Draco 25th Anniversary

Draco Company

Draco 25th Anniversary 2020

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Draco Natural Products celebrates 25 Years of growth, innovation and success!

Draco Natural Products is proud to celebrate 25 years of growth, innovation and success in the manufacture and supply of 100% natural full spectrum botanical extract ingredients. We had our humble beginnings in San Jose, California in 1995 with the innovation of methodologies for producing extracts with a new level of quality: standardized to recognized markers with a full spectrum of constituents in the balanced proportions nature intended. Draco’s method of extraction remains at the forefront of natural ingredients production today in terms of quality, purity and safety. Our philosophy is to be able to offer customers “The best of Nature, Science, and Tradition”

Technological innovation has been a cornerstone of Draco’s successful growth over the last 25 years. More recently, we have moved into new extraction technologies like Supercritical CO2 extraction and Fermentation extraction, which can even be combined with each other for advanced applications. Our production facilities adhere to world class standards in manufacturing, including certification to ISO9001, cGMP’s, HACCP, Kosher, Halal, and now GFSI. All products are thoroughly analytically tested. We also have some of the lowest bacterial plate counts in the industry due to our patented advanced sanitation technology.

Another part of the Draco philosophy is customization. We are experts at formulation, and can develop an innovative product solution for you that gives you a unique edge. With over 700 different extracts and a variety of production technologies, we can work with you to create something new. From vegetable extracts for beverages to elastase inhibitors for topical cremes, Draco has you covered.

Draco Milestones over the last 25 years

1995

Full Spectrum

New Company Draco Natural Products, Inc. introduces Full Spectrum Standardized Herbal Extracts, bringing you the full spectrum of plant constituents in the balanced proportions that nature intended. This was a significant development that bridged the gap between full spectrum extracts and consistent standardization.

1997

St. John's Wort

Draco introduces a Full Spectrum Standardized St. John's Wort extract to address burgeoning demand for St. John's Wort in the marketplace for mood support.

1999

Action Synergy™

Draco introduces Action Synergized Formulation, blending the raw plant materials before extraction for an homogenous formula. A full line of ready made Draco Action Synergized™ Formulas was also introduced.

2000

Epimedium

Draco, along with renowned Medicine Hunter Chris Kilham, created a US market wide sales boom with the herb Epimedium saggitatum, commonly known as Horny Goat Weed.

2003

Organic Certification

Draco achieves Organic Certification for the entire processing facility. Now all raw plant materials that are certified organic can be certified organic as extracts. Organic certification is valid for both the USDA NOP program and European eec834/2007.

2005

Beauty Inside Out

In 2005, Draco introduces a new concept in skin care: Beauty Inside Out. This concept pairs topical skin care botanicals with ingestible skin care botanical support to maximize skin health inside and out.

2006

Superfruit

Draco introduces a new product line of superfruits comprising bioactive fruits that are rich in nutritional and medicinal constituents like rich purple anthocyanins. Several of these superfriuts, like goji berries, are also adaptogenic.

2007

Phytoconcentrates

In 2007, a full line of colorful, bioactive, anitoxidant-rich full spectrum Fruit and Vegetable Phytoconcentrates are introduced.

2009

Organic Glycerin

Draco introduces the first large scale production of certified organic glycerin for food and cosmetic use in the marketplace. This product was previously difficult for manufacturers to source, a problem we overcame by growing our own certified organic corn.

2013

Supercritical CO2

Draco introduces new advanced extraction technology using supercritical liquid phase CO2 as an extraction solvent. This process thoroughly extracts high oil content plant materials, preserving terpenes and other important oils, without leaving any residues.

2015

GFSI

Draco achieves Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification and is officially recognized internationally by the GFSI. This effectively extends Draco’s food safety certification to a global customer base.

2016

Organic Bioprocessing

Draco introduces new organic bioprocessing technology in 2016, enabling us to perform precision fermentation of extracts during the liquid phase of extraction. This process produces extracts with enhanced bioactivity and bioavailability of important constituents.

2018

SQF Level II

Draco successfully completes the official Safe Quality Food (SQF), edition 8.1 certification of its manufacturing facilities, tailored for food manufacturers and distribution networks. The SQF program is a rigorous farm-to-fork food safety and quality certification that helps food producers assure buyers that their food products meet the highest possible global food safety standards.

2020

Ecovadis

In 2020, Draco achieves a Bronze Sustainability Rating with Ecovadis, and continues this rating in 2021. The Ecovadis sustainability assessment methodology is an evaluation of how well a company has integrated the principles of Sustainability/CSR into their business and management system.