Is Nakd vegan? Who owns Nakd?

Raw fruit and nut snack bars made with 100% natural ingredients, no added sugar

Food & DrinkLast verified 12 September 2026

The short answer

Nakd is owned by Natural Balance Foods. All products are vegan. Not yet verified by us.

Last verified 12 September 2026

Ownership chain

  1. Brand

    Nakd

  2. Parent company

    Natural Balance Foods

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

  3. Ultimate owner

    Lotus Bakeries N.V.

    Animal-testing position not yet verified.

    Last verified 12 September 2026

Certifications

  • The Vegetarian Society

    active

    Checked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry

    The Vegetarian Society: Nakd is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Nakd as a brand of Natural Balance Foods, which sits under Lotus Bakeries N.V.. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Nakd appears on one scheme we check: The Vegetarian Society. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Natural Balance Foods, so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nakd vegan?
All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 12 September 2026.
Who owns Nakd?
Nakd is recorded as owned by Natural Balance Foods, which is itself owned by Lotus Bakeries N.V..
Is Nakd cruelty-free?
Not yet verified by us. Recorded status: unverified, last verified 12 September 2026.
Does Natural Balance Foods test on animals?
We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for Natural Balance Foods. Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

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Last verified 12 September 2026

Sources

  1. Supports: All Nakd bars are vegan and certified by The Vegetarian Society. Products are made with 100% natural ingredients, containing only fruits and nuts, with no animal-derived ingredients.

    Official Vegan Shop · Accessed 12 September 2026

  2. Supports: Lotus Bakeries published an ESG report (2023) and Code of Conduct (2025) which emphasize commitment to transparency, responsibility, and sustainability. However, no explicit statement regarding animal testing for cosmetics or personal care products was found in available public sources. As a food company, Lotus Bakeries does not appear to conduct or commission animal testing for food products, which are subject to different regulatory requirements than cosmetics.

    Lotus Bakeries · Accessed 12 September 2026

  3. Company's own statement

    Supports: Raw fruit and nut snack bars made with 100% natural ingredients, no added sugar

    Accessed 12 September 2026

  4. Supports: The Vegetarian Society: Nakd is recorded as certified.

    Official Vegan Shop · Accessed 12 September 2026