At Turtle Island Foods, our products are designed to promote the health and vitality of both the people and the ecosystems of our "island" home.

From our current location in Hood River, Oregon, in the heart of the Cascade Mountains, (about 1 hour east of Portland, Oregon), we make our products in small batches using only the finest organic and natural ingredients. No preservatives, MSG or other artificial ingredients are added to our products.

Our goal is to supply the residents of "Turtle Island" with meatless food products that are delicious, nutritious, convenient and affordable. And, since 1980 we have been doing just that!

The name "Turtle Island" comes from a common Native American legend and is their name for the North American continent. The story tells us that North America is perched on the back of a very large tortoise who has volunteered its shell as a home for the land animals.

Though you may not realize it, probably right under your feet! Turtle Island is the name that several native American tribes gave to the North American Continent. In their lore, the earth was at one time all water. The land animals had no place to live until a giant tortoise arose from the water and offered its shell as a home for these creatures. Thus, with North America perched on the back of this large turtle we need to treat our "island" home with honor and respect.