Training ourselves to buy bulk – the ‘How To’ guide

This is a previous article that has relevance at Earth Day so here you go! Buying in bulk is not everyone’s cup of tea.  Convenience, storage, excellence in packaging, great colors, emerging technology, and strong marketing have led to incredible advances in how products are delivered, displayed, and eventually purchased by us.  Concerns over theft, loss, breakage, and spoilage also impact retailer decisions regarding the implementation of bulk purchasing.  Add in the Costco approach to bulk purchasing and it’s no wonder that bulk buying can be confusing by appearing to be more expensive ( how many 9V batteries did I… Read More

National Bulk Foods Week October 2011

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

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

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