Today, the Senate did the right thing and did not advance a bill from Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) that can best be described as the Denying Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act. Here’s the full story – [link] SunRidge Farms supports labeling of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO’s) as we believe everyone has a right to know what is in their foods.  We thank the millions of Americans who made their voice heard by contacting their representatives in opposition of this bill.

In a mountainous region in eastern India, Sikkim is now a 100% organic state, with no chemical pesticides or fertilizers and no GMOs.  This remarkable achievement can be the impetus for a move to all organic farming globally.  It can be done; we just need to commit. [link] SunRidge Farms supports efforts to increase organic farming and encourages all to understand why organic farming is the right thing to do.

We love the outdoors and our solar powered manufacturing facility sits on the central coast of California just south of Santa Cruz and about an hour south of the famous Maverick’s surf break.  This big wave contest only runs when conditions are strong and February 12 is the day!  To see the big event you can click on the link below to this event: [link] SunRidge Farms wishes the competitors a safe and exhilarating day in the surf and sun!

Campbell Soup recently announced they are withdrawing their opposition to GMO labeling.  The Christian Science Monitor release this story – [link] SunRidge Farms has long advocated for the disclosure of genetically modified organisms in foods.  We welcome Campbell Soup’s declaration and urge other major food companies to listen to what consumers want. 

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching.  Here’s a suggestion from this latest blog review – [link] Only the best ingredients go into our foods.  SunRidge Farms delicious confections, trail mixes, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and many other items can be found in your favorite grocers bulk foods section.  Buy only what you need and save money!

Welcome to the New Year.  SunRidge Farms invites you to explore a lifestyle that includes a mindfulness into health, sustenance, and balance that we strive for.  Our conduit to this effort are the foods we offer and the care and effort that goes into providing you the best.  Stringent sourcing protocols committed to sustainability, solar power in our factories, paying our team members to bike to work, offering a majority of our items in bulk, onsite yoga and exercise rooms, spirited and innovative R&D, BPA free packaging, and a wonderful location on the central coast of California combine to give… Read More

Thank you to ABCD Diaries for their positive review!  [link] Please have a safe and healthy holiday! SunRidge Farms

Organic food prices often carry a premium at the store, but that isn’t always the case.  From Fox News comes this story – [link] addition, though not mentioned in the story, the organic items that they mention as costing less are still packaged.  If they had gone to the bulk foods aisle they could have found many more items that are organic that cost less simply by taking the packaging out of the equation.  Take the time to shop in bulk to find organic foods AND save money. SunRidge Farms is a leading provider of bulk foods nationwide.  

5% of total food sales are organic though only about 1% of acreage in the USA is dedicated to organic farming.  We owe it to ourselves to change this but what can be done?  Here are some ideas from an article in Supermarket News – [link] SunRidge Farms is dedicated to sustainable agriculture and other efforts in sustainability for our planet and our people.  

It’s sobering to think that enjoying a chocolate candy bar might contribute to children’s slave labor but until recently that was likely the case.  Kudos to the Fair Trade organizations and major chocolate candy suppliers who have spent the past decade working with farmers, governments, and supply chains to reshape the cocoa industry.  Here’s a story from the Christian Science Monitor that offers more insight – [link] SunRidge Farms has always been committed to sourcing sustainable and ethical cocoa.  In continuing this effort we’ve expanded our Fair Trade Cocoa offerings in both organic and all natural.  When shopping, look for… Read More