Presentation
AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
APPROACH
The excellence of this extra virgin coconut oil comes from the origin and selection of coconut nuts from the 96 acres of family coconut plantations spread over the island, but also an approach that respects the environment.
ECO-DESIGN & CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The entire production and range of products are part of an eco-design and circular economy approach. Production methods, raw materials, packaging ... the objective is to have the minimum impact on the environment and to highlight all the raw materials and finish products. Similarly, while the production unit in the coconut plantation is isolated from the village, the electricity needed for production and daily life comes from photovoltaic panels. Freshwater, a rare and vital resource on an atoll where periods of drought can last for months, comes from an osmosis system that filters and purifies water.
ORIGIN, SELECTION, FRESHNESS
THE INGREDIENTS OF A PURE AND LIMITING OIL
In order to obtain the purest oil, the clearest and with the lowest risk of oxidation on the local market, the team harvests ripe coconuts and then the husks every day. In the fare hinu (oil production laboratory) the coconuts are opened and grated to reduce the almond in the form of fresh pulp. It is immediately pressed to obtain milk. It is this fresh coconut milk and thanks to a technique of cold centrifugation technique and with a unique know-how that we obtain this extra virgin oil of first quality.
A METHOD, A KNOW-HOW
The natural cold centrifugation used aims to separate the various components of mixtures (suspensions, emulsions). The mixture, rotated about an axis, is subjected to acceleration. The particles with the highest density go outwards because of their higher inertia and drive the lower density components to the bottom.
AN ORIGINAL TEAM IN NIAU
The production of extra virgin coconut oil until packaging is done internally. In Niau, all the staff from the island produce extra virgin coconut oil and then ship it to the island of Tahiti. This staff is regularly trained in production tools, good practices that allow to bring great attention and impeccable hygiene. Traceability and organic certification complete the quality process and guarantee the origin and quality of the products from the raw material to the finished products.
A SYMBOLIC LINK
The project goes beyond the production unit. Even the nape (traditional rope finely woven from coconut wad) that holds the user guide to the bottle comes from Niau. This rope is produced by local artisans with the coconut wad used to produce virgin oil. As the oil process is long and thorough: breaking of the flock, the fibers are immersed in the sea, before being finely braided. This step is for the company the symbolic link that binds the team of Niau Organic ® and local artisans and population of the island. Distribution in Polynesia is made by partner distributors depending on the type of market served (pharmacies, organic markets, large retailers ...)
Transferred in futs and jerry cans by schooner on Tahiti, this is where a team takes over. It receives, checks and checks the quality of the oil before packaging it in bottles, jars and marketing. Local distribution is made by partner distributors according to the type of markets served (pharmacy, organic markets, large retailers, etc.) or sent internationally to distributors. To date there is no direct sale.
ASPIRATIONS
OF NIAU ORGANIC®
OUR MISSION
The mission is to offer quality products to our customers through the development of the natural resources of our island. Our goal is to give work to its inhabitants and to preserve its resources. We strive to act with honesty, fairness and integrity in everything we do.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to develop a sustainable and beneficial activity for our island and its inhabitants, a wish expressed in our motto "This country I believe in it". We are committed to respect mother nature and biodiversity of our atoll in a sustainable manner, developing eco-responsible activities and products, paying attention to the protection of fauna and flora and participating in research programs.
OUR VALUES
Our values reflect that we aspire to become both socially and environmentally are represented in this cloud of words.
WHAT NIAU ORGANIC® DOES
FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The company favors renewable energy through solar panels coupled with batteries and an osmosis unit to purify the water.
HUMAN RESSOURCES
It trains, employs and strives to offer development and development opportunities to the inhabitants of the island.
SHOPPING
It works primarily with local, regional, environmentally friendly suppliers who can demonstrate good social practices.
ORIGIN AND TRACEABILITY OF PRODUCTS
The organic certification renewed each year since 2017 by an independent international certificator, allows the company to progress and to offer transparency to its consumers and partners.
PRICE
It puts in place a transparent policy that allows consumers to access products at the same price and identical conditions while allowing retailers and outlets to live their business with confidence and transparency.
WASTE
It only places recyclable and reduces unnecessary packaging on the market, recycles or recycles as soon as possible its waste;
COMMUNITY
It participates in the projects of the island, the enhancement and safeguarding of the culture, fauna and flora of the atoll through protection programs (Koteuteu endangered bird endangered Niau conservation program, regeneration program coconut grove, etc.).
It participates in the projects of the island, the enhancement and safeguarding of the culture, fauna and flora of the atoll through protection programs (Koteuteu endangered bird endangered Niau conservation program, regeneration program coconut grove, etc.).
FINANCES
It offers products at the right price, ensures a fair sharing of profits between its founders, staff and distribution partners.
PACKAGING
The company integrates eco-design upstream of any new product and throughout the life of its products. It develops recyclable products with the least impact on the environment. It favors glass to plastic, uses packaging and recyclable materials, does not use secondary packaging (boxes discarded after purchase) or favors reusable transport packaging.