In this episode of The Natural List, Nancy Coulter-Parker, director of content marketing at New Hope Network, sits down with Alex Davila Gallup, sales representative at Daabon USA, hear their how—how they got started, how they're innovating and how they differentiate themselves in the marketplace.

In this 10-minute interview, Alex shares the inspiring story of Daabon USA, a family-owned, fourth-generation business that has been a pioneer in organic and sustainable agriculture since 1914. From achieving the world’s first ROC Gold Level Certification to launching carbon-neutral palm oil, Daabon’s values of respect, responsibility and passion shine through in every aspect of their operations. You’ll also learn about their innovative AMPO (American Palm Oil), a non-GMO hybrid oil that offers superior stability, sustainability and health benefits compared to seed oils and standard palm oil.

It's clear that Daabon’s impact goes beyond sustainability. Alex highlights the company’s dedication to empowering women in their communities through job creation, entrepreneurial workshops and income diversification initiatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about conscious business practices and the future of natural products.

Learn more about Daabon USA by visiting their website.

In this episode

0:26 - Welcome to our guest, Alex Davila!

0:39 - Tell us more about how Daabon got started and a little background on the company.

2:05 - Can you speak more about Daabon's value system, including its sustainable initiatives?

3:15 - Daabon was the first palm oil company in the world to achieve Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) gold-level certification.

4:44 - Daabon is 100% vertically integrated from farming to final marketplace.

9:58 - What is AMPO (American palm oil) and what are some of its key benefits over standard palm oil?

6:48 - Daabon is a strategic partner of the seed-oil-free alliance. What are the benefits of AMPO over seed oils?

8:01 - Tell us more about elevating women in Daabon's workforce.

8:32 - The key to female empowerment is diversification of family income, so Daabon prioritizes various opportunities for women to be involved in the business.