It’s time to plan for National Bulk Foods Week. Scheduled this year for October 16-22, 2011, the Bulk is Green Council (BIG) is preparing signage and other materials for retailers to use to help consumers take advantage of all the benefits of buying in bulk. Gourmet Retailer has some more detail here – [link] Bookmark the SunRidge Farms website and you’ll be able to keep up with all the bulk food news and other BIG efforts and events.
Bulk is Green point of sale material for retailers
National Bulk Week is this October. POS materials and artwork are now available. There are four different PDF documents to download. Each of these items are listed for download below. You can also link to the BIG site here: [link] Save Money Buy Bulk 11×8 Bulk Up and Save 5×7 Save Money Buy Bulk 5×7 Top Shelf Art
Backpacking and SunRidge Farms
June 1 rolled around on the calendar and thoughts of dusting off the pack and gear have started crossing my mind. Sierra Nevada snowpack is still at record levels which means that the high country will be a bit tougher to get to but that water will be abundant and wild flowers will be in bloom until the end of July in many spots. One thing about backpacking, at least for me, is that I’m not a minimalist. Going ultra light is a fine practice but if I’m only out for 2 or 3 days I’m going to eat like… Read More
The WIC project review of SunRidge Farms snacks
We’re always excited to see reviews of our products. Here’s another from the WIC Project.Enjoy! [link]
Confused by what is Organic or All Natural? You are not alone.
The food industry moves so fast now that it often overwhelms the consumer and front line retail workers. The purchase of a brand by a major food conglomerate and subsequent ingredient change often is missed by the buyers of these products. Trying to ensure that the label is consistent with the true source of the ingredients is a tedious process but absolutely necessary. Manufacturers do a great job of that but don’t necessarily do as great a job of ensuring that this information makes its way to the distributors and/or buyers who may be unaware that the product they’ve been… Read More
More information on how buying bulk stretches your food budget
Buying in bulk is becoming more of a standard practice in many households as rising prices force shoppers to consider ways to save money at the grocery store. You’re doing good for the environment with reduced packaging and waste too. This recent article in the News Tribune in Tacoma, WA helps educate consumers on this trend – [link] Check out our SunRidge Farms bulk items at your favorite grocer and see how good shopping in bulk can taste.
Mollie Stone's Markets and SunRidge Farms
Northern California boasts some fine grocery retailers. These stores have the advantage of being located near some of the world’s finest agricultural land and an educated population that demands organic and all natural foods. Mollie Stone’s Markets, with eight locations, has risen to meet this demand. In keeping with their mission they strive to conduct business with local suppliers. SunRidge Farms is especially pleased with the partnership that has been established with Mollie Stone’s Markets, [link] Visit the Mollie Stone’s Markets website to find locations in Northern California and see what else this fine purveyor of foods can offer you! … Read More
Information on interpreting the ingredients label
Here’s a quick reference to labeling for organic and all natural products: 100% organic: All organic ingredients produced without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or sewage sludge; growth hormones or antibiotics in livestock; food irradiation or genetically modified organisms; and farmers adhere to soil and water conservation methods and to rules about the humane treatment of animals Organic: At least 95 percent organic ingredients; remaining 5 percent can be approved nonorganic ingredients, such as citric acid and baking powder, or approved nonorganic agricultural ingredients when they’re not available in organic form Made with organic ingredients: At least 70% organic ingredients. The… Read More
SunRidge Farms Pineapple Rings – yummy and recommended!
We don’t always know when reviews of our products are being conducted. Here’s a link to a review we just found a few days ago. Check it out for yourself! [link]
SunRidge Farms Snacks Review from thereviewstew.com
SunRidge Farms wants to thank www.thereviewstew.com for their wonderful review on some our snacks. Read the whole story here – [link]