Our Mission

Our mission is to support small-scale makers, uplift local food systems, and deliver joy while giving back to nonprofits that are working to change the world.

Our Values

Healthy Soil

Healthy Individuals

Healthy Communities

Our Certifications

Our Social Impact

As a Certified B Corp, a member of 1% for the Planet, a Climate-Neutral company certified by The Climate Label, and WBENC-certified Women-Owned Business, we are committed to donating a minimum of 2% of all sales to nonprofits working to change the world. In 2025, we exceeded this goal with donations totaling 3.3% of our sales, supporting missions from disaster relief to youth development to climate action.

Following the Designed to Give B Corp Impact Model, each of our Ready-to-Ship Gifts includes a $3 donation to one of our nonprofit beneficiaries. For Custom Gifts and Subscription Coffee Break Boxes, we include a donation of any amount to a nonprofit of the partner's choosing.

Sustainable Development Goals

Impact on Community

In 2025, we deepened our commitment to supporting small-batch makers who share our values. We focused on quality partnerships over quantity, directing 57% of our product spending ($25,670) to women and minority-owned businesses and 32% of our spending ($14,533) to Maine-based makers - keeping more dollars in our island community and across coastal Maine.

Our For Good Product Line

Our 2025 best-sellers - Coffee for Community and Chocolate for Change - each sold over 500 units, with Caramels for Climate selling over 350. We also launched Chai for our Coast, Walnuts for the Watershed, and Pomes for the People.

Our For Good product line drove meaningful volume for our maker partners, creating products that tell powerful stories while supporting regenerative practices, local food systems, and rural entrepreneurship from Maine to the West Coast.

These partnerships showcase how mission-aligned businesses can support one another's growth - turning our corporate gifting dollars into meaningful revenue for small-batch makers.

Meet the people behind our products:

• Manzanita Manor Organics
• ChaiWallahs of Maine
• 44 North Coffee
• La Nef Chocolate

Our Sustainability

Becoming Climate Neutral

As a Certified B Corp since 2013, we have a longstanding commitment to social and environmental impact.

When we became Climate Neutral Certified with The Climate Label in 2024, our total carbon inventory was estimated at just 15 tonnes of CO2e. That means we generated less than .2 kg of CO2e per dollar of revenue.

We addressed those emissions immediately by buying and retiring an equal amount of high-quality, verified carbon and clean energy credits to keep roughly 16,800 pounds of carbon in the ground.

Our Carbon Compensation Partners

SeaTrees - Planting and protecting mangroves in Kenya and Thailand

Amazonia - Protecting tropical rainforest and rich biodiversity in Brazil

Our Action Plans

In addition to cutting our direct and indirect emissions in half by 2030, we adopted several action plans to reduce emissions at every level of our supply chain.

Improved Packaging

We continue to invest in sustainable packaging solutions. In 2025, we developed biodegradable packaging for our new For Good product line - kraft bags and stickers that break down naturally while maintaining the quality our products deserve.

For our gift boxes, we partner with EcoEnclose for custom-printed boxes, eco-friendly collateral, printed tissue paper, water-activated tape, and zero-waste stickers - all of which is recyclable or compostable. EcoEnclose's commitment to sustainable practices and transparent impact reporting aligns perfectly with our values, which is why we shifted our packaging business from conventional suppliers to this mission-driven partner.

Carbon-Neutral Shipping

Carbon-neutral shipping is free at Narrative Food. For every order we ship, we work with Shopify Planet to compensate for any carbon.

Our Goals for 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, our focus is on building on the momentum of 2025 while exploring new opportunities to bring meaningful food experiences to more moments that matter.

Expanding our For Good Product Line

Following the successful launch of six new For Good products in 2025, we're continuing to develop this line with additional offerings that tell maker stories, support regenerative practices, and connect directly to causes our customers care about. Each new product will carry the mission-driven approach and sustainable values that defined our 2025 launches.

Growing into Weddings and Vacation Rentals

We're expanding beyond corporate gifting into wedding welcome gifts and vacation rental amenity boxes. These small-batch, place-based products create memorable experiences for celebrations and travel - offering guests authentic tastes of Maine and beyond that reflect the care and craftsmanship of our maker partners. By bringing our curated approach to these meaningful moments, we're supporting the same network of artisans while helping hosts create lasting impressions.

Deepening Corporate Partnerships

We remain committed to serving our corporate clients with thoughtful, impact-driven gifting solutions - from employee recognition to client appreciation to event welcome boxes. Our focus is on building deeper relationships with companies that share our values rather than chasing volume.

Amplifying Collective Impact through B1

We'll continue co-leading the B1 Network, bringing together B Corps and 1% for the Planet members to create change that's bigger than any single business - demonstrating that collaboration amplifies impact.

Public Benefits and Disclosures

As a Certified B Corp, Climate Neutral Certified company, 1% for the Planet member, and WBENC-certified women-owned business, we remain committed to measuring and improving our impact. Our work spans environmental stewardship, worker well-being, community engagement, and responsible corporate governance. Through these certifications and commitments, we continue to build bridges between producers and companies seeking authentic ways to connect with their stakeholders.