Once Upon a Farm
4 verified products
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Read our full verification: Is Once Upon a Farm Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
San Rafael, CA
Headquarters
San Rafael, CA
Founded
2015
Products Verified
4 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
Established USA manufacturer
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Once Upon a Farm was co-founded by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz in 2015 (later joined by Jennifer Garner), operating from San Rafael, California. The first cold-pressed protected baby food at retail. USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified. Cold-pressure processing done domestically. No sugar added, no preservatives. Sold in 13,000+ stores nationwide.
Last verified: April 2026
Once Upon a Farm has been manufacturing products in San Rafael, CA since 2015. We carry 4 verified American-made Once Upon a Farm products.
Cold-Pressed Baby Food from California
Once Upon a Farm was founded in 2015 by Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz in San Rafael, California, introducing cold-pressure processing to baby food — a technology previously used primarily in premium adult food products. The cold-pressure process uses water pressure rather than heat to neutralize pathogens, preserving the flavor, color, and nutrients of fresh fruits and vegetables more effectively than conventional heat pasteurization.
Actress and entrepreneur Jennifer Garner joined as co-founder and spokesperson, and the company has grown to sell products in over 13,000 retail locations nationwide. Co-founder Cassandra Curtis's background was in premium food production, which informed the decision to invest in cold-pressure infrastructure rather than conventional shelf-stable processing.
The Pouch Format
Once Upon a Farm's refrigerated and frozen pouch format is designed around the reality of how parents feed babies in the modern world: portable, one-handed feeding during travel, at daycare, or between activities. The pouches require refrigeration, which distinguishes them from shelf-stable baby food pouches, but the refrigeration requirement is the mechanism that allows cold-pressure processing to work — the pressure treatment inactivates pathogens but doesn't sterilize the way heat does, so refrigerated distribution maintains safety.
The variety pack formats — 24-packs of mixed flavors — are the most practical purchasing format for parents feeding multiple pouches per day. The Baby Blends variety packs cycle through flavors that expose infants to a range of fruits and vegetables during the flavor acceptance window, which pediatric nutritionists generally place between 4-12 months.
USDA Organic and No Sugar Added
Every Once Upon a Farm product is USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and contains no added sugar, preservatives, or artificial ingredients. The company's commitment to organic sourcing and minimal processing aligns with what research suggests about the importance of diverse early food experiences for establishing healthy eating patterns.
For parents navigating the baby food market, Once Upon a Farm occupies a clear position: the most premium organic option among mass-market baby food brands, with cold-pressure processing that provides nutritional advantages over heat-pasteurized alternatives at a price that reflects the additional production cost.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Once Upon a Farm made in the USA?
Yes. Once Upon a Farm manufactures 4 verified products in San Rafael, CA. Once Upon a Farm was co-founded in 2015 in San Rafael, California, pioneering cold-pressure protected organic baby food pouches made without preservatives or added sugar.
Where is Once Upon a Farm manufactured?
Once Upon a Farm is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. Manufacturing takes place in San Rafael, CA.
What Once Upon a Farm products can I buy?
We carry 4 verified Once Upon a Farm products across Baby & Kids. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Once Upon a Farm founded?
Once Upon a Farm was founded in 2015. Once Upon a Farm was co-founded in 2015 in San Rafael, California, pioneering cold-pressure protected organic baby food pouches made without preservatives or added sugar.
Does Once Upon a Farm ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Once Upon a Farm products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.