Verpackungsdesign
The science begins
with the formula.
The story begins
with the forest.
Every species on our packaging corresponds to the Colombian Amazon ecosystem where our hero ingredient — Cacay Oil — is cultivated. The illustration is not decoration. It is a record of origin, and a commitment to the supply chain that makes NAYA possible.
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Colombia
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4°N – 2°S
Direct Trade · Colombia
Where formulation
meets traceable origin
NAYA sources Cacay Oil directly from farming communities in the Colombian Amazon, working with producers in the origin ecosystem rather than through commodity markets. This direct-trade model was built into the brand from the beginning — not added later as a sustainability claim.
Cacay (Caryodendron orinocense) grows in the wild forest ecosystems of this region. Its regenerative cultivation depends on intact canopy, functioning watersheds, and healthy biodiversity. The supply chain is forest-dependent by nature.
The packaging illustration was created as an accurate botanical and zoological record of the origin ecosystem. Each species depicted is present in the geographic range where sourcing takes place.
supply chain
partnership
in origin ecosystem
in our supply chain
The species
on your shelf
Each animal on our packaging is present in the Colombian Amazon region where Cacay Oil originates. Their presence — or absence — is a direct indicator of ecosystem health.
Jaguar
Panthera onca · Vulnerable (IUCN)Apex predator.
Indicator of ecosystem integrity.
Jaguar populations signal a functioning trophic structure. Their range spans the lowland Amazon and Andean foothills — the same terrain where Cacay grows. Habitat loss and fragmentation are primary threats; their presence confirms the supply chain sits within an intact ecosystem.
Amazon · Andean foothillsToucan
Ramphastos tucanus · Least ConcernSeed disperser.
Keystone frugivore.
Toucans are critical to canopy regeneration. Large-billed frugivores disperse the seeds of trees like Cacay across the forest floor. Without them, forest recovery after any disturbance is significantly slower. Their continued presence supports the regenerative sourcing model NAYA depends on.
Colombian lowland forestHummingbird
Trochilidae spp. · Colombia: 160+ speciesPrimary pollinator.
Ecosystem sensitivity indicator.
Colombia has the world's highest hummingbird diversity. As primary pollinators for the flowering plants of the understorey, their health reflects the chemical and structural integrity of the forest. Decline in hummingbird populations is an early warning sign of ecosystem degradation.
Andean cloud forestSpectacled Bear
Tremarctos ornatus · Vulnerable (IUCN)Andean montane specialist.
South America's only bear.
The spectacled bear inhabits the cloud forests of the Andes — the watersheds that feed the river systems our farming communities rely on. As a large frugivore and habitat specialist, it requires large tracts of connected forest. Its presence marks a landscape that remains ecologically viable.
Andes · Colombia · EcuadorConservation Partnership
Supply chain
with ecological
accountability
The Amazon is not a single ecosystem. It is a mosaic of microclimates, elevations, and ecologies — each with distinct biodiversity, soil chemistry, and hydrological behaviour. The regions where Cacay grows sit at the transitional zone between lowland Amazon and Andean foothills: among the most biodiverse, and most threatened, gradients in South America.
NAYA's conservation partnership supports the protection of this origin ecosystem. The packaging illustration was created to accurately represent the species present in the sourcing region — as a record, not as abstract inspiration. Every purchase of a NAYA product contributes directly to a supply chain designed to keep this ecosystem economically viable for the communities that manage it.
Design Philosophy
The box as field record
Most packaging conceals its origins. NAYA packaging names them. Every element of the illustration was chosen for biological accuracy, not aesthetic convenience.
Accurate species, accurate habitat
The animals, plants, and terrain depicted correspond to the Colombian Amazon and Andean foothills — not a generic tropical landscape. The Andean backdrop is intentional geography, not artistic licence.
Illustration as accountability
By depicting these species on every box, NAYA creates a visible commitment to the ecosystem that produces our ingredients. The illustration is a statement of ingredient traceability — made permanent through design.
Recycled substrate, lasting intent
All NAYA packaging is printed on FSC-certified recycled board. The illustration is designed to be kept — many customers save the boxes. That is not accidental. It is a deliberate product design decision that extends the life of the packaging.
Direct Trade · Colombia
Where formulation meets
traceable origin.
NAYA sources Cacay Oil directly from farming communities in the Colombian Amazon. The ingredient is not treated as a commodity. It is part of a living supply chain connected to forest, biodiversity and long-term ecological value.
Direct sourcing
We work with producers connected to the origin region, reducing reliance on anonymous commodity channels and keeping the ingredient story transparent.
Forest-dependent ingredient
Cacay grows within biodiverse South American forest ecosystems. Its value is tied to intact canopy, healthy watersheds and functioning biodiversity.
Packaging as record
The animals and botanicals on our packaging are not decorative tropes. They reference the landscape, species and ecology behind the ingredient.
Science with origin
NAYA is science-led in formulation and nature-rooted in sourcing. The formula explains performance. The forest explains where the story begins.