A variety of factors are influencing a shift in crop planting for 2015. More farmers are seeking out Non-GMO seed for corn and soybean as prices pressures, increased market needs, and increased pesticide/herbicide use come together and force a hard look at profitability and sustainability. Here’s a report from MSN Money – [link]
Good News! SunRidge Farms now has more products than ever before available online!
SunRidge Farms welcomes you to explore our products section as we have begun to expand our web presence to more accurately reflect the breadth of items we offer. Click here to begin – [link] Here’s a brief FAQ regarding the changes: Q. Are all of SunRidge Farms items listed?A. No, but we’re adding more daily… Q. Can I buy any item online?A. Eventually! We’re releasing additional items for purchase each week. If an item can’t be loaded to the cart you can call 831.786.7000 and ask for sales. Q. I can’t find an image for one of the items I’m… Read More
Airline travel isn't what it used to be – pack SunRidge Farms snacks
With airlines cutting back on food service and offering less than healthy choices when providing snacks try the SunRidge Farms alternative. See it said best by Josie Cowden, writer for the Santa Cruz Good Times magazine, [link]
Great news of the day! Congratulations to the 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame Class
Sometimes it’s not just about the food…we have a bunch of sports fans here at SunRidge Farms and today’s news regarding the newest members of the Baseball Hall of Fame – Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, Pedro Martinez, and Craig Biggio – is outstanding! For more, click here – [link]
Rice Chip Toffee – A holiday treat recipe
Look for holiday recipes over the next 10 days and see how bulk foods make your holiday baking even better! Today’s treat – Rice Chip Toffee – [link]
Try this Mushroom Alfredo Pasta Bake!
Fridays call for a decadent dish, in our opinion. This mushroom alfredo pasta bake tastes indulgent – but is actually very nutritious! Bon appetit! (dirty tip: buy organic penne from the bulk section and save about $0.80/lb! Get the recipe here – [link]
How to store bulk foods? Here's a holiday guide to bulk food containers!
Not sure what to get the person who has everything for the holidays? Chances are, their pantry could use some help, and storage containers for their bulk foods make a great – and useful – gift! Check out what containers @Real Simple recommends: [link]
Don't toss those beans! Find out what foods in your pantry will pretty much last forever:
What a great question! What can you keep longer than you think? Click here to find out – [link]
Tea Spiced Hot Chocolate Recipe for the Holidays…from the bulk section?
There are a lot of items that you can find in the bulk section of your grocery store that you might not think about. This includes spices and teas! Check out this Hot Chocolate recipe for the holidays and remember to check the bulk aisle for other holiday goodies! [link]
Reducing oil use in the US by 50% in 20 years – Here's a big part of how this will happen!
Moving goods throughout the country requires trucks/specialty vehicles that currently account for over 20% of the total fossil fuel use in the United States. New technologies are quickly coming online to change that. See what’s happening here – [link] SunRidge Farms is committed to being part of the ‘Good News’ we hear everyday. Check back often for more ‘Good News’!