I have a new trail mix favorite. This one will move towards the top of your list too, because it’s that good. My first sampling of this mix was late last week as I took walk in the redwoods of Nisene Marks, a California State Park located in Aptos, CA. The park offers 10,000 acres of rugged semi-wilderness, rising from sea level to steep coastal mountains of more than 2,600 feet. The site of logging operations until the 1920s, visitors can still find evidence of logging operations, mill sites and trestles in the park. There are 30 miles of trails nestled in this second growth forest, which are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, or a leisurely stroll. I had always wanted to visit the epicenter of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake and with a little effort you can hike right to it. Take Aptos Creek Trail off of the main fireroad at the bottom of the incline and it’s about a half mile in. There is still evidence of the quake with trees laying on their sides but not much else suggesting a 7.1 shaking that resonates with anyone who was part of it. More info on Nisene Marks is available here, http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/nisene. Since I started the hike at the entrance, I had walked a bit over 3 miles before I came to the trailhead so I was hungry. Grabbing the bag of SunRidge Farms Mountain Rainbow Mix, I tore open the package and began devouring this divine mix of the incredible new Rainbow Drops, peanut butter peanuts, raisins, and more. Sitting on a moss covered rock, under a large second growth redwood with a gentle mist filtering up through the canyon, I couldn’t help but notice as the sun briefly showed itself and highlighted the spot I was sitting and snacking. It was peaceful, refreshing, and spiritual. Those of you who have hiked in the redwoods know what I’m talking about. Hope to see you on the trails! Just be sure to bring something tasty along to eat. That’s where SunRidge Farms comes in!
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Visit SunRidge Farms in booth 2787 at the Natural Products Expo West March 11-13
SunRidge Farms offers the most
unique and delicious natural and organic candies, nuts, dried fruit,
trail mixes,snacks, granolas and more. We offer over 1,000 items in bulk
packs, as well as bags, tubs, and our new HealthyGO single serve option. Creative and
exciting new SunRidge Farms products are continually introduced. Among
the new items this year are Chai Vanilla Almonds and Raisins, Dark
Chocolate Red Tart Cherries, and Rainbow Drops. Please visit our booth
to try our delicious new products!
We are in booth 2787 in the main hall of the Anaheim Convention Center. For a map to our location, click this link – http://www.expowest.com/networknow/Public/fp.aspx?MapID=1000099&BoothID=1066403&Booth=2787&AEID=328,331
CFS (Center for Food Safety) challenging FDA approval of GMO Alfalfa
Nutiva Corporation, an organic food brand, has pledged $25,000 to CFS (Center for Food Safety) to assist in the legal efforts against the USDA approval for Monsanto GMO alfalfa seeds. Support the CFS in their efforts. Read the full story here:
http://www.benzinga.com/press-releases/11/02/p869696/nutiva%C2%AE-pledges-25-000-to-cfs-for-challenging-usdas-approval-of-monsant
Concerns over Chinese imports of organic foods is real per USDA
The USDA has uncovered evidence that demonstrates efforts by some Chinese companies to pass non-organic foods as organic. For more on this story, please click here,
http://www.naturalnews.com/031364_organic_food_China.html
Politicians make way for Syngenta GMO corn to be planted this spring
On the heels of significant financial contributions by Syngenta, a Swiss based bio/ag corporation, to high ranking officials in the US House of Representatives Agricultural Committee, the USDA has removed restrictions allowing genetically modified (GMO) corn seed to be planted in the upcoming spring. Details on the money spent by Syngenta can be found here at this link, http://www.salem-news.com/articles/february142011/gmo-approval.php .
SunRidge Farms, Inc. diligently works to source raw materials that are non-GMO and makes every effort to produce products that are GMO free. Please visit the non GMO project at, http://www.nongmoproject.org/ to learn more about the concerns that GMO products are generating.
SunRidge Farms announces Solar Expansion
SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce that we are moving from a 99kW Solar Panel System to Estimated 500kW Solar Energy Production System. Construction will begin in the spring of 2011. When completed, SunRidge Farms will be removing over one million pounds of carbon emissions annually from the environment. Check back often for updates on the progress of construction.
SunRidge Farms is committed to providing healthier foods and a healthier environment. When you buy SunRidge Farms’ products, you are sharing in that commitment and we appreciate your support.
Bulk Is Green offers some tips for Whole Foods Shoppers
With grocery prices rising, saving money this year ( and every year ) is going to be more difficult. The Bulk is Green council, www.bulkisgreen.org, posted this article that, while targeted to Whole Foods shoppers, makes sense for all of us. Enjoy!
http://www.bulkisgreen.org/blog/post/What-you-should-buy-at-Whole-Foodse28094and-what-to-skip.aspx
Not your average little league ball park concession!
Baseball is in the air….that’s right, baseball! Not spring, but that’s coming too! Being at the ball park is something that so many of us look forward to each year and this year is no different. Even better, our local little league program in Aptos, CA is expanding on it’s ‘Gary and Wes Hunter World Renowned Snack Shack’. On top of the tri-tip salad, the incredible turkey chili, the incredible hot links, and garlic fries that certainly compete with the best the World Champion SF Giants offer at AT&T park, we can now add SunRidge Farms HealthyGO snacks. Better nutrition and better snacking is the goal for the kids in this area and ballpark food is often difficult to improve but adding SunRidge Farms products to the mix is a great move. We may not be able to get rid of the hot dog but we don’t have to compound this with refined sugars or artificial flavors and ingredients. Even better, for every HealthyGO snack purchased by the fans, the profit goes right back to the league providing a boost in revenue for the kids and helping to ensure a quality program for over 400 kids and their families.
We’d love for your local youth organizations to join us in offering these types of treats for your program. Give us a call and inquire as to our non-profit pricing on HealthyGO for your snack shack. HealthyGO snacks come in many varieties of popular trail mixes, candies, and nuts, including the incredible new Rainbow Drops. The controlled portions ensure a better snacking approach and provide convenience and peace of mind to parents who, like me, face a difficult proposition in getting kids to think about eating better….not to mention ourselves.
We look forward to hearing from you! www.sunridgefarms.com
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SunRidge Farms announces HealthyGO snacks
SunRidge Farms is pleased to announce our new ‘HealthyGO’ snacks. Selections include some our most popular mixes and blends as well as the amazing new Rainbow Drops. The one ounce packages provide a convenient and healthier way to snack and are perfect for the purse, briefcase, or kids lunchbox. If you’d like to get more information or would like to buy leave us a message here, https://www.sunridgefarms.com/ourCompany/?subSection=contactUs
Berries and Chocolate Antioxidant Mix receives Editors Pick from Diet and Nutrition Magazine
In the December issue of Diet and Nutrition Magazine, SunRidge Farms’ Berries and Chocolate Antioxidant Mix received an Editor’s Pick. Visit your grocer’s bulk section and pick some up. If you’d like to try it prepackaged, it’s not up on the website yet but you can contact us directly using our contact page and we’ll take your order. Here’s a link to the story in Diet and Nutrition, http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/f54393b9#/
