Popcorn), Bakery Seeds (Chia, Flax Brown/Golden, Sesame Natural/Hulled, Sunflower Kernels, Pumpkin Seeds), Cocoa Products (Chocolate Chips, Cocoa Powder), Dried Fruits (Coconut Chips, Shredded Coconut, Raisins), and Sugar (Evaporated Cane Juice, Coconut Sugar). The company differentiates through its proprietary True Organic 6-step quality control program, offering bulk and custom orders with a focus on ethical sourcing, transparency, and food safety testing for food brands, chefs, and manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• True Organic: A comprehensive food safety and testing program developed by Multiple Organics involving six key steps including supplier pre-qualification screenings, independent lab testing, and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Products and services

• Organic Adzuki Beans
• Organic Black Beans Also known as turtle beans for their black, glossy shell-like appearance. High in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients with a velvety texture that holds shape during cooking. Sold wholesale to food brands and manufacturers.
• Organic Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) Versatile legumes prized for their buttery texture and mild, earthy flavor. Available in beige, black, green, brown, and red varieties. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Pinto Beans Beige beans with reddish-brown streaks that transform into a beautiful pink hue when cooked. Packed with protein and fiber. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Mung Beans Small, plump, vibrant green beans with a refreshing, slightly sweet flavor. Used in both savory dishes and desserts in Eastern cuisines. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Mung Dal Hulled mung beans revealing a soft, golden interior. Mild and slightly sweet, a staple in Eastern cuisines for both sweet and savory dishes. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Green Lentils Ancient legume believed to have originated in Central Asia, dating back over 8,000 years. Requires no pre-soaking and is a source of plant-based protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Sold wholesale.
• Organic French Green Lentils (Puy) Renowned variety of small green lentils originally cultivated in volcanic soil of Puy, France. Known for their earthy, peppery flavor and ability to hold shape after cooking. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Red Split Lentils Tiny, vibrant lentils with a mild, earthy flavor that naturally break down into a creamy texture. Low in fat and high in protein, iron, and folic acid. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Gluten Free Rolled Oats Certified gluten-free oats for customers with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Grown and processed in the USA. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Amaranth Ancient superseed rich in plant-based protein with superior amino acid profile. Develops signature tail when cooked and adapts to both sweet and savory dishes. Certified Organic, Vegan & Gluten-Free. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Buckwheat Groats Hulled seeds of the Fagopyrum plant, providing a nutritious gluten-free alternative. With mild, nutty flavor and tender texture for both sweet and savory recipes. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Buckwheat Kasha Toasted or roasted buckwheat with a darker reddish-brown color and robust nutty scent. Gluten-free alternative with nutty, robust flavor. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Farro Ancient grain nicknamed the pharaoh's wheat, grown mainly in Italy. Prized for nutty flavor, chewy texture, and rich in fiber, protein, and minerals. Made from heirloom wheat varieties. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Millet One of the oldest cultivated foods, small round seed from an annual grass. High protein content with superior amino acid profile, particularly lysine. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Quinoa Flakes Light, nourishing gluten-free alternative to wheat with quick 90-second cooking time. Sodium-free, cholesterol-free, and high in fiber. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Quinoa (Red) High-protein grain with deeper, richer flavor than white quinoa. Cooks up fluffy yet slightly crunchy with satisfying texture in warm and cold dishes. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Quinoa (Tricolor) High in protein and amino acids with delicate, fluffy, creamy texture and slightly nutty flavor. Versatile for tabouli and wheat-free substitute for bulgar wheat. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Quinoa (White) Amino acid-rich grain with fluffy, delicate texture and slightly nutty flavor. Naturally gluten-free and high in protein. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Popcorn Classic Zea mays everta variety with dense, starchy core and hard moisture-sealed hull that produces fluffy white puffs when heated. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Almonds (Premium Grade) Seeds of the almond tree's fruit, packed with healthy fats, protein, and essential nutrients. Versatile for both savory and sweet creations. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Cashews Kidney-shaped seeds of the cashew apple fruit. Rich in antioxidants with lower fat content than most nuts, the majority being heart-healthy oleic acid. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Peanuts Legumes related to beans and lentils with naturally creamy texture and deep, roasted flavor. Ideal for both sweet and savory creations. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Chia Seeds Tiny seeds prized since ancient Aztec times as high-energy endurance food. Rich in Omega-3s, fiber, and plant-based protein with versatile culinary uses. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Flax Seeds (Brown) Also known as linseed with mild, earthy, nutty flavor. Rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, dietary fiber, manganese, folate, and vitamin B6. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Flax Seeds (Golden) Golden variety of flax seeds with similar nutritional profile to brown flax, rich in omega-3s and dietary fiber. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Natural Sesame Seeds Tiny, pear-shaped seeds with mild, nutty sweetness and delicate crunch. Rich oil content provides exceptional stability and deep, roasted flavor. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds Sesame seeds with outer hull removed, resulting in lighter color, creamier texture, and naturally rich oil content that enhances flavor and stability. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Sunflower Kernels The meat of the sunflower seed with firm, tender texture and mild, nutty taste. Excellent source of vitamin E, B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, copper, selenium, and phosphorus. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Pumpkin Seeds Also known as pepitas, green flat edible seeds. Good source of protein, magnesium, zinc supporting prostate health, liver function, immune response, and lower cholesterol. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Chocolate Chips Organic dark chocolate chips packed with flavonoids that support heart health. Available from allergen-free facility in fair trade options. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Cocoa Powder Organic natural unsweetened cocoa powder with deep chocolate flavor. Intense flavor perfect for brownies, cookies, and chocolate cakes. Available in Fair Trade from allergen-free facility. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Coconut Chips Organic unsweetened coconut chips dried to remove moisture while preserving light, crisp texture. High in fiber, low in sodium, cholesterol-free with good range of B vitamins and minerals. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Organic shredded coconut dried to remove moisture. Naturally high in fiber, low in sodium, cholesterol-free with essential B vitamins and minerals. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Raisins (Thompson Seedless) Sun-dried Thompson seedless raisins, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low in sodium. Rich in antioxidants with good source of fiber, iron, potassium, calcium, and B vitamins. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Evaporated Cane Juice (Sugar) Less processed alternative to refined sugar produced through single-step crystallization that preserves integrity of the sucrose molecule and retains natural nutrients. Sold wholesale.
• Organic Coconut Sugar Also known as coconut palm sugar, derived from sap of coconut palm flower buds. Used for thousands of years with deep caramel-like flavor and low glycemic index. Sold wholesale.
• True Organic 6-Step Quality Control Program A proprietary comprehensive food safety program that differentiates Multiple Organics in the wholesale organic ingredients market. Includes supplier pre-qualification screenings, independent product safety testing (pathogen testing for each lot, random heavy metals and pesticide residue screening), ongoing compliance and continuous improvement with food safety experts, and multiple annual mock recalls to strengthen communication capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each lot tested for harmful pathogens at independent microbiology labs prior to release to clients
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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Terrasoul Superfoods: Supplier of organic superfoods, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and cocoa products to both retail and ingredient/wholesale customers. Comparable organic ingredients catalog and quality-certification focus.
• SunOpta: Public ingredient company specializing in organic, plant-based and specialty food ingredients (grains, seeds, nuts, cocoa, sweeteners). Directly comparable to Multiple Organics as a multi-category organic ingredient supplier serving food brand and foodservice customers.
• Pure Organics: Wholesale supplier of organic, non-GMO and specialty food ingredients (sweeteners, cocoa, oils, dried fruit) for the natural foods industry. Comparable specialty organic ingredient distribution model.
• Nutiva: Organic superfood brand and supplier of organic coconut, seeds, hemp, cocoa and related ingredients. Comparable organic ingredient sourcing model with both retail and B2B/wholesale supply.
• Ciranda: U.S.-based wholesale distributor of certified organic and fair trade ingredients (cocoa, oils, sweeteners, grains, dried fruits) to food manufacturers. Directly comparable wholesale B2B organic ingredient business model.
• Tradin Organic: Global organic ingredient supplier sourcing organic fruits, vegetables, grains, seeds and cocoa for B2B buyers. Closely matches MO's wholesale model, certified organic focus, and customer base of food brands and manufacturers.
• Bob's Red Mill: Major U.S. brand and wholesaler of organic whole grains, oats, seeds, beans and baking ingredients to food brands and retail. Comparable wholesale organic grains/seeds/legumes product overlap and B2B customer base.
• Global Organics: Supplier of organic, conventional, and Fair Trade food ingredients including dried fruits, seeds, nuts, and cocoa. Comparable B2B wholesale organic ingredient distribution model serving food manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Archer Daniels Midland (ADM): Global agribusiness and major commodity/trader of grains, oilseeds, cocoa and specialty food ingredients. Overlaps with MO at the wholesale organic ingredients level as part of a much wider agricultural commodity portfolio.
• Hain Celestial Group: Large diversified natural and organic food company with portfolio of packaged brands. Operates broadly in the organic/specialty food space rather than as a pure-play ingredient wholesaler, but competes indirectly for brand procurement budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance22 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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