Family-owned and operated, NuNaturals found their “sweet” spot as makers of NuStevia, a premium line of plant-based stevia extracts and blends. “We have scoured the globe for the best-tasting, non-bitter stevia extracts available,” says Jake Sablosky, who operates the Eugene-based business alongside his parents, NuNaturals founders Warren and Paula. An alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners, NuStevia has low to no calories and is available in everything from powders to syrups, perfect for sweetening beverages and baked goods. Healthy eating never tasted so good! You’ll find NuStevia in your Market Whole Health Department.

Life is not just about soap for Oregon Soap Company’s founder Gregg Arnell of Portland. It’s about being a responsible environmental steward and producing soap in the cleanest, most renewable way possible, and the ethos of his company reflects this stewardship. Maker of organic soaps for nearly 30 years, Oregon Soap Company uses primarily organic vegetable oils and natural ingredients, Oregon Tilth-certified, to produce its bar, liquid and castile soaps. These soaps are also Carbonfund-certified carbon neutral: For every 10 bars of soap sold or 5 gallons of liquid soap sold, a native plant or tree is planted in partnership with Friends of Trees and Trees for the Future. Since 2007, more than 750,000 native plants and trees have been planted. Carbonfund also supports third-party and verified renewable energy, including wind farms and solar power, to replace reliance on fossil fuels. Using renewable energy is another cornerstone of Oregon Soap Company’s mission.