MORRISTOWN: PLT Health Solutions, Inc. has released a detailed white paper examining the environmental and social sustainability practices behind its flagship ingredient line—MegaNatural® Grape Seed Extracts. The review, titled “MegaNatural® Grape Seed Extracts: Sustainability Made in California, USA”, was independently prepared by Botanical Liaisons, LLC, a recognized leader in sustainable sourcing evaluation for botanical ingredients.
The extracts, developed and produced by California Natural Color, a division of GALLO—the world’s largest wine-producing company—are made from unfermented red and white wine grape seeds using proprietary extraction methods. The white paper documents sustainable practices across land use, water conservation, energy efficiency, and social responsibility in the sourcing and production process.
“From a business perspective, being stewards of the environment is essential to PLT’s future success,” said Sid Hulse, Vice President of Product Development at PLT Health Solutions. “Plants are the raw materials of the ingredients we market. Without sustainable growing and harvesting practices, we risk not having access to these plants in the future.”
PLT has a longstanding commitment to verified sustainable sourcing, previously conducting audits across India, South Africa, and Russia’s Altai Mountains. The latest assessment, focusing on domestic production in California, underscores the company’s intent to maintain transparency and accountability in its U.S.-based supply chains.
The report outlines several significant achievements in environmental performance, particularly through GALLO’s California vineyard operations:
These practices not only ensure environmental protection but also reinforce product quality through identity verification and contaminant screening.
A 2024 joint survey by McKinsey and NielsenIQ revealed that 60% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably produced goods. Yet, trust and recognition remain major hurdles.
“One factor evident in consumer surveys—and cited as an impediment to the growth of sustainable spending—was the difficulty consumers have in identifying trustworthy sustainable products,” Hulse explained. “This white paper is part of our effort to communicate clearly and honestly about the work being done to protect natural resources and support long-term health, both human and environmental.”
PLT’s MegaNatural® portfolio includes:
These grape seed extracts are used in a range of dietary supplements and functional foods and are positioned as Made in the USA with verified sustainable sourcing.
As a vertically integrated producer, GALLO maintains complete control over grape sourcing, processing, and quality assurance. This closed-loop system ensures consistent supply, superior traceability, and alignment with evolving consumer values around sustainability and wellness.
The release of this white paper by PLT Health Solutions represents a broader shift in the nutraceutical industry—where data-backed sustainability is no longer a value-add, but a baseline expectation. Through collaborative transparency and third-party assessments, brands like PLT are paving the way for cleaner, greener, and more ethically grounded health products.
For access to the full white paper, visit: www.plthealth.com/meganatural-white-paper
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