Ratana Stephens

Arran and Ratana Stephens, co-founders of Nature’s Path, discuss their near 40-year journey in the organic cereal industry. Arran shares his vision for starting with Manna bread mixed in a bathtub, while Ratana provides insight into managing the financial side of their success. They reveal the challenges of transitioning from local products to national distribution, the emotional toll of rapid growth, and the inspiration behind their popular Love Crunch granola. Their story illustrates how complementary skills and shared values helped them thrive both in business and marriage.