It’s upon us. Thanksgiving is right around the corner and the holiday season is about to hit full force. The calorie fest of the next 6 weeks is our annual rite leading to the wonderful New Years resolutions that often are as fleeting as windless day on the ocean. Regardless, we do it each year because we finally get to see family and friends ( for real, not on video chat ) and can reengage and renew our substance as vibrant beings. Food and drink bring a sense of comfort and well being as we share our time with others… Read More
Long term study shows organic farming works!
This was exciting news coming out of Iowa State University. After studying organic farming versus commercial farming for 13 years it was learned that both similar yields and higher economic returns resulted from organic crop systems versus the traditional corn/ soybean rotation. These type of long term experiments validate organic practices and certainly cast doubts on those who absolutely feel that GMO and conventional pesticide farming practices are both valid and necessary. [link] SunRidge Farms sources organic and Non-GMO wherever possible in order to support these sustainable practices that are in harmony with our planet.
Bulk Up on Bulk Foods Next Week
Next week is National Bulk Foods Week but rather than us tell you about it, check out this story in ShopSmart Magazine – [link]
Retailers participating in National Bulk Week
National Bulk Week is right around the corner! Plan your grocery shopping around this event to learn how much money you can save by purchasing bulk foods. To make this easier for you, please click on this link to find out participating retailers near you! [link]
Phil Lempert, Supermarket GURU, says 'buy bulk foods'
Here’s a great little piece from Phil Lempert’s website. Please click on the link to read more! [link]
RETAILER's – It's not too late to support National Bulk Week
National Bulk Week is almost here and it’s not too late to participate if you are a retailer. Though our deadlines have passed for providing preprinted materials, FREE Downloadable artwork is available by clicking on this link, [link] Help teach your customers the greener practices of bulk purchasing…better for the environment and the pocketbook. Buy Green – Save Green ($)
If you wonder why you should be concerned about GMO foods…
The quote below by Phil Angell of Monsanto should be enough to convince you that staying away from genetically modified organisms in foods. Knowing the trust issues we have with our government anyway, counting on the FDA to ensure food safety is tenuous at best. Having a company knowingly working to exploit that weakness, at OUR risk, is reprehensible. Join the Non-GMO project and fight to preserve the integrity of the food you eat. To find out about the Non-GMO project, visit [link] To see more details on what Monsanto is doing, visit the following: [link] A Monsanto executive told… Read More
Food Dye Allergy-Free Candies
SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce non-GMO, milk chocolate Rainbow Drops. Here’s more from Candy and Snack Today magazine – [link]
Non GMO project has launched new website for Non GMO month
SunRidge Farms is very concerned about GMO products and their entry in to the food supply chain. Non GMO month takes place next month, October 2011, and to find out more about the concerns that we all should have regarding GMO products can be found here,[link]
Supermarket GURU says "Rainbow Drops Are a Hit"
SunRidge Farms’ newest candy, Rainbow Drops, was reviewed by Phil Lempert, a leading food industry analyst, journalist and trend-watcher and was rated a ‘HIT’. His website, [link], offers food & health news, new food product ratings, money saving tips, unique recipes, food allergy info, and resources. Click here to see Phil’s review – [link]