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Food waste is rampant in the USA.  Around 40% of our food is thrown away or wasted.  Almost half of us are now aware that we’re wasting this much food which is both good news and bad news.  We’re aware but unaware of what to do.  Here’s a story from the Christian Science Monitor on this problem – http://www.csmonitor.com/Business/The-Bite/2015/0612/Nearly-half-of-Americans-know-about-US-s-food-waste-problem-survey-says

SunRidge Farms has been at the forefront of this awareness for over 30 years.  We heavily emphasize bulk foods as they reduce packaging waste, allow for purchase of only what you need and will consume, and saves money since you’re not wasting as much.  Even our plastic bags used for bulk purchases are not only recyclable but biodegradable.  Our packaged products are resealable helping to maintain freshness and are recyclable.  Let’s work together to reduce food waste.

SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce that we have a full line of Fair Trade Chocolate candy in bulk.  This is a first in this category and is an important step in ensuring that we respect the entire process of growing, harvesting, and producing foods in an ethical manner.  For more on see the following from Gourmet Retailer on this and many other new items in the candy category from other companies too!

http://www.gourmetretailer.com/article-indulging_eclectic_tastes-7099.html

To purchase Fair Trade Chocolates online, please click the link here to reach our online store – https://www.sunridgefarms.com/search.php?term=fair+trade&submit.x=3&submit.y=18

SunRidge Farms has been promoting organic foods for over 30 years.  Here’s an example of why – http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/14/the-organic-effect_n_7244000.html?utm_hp_ref=tw

See for yourself.  By buying organic foods in bulk, you can reduce the impact of cost for eating better.  Give it a try and watch your body thank you!

New additions to our southwest themed items are the fabulous Chimayo Chile Almonds and Cashews.  This red chile complements our green Hatch Chile items and offers the different flavor and heat profile of the unique Chimayo Chile.  Chimayo is to chile as Havana is to cigars. After centuries of selective breeding, and irrigation from a particular mountain stream, there’s an unmistakable complexity to the chiles here, a citrus tang, a depth and richness you can’t quite find elsewhere.  Look for SunRidge Farms items in your grocers bulk section.

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Engineers at MIT are developing a desalinization process that can be powered by the sun.  This new technology and another solar powered desal solution are twice as efficient as current technology.   Read more here – http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/solar-solution-mit-creates-way-make-salt-water-drinkable/

Chipotle Restaurants get the ‘good news of the day’ recognition for eliminating GMO’s from their menu.  Here’s more – https://www.yahoo.com/health/chipotles-menu-is-now-gmo-free-how-much-should-117512000827.html

SunRidge Farms manufactures bulk organic and natural foods including staples, confections, snack and trail mixes, dried fruits, cereals and granola, and nuts & seeds. 

If you use Facebook social media, take a moment to visit the SunRidge Farms Facebook page to get additional information on new items, SunRidge Farms activities, and giveaways.  Here’s the link – https://www.facebook.com/SunRidge.Farms

The City of San Francisco is collaborating with Charge

Across Town, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting

electric transportation in the Bay Area to better understand how electric vehicles can charge from 100-percent renewable sources,

with no impact to the electric grid and with absolutely zero emissions.  Here’s more on helping to sustain our planet – http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20150417005085/en/Driving-Sunshine-Brings-Free-Solar-Powered-EV-Charging#.VTUzAle6JbR

The debate over GM foods continues as the financial stakes are high.  Often those opposed to GMO are accused of being anti-science; however that isn’t accurate – http://www.naturalnews.com/049093_Jane_Goodall_GMO_science_GM_food.html

With Earth Day coming up, take a stand and say No to GMO.  SunRidge Farms manufactures bulk foods ( dried fruits, confections, trail mixes, granolas/cereals, yogurts, and nuts/seeds) from only the finest ingredients.

More states are entering the GMO labeling arena.  Rhode Island is the latest.  Here’s more on their efforts – http://www.tauntongazette.com/article/20150411/NEWS/150418945/1994/NEWS?rssfeed=true

SunRidge Farms supports labeling of GMO’s and urges action both on a state and federal level to help consumers know what is in their food.