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From California Roots to Kona Coffee: How Sloan Farms Built an Organic Legacy in Hawaii
There’s something different about coffee when you know the story behind it. Not just where it’s grown - but who built it, why they chose it, and what it took to get there. For Sloan Farms Kona Coffee, that story doesn’t begin in Hawaii. It begins in California, with two people, two very different upbringings, and one shared work ethic that would eventually shape everything. Bags of Sloan Farms Kona Organic 100% Kona Coffee, featuring vibrant packaging with an illustration
5 hours ago
From California Roots to Kona Coffee: How Sloan Farms Built an Organic Legacy in Hawaii
There’s something different about coffee when you know the story behind it. Not just where it’s grown - but who built it, why they chose it, and what it took to get there. For Sloan Farms Kona Coffee, that story doesn’t begin in Hawaii. It begins in California, with two people, two very different upbringings, and one shared work ethic that would eventually shape everything. Bags of Sloan Farms Kona Organic 100% Kona Coffee, featuring vibrant packaging with an illustration
5 hours ago
Product Spotlight: Marianne’s Classic Beef Tallow - Elevate Your Cooking With CARE-Certified Flavor
In the quest for richer, more authentic flavor in the kitchen, fat matters just as much as technique. Enter Marianne’s Classic Beef Tallow , a CARE-certified cooking fat that brings time-honored culinary tradition back to modern home kitchens with transparency and integrity you can trust. Jar of Marianne's CARE Certified Beef Tallow on a store shelf, featuring a rustic label that highlights its careful production from sustainably raised cattle, priced at $13.99 for an 11 o
Apr 1
Upcycled Pet Food: A Growth & Sustainability Opportunity for Retailers
For independent pet retailers, specialty shops, grooming services, and e-commerce players, staying ahead means offering products that serve pets and resonate with conscious consumers . Enter the rising star category: upcycled pet food and pet products certified under the Upcycled Certified® label . From surplus carrots to spent grains from breweries, ingredients that might otherwise be wasted are finding a second life in tasty treats, kibble, and even grooming products . For
Mar 12
RaiseWell® Certified: A New Standard for Verified Natural, Humane, and Traceable Beef
RaiseWell® Certified: a third-party verification standard for beef cattle production that emphasizes humane treatment, verified natural raising practices, and full traceability back to the source of origin. This certification ensures cattle are raised according to strict animal care requirements, with no antibiotics, added hormones or growth promotants at any stage of life , while providing documented proof of responsible production practices from birth through harvest. Why
Feb 24
Where Food Comes From and U.S. CattleTrace: Strengthening Traceability for a Safer and Stronger U.S. Cattle Industry
Where Food Comes From (WFCF) has partnered with U.S. CattleTrace , a producer-led, private industry database, to strengthen cattle traceability and support a secure U.S. beef supply. This partnership helps protect the nation’s herd, supports animal health officials during disease outbreaks, and allows producers to continue business operations with minimal disruption. What Is U.S. CattleTrace? U.S. CattleTrace is a voluntary, producer-governed animal disease traceability syst
Feb 10
How Chef Rick Bower Champions Sustainable Seafood with Smart Catch
With global fisheries facing unprecedented pressure and diners craving ethically sourced seafood, Chef Rick Bower stands at the intersection of flavor and responsibility. As an advisor to the Smart Catch® program and a celebrated sustainable chef at Coast 236 , Rick blends culinary artistry with a mission to protect our oceans. From fine-dining kitchens to ocean advocacy, Bower’s career reflects a belief that great food should nourish people and the planet. From Fine Dining
Feb 10
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