Santa Cruz is known for its beaches winding along Monterey Bay, a boardwalk, its amusement park and the University of California at Santa Cruz. And it’s adjacent to Watsonville, one of the produce capitals of the world. It’s also home to an award-winning food company, SunRidge Farms, maker of more than 1,000 certified organic and natural snacks and trail mixes it sells in bulk to retail stores and distributors across the country. For more on this story, go to [link]

Distinctly Green: SunRidge Farms offers eco-friendly snacks This story is from ‘The Record Searchlight’ of Redding, California, February 27, 2010. To read the complete story please follow this link: [link] Order some eco-friendly snacks today!

Award winning local manufacturer and distributor of fine organic and natural foods, SunRidge Farms, announced today the completion of a 99 kilowatt state-of-the-art solar electric system onto the roof of its Pajaro warehouse building. And, since the companys colorful brand depicts the image of a dazzling sunrise over fertile Pajaro-like fields, placing solar panels on its roof appears to be a natural fit. “The suns generosity was a source of our inspiration, our product offering and our name some 30 years ago when we began manufacturing and distributing organic and natural foods. And, now the suns power will literally be… Read More

Pajaro, Ca. SunRidge Farms today announced the extension of its convenient tub pack line of organic and natural snacks with its all organic new Earth Crisp(TM) Organics. The Earth Crisp(TM) line includes organic Fruit Crisps, Veggie Crisps and cereal-based Earth Crisps. Smart snacking just got a little easier and more nutritious with the addition of these delicious, antioxidant rich and fiber filled organic crunchy snacks. The Earth Crisp(TM) line offers terrific texture and great taste. Its sound nutrition appeals to anyone interested in dressing up seasonal salads, enhancing nutritious breakfast options, or just making sensible snacking choices. These scrumptious snacks… Read More

Award winning local manufacturer and distributor of fine organic and natural foods, SunRidge Farms, announced that it plans to install a 99 kilowatt state-of-the-art solar electric system onto the roof of its 160,000sq. Pajaro facility this spring. The project is expected to offset over 75% of the buildings peak energy usage during the warm summer months. It will be installed by Independent Energy Systems of Santa Cruz. “This is a significant milestone in realizing our companys vision to support successful, sustainable resolutions to the environmental challenges we all face” stated company spokesperson Mary Quillin. To that end, the company converted… Read More

SunRidge Farms announces the introduction of its premier Tub Pack line of delicious, organic and all natural snacks, nuts, trail mixes, dried fruit and candies. These are 52 of the most innovative and best selling items from SunRidges extensive line up, each selected for universal appeal. All SunRidge products in tub containers, resealable preprinted bags or bulk packaging are available for private label. The tub assortment is packed in resealable, reusable and recyclable containers, which makes it an ideal, convenient and portable snack selection for anyone. The packaging is also nitrogen flushed, which preserves freshness and extends shelf life, and… Read More

Santa Cruz, Ca. – SunRidge Farms is proud to announce its partnership with members of the Santa Cruz National Surf League (NSL) team. Santa Cruz surfers Darryl “Flea” Virostko, Randy Bonds, Peter Mel, Jason “Ratboy” Collins, Tyler Smith, Josh Loya, and Bud Freitas, among others, will be energized by SunRidge Farms organic and natural snack and trail mixes, dried fruits, and nuts during this weekend’s “Game” at Steamer Lane. The Santa Cruz team will take on teams from San Diego, Orange County, and Ventura in an attempt to win the California Cup of Surfing, a new competition format that places… Read More

Santa Cruz, Ca. – SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce that Eric Birckner has joined our team as Eastern Division Sales Director, a newly created position. This position has been created due to increased demand for SunRidge Farms organic and natural products in the midwest and eastern parts of the U.S. Eric will report to Mark Devencenzi, National Sales Director. Prior to accepting the position at SunRidge Farms, Eric was the Eastern Division VP of Retail Sales for Harmony Foods Corporation. He has also served as Category Manager and Natural and Bulk Food Merchandiser for Safeway Stores of Landover, Maryland.… Read More

Wells Reveals Secrets to Using Spices to Boost Flavor and Reduce Fat in Spa Cuisine, Grilling and Low Carb Meal Preparation January 29, 2004 – Monterey, CA – David Wells, professional chef and founder and president of Wholearth Spice Company, will be giving a series of three cooking classes at the Salud Room at Whole Foods Market in Monterey starting February 20. In each class Wells will demonstrate that great tasting food can also be healthy. The series consists of “The Best of Spa Cuisine” on Feb 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., followed by “Luscious Low Carb Cooking,… Read More

Santa Cruz, Ca. – SunRidge Farms recently added six new organic products to its diverse line of candies and confectionery mixes. Organic Milk Chocolate Cherries, Organic Milk Chocolate Almonds, Organic Milk Chocolate Raisins, Organic Dark Chocolate Coffee Beans, and Gold Medal Award winning Organic Hit The Trail Mix and Organic Cranberry Harvest can now be found in natural food and mass-market stores throughout the country. In addition, SunRidge Farms is currently creating an organic yogurt line, which will consist of Organic Yogurt Pretzels, Organic Yogurt Raisins, and Organic Yogurt Pretzels, as well as Organic Sour Sunny Bears, a complement to… Read More