Madhava is a national organic food brand founded in 1973 in Lyons, Colorado, now headquartered in Boulder, CO. Originally a honey company, Madhava sources its organic honey from wildflower fields across the Americas (Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico) and is currently the #2 organic honey brand in the US. The brand is known for its commitment to purity, being the only honey brand independently certified by the Clean Label Project.

The Beekeeper's Story

Founded in 1973 by a group of local beekeepers in Lyons, Colorado — including co-founder Bart Utley, who famously sold honey out of the back of his van in Boulder — Madhava was built on a foundation of purity. The name 'Madhava' is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Born of Honey,' reflecting the company's deep roots in natural beekeeping. Over the past 50+ years, Madhava has grown from a small farm and honey operation into a nationally recognized organic foods company, now headquartered in Boulder, CO. While honey remains at its core, Madhava has expanded its portfolio to include agave, coconut sugar, culinary oils, and vinegars, becoming the #1 brand of agave and coconut sugar in the US. All products are triple-tested for over 200 toxins and contaminants in partnership with the Clean Label Project, earning the nonprofit's prestigious Purity Award.