Our Roots

Before “organic” was a buzzword and sustainability a trend, it was just how our family did things. Like any strong tree, our story starts with roots — deep ones. What began as a humble effort to share wholesome food has branched into a thriving family company rooted in organic farming, honest sourcing, and time-honored care. Every nut, fruit, and seed we offer carries a bit of that original soil, that same commitment to nourishing both people and planet.

As deep as our roots run, so does our commitment to doing things the right way: with care, integrity, and a whole lot of heart.  We’ve weathered seasons, adapted, and grown — but we’ve never lost sight of where we come from.
Our roots still ground us, and they always will.

Here’s how our family tree has grown through the years:

  • 1970

    The story of International Harvest started with a special sun-dried apricot grown in the Himalayan Valley of Hunza, which Karesse Grenier discovered in a small health food store she frequented in NYC.

  • 1977

    Seven years later, pureed Hunza apricot became her son, Adrian Grenier's first baby food. Not only did it become a staple in her life, but she shared her discoveries, recipes and healthy eating tips with friends and family.

    One of those friends was Robert Sterling (aka 'Bob'), with whom she shared a common interest in organic foods.

  • 1991

    Twenty-one years later in 1991, Bob founded International Harvest inspired by just one product ‘Hunza Apricots’. Who knew that the gift of a single apricot, would be the event that ultimately bonded Karesse, Bob and Adrian as the family behind the success of International Harvest today.

  • 2026

    Today, International Harvest is the leading one stop source for all certified organic dried foods, nuts, trail mixes, granolas and other superfoods. With 200+ certified organic, gluten free, & vegan products, we're able to serve a wide range of wellness needs. As a family-run business for over 25 years, we're committed to our ongoing mission of inspiring organic eating & a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

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A Note from Our CEO

As a family run business for three decades, we understand the power and importance of food in our daily lives, and in our interactions with those around us. Like our valued consumers, we recognize that our food choices have a significant impact on our health, culture, environment, and local & regional economies. We procure only the best quality sourced products from around the world, cultivating alliances with farmers and manufacturers that promote sustainability in the environment and health for people.

Since the start of our journey, our passion remains unchanged in our humble quest to make the world a better, healthier and environmentally friendlier place.

Karesse Grenier, CEO

Our Team

A peek behind the scenes at International Harvest---- meet our small but mighty family:

Why International Harvest?

Not All Snacks are Created Equal, but Ours Are.

  • Woman Owned

    We are Woman-Owned and Family Operated for over 30 years since our humble beginnings in 1991.

  • Sustainability

    International Harvest ensures our packaging is made from 100% recyclable materials.

  • Source Matters

    We meticulously and consciously source our farmers to bring our customers the highest quality organic products on the market.

  • Ingredients Matter

    We offer complete transparency in our nutrient-dense simple ingredients. Always Organic. Always Gluten Free. Never GMO.

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