See the leaves. Cupping is my favorite.
Yesterday I finally visited Samovar Tea Lounge, suits the mood.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Puerh Level 3, STI, San Francisco 2013
See the leaves. Cupping is my favorite.
Yesterday I finally visited Samovar Tea Lounge, suits the mood.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Gourmet tea purveyor Aroma Tea Bar updates e-bar tea collection
I love this pictorial below...tea infographic
Gourmet tea purveyor Aroma Tea Bar updates e-bar tea collection
Aroma Tea Bar has updated their e-bar to include a red and white tea collection in time for Valentine’s Day. The update features a variety of Rooibos teas, commonly known as red tea and a selection of White teas all curated from various countries.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
tea infographic
“As the second most consumed beverage in the world and with five out of every six Americans being a consumer, loose leaf tea has come to the fore front of the beverage industry and is slowly becoming a topic of discussion amongst many,” says Yunche Wilson, Owner of Aroma Tea Bar.
Rooibos is classified as a tisane (http://aromateabar.com/
White Tea falls under the five basic styles of tea and is essentially an unprocessed tea. The name is derived from the fuzzy white "down" that appears on the unopened or recently opened buds - the newest growth on the tea bush. White tea is simply plucked and allowed to wither dry.
“Aroma Tea Bar’s focus on customization and providing a higher quality beverage to the everyday consumer drove the decision for us make additions to our collection,”
Aroma Tea Bar is a gourmet loose leaf tea distributor with a specialization in customization. Their e-bar (http://aromateabar.com/
You can find Aroma Tea Bar at www.aromateabar.com and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/
About Aroma Tea Bar
Aroma Tea Bar is a gourmet loose leaf tea distributor with a specialization in customization. The company's focus is to expose the everyday, average person to loose leaf tea, giving them higher quality, healthier tea with custom blends and creative tastes. The goal is to break any preconceived ideas that an individual has had about tea, and show them the cool, trendy, everyday possibilities that drinking tea has. Aroma Tea Bar wants to make quality tea a daily go-to drink of choice for any individual.
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| City/Town | : | Houston | |
| State/Province | : | Texas | |
| Country | : | United States | |
| Industry | : | Food, Retail | |
| Tags | : | loose leaf tea, Aroma tea bar, valentines day, gourmet tea | |
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Starbucks Announces Agreement to Acquire Teavana to Globally Transform Tea Industry - pymnts.com
As the industry turns...
Starbucks Announces Agreement to Acquire Teavana to Globally Transform Tea Industry - pymnts.com
Starbucks Announces Agreement to Acquire Teavana to Globally Transform Tea Industry - pymnts.com
Nov 14, 2012, 7:51pm
Starbucks Announces Agreement to Acquire Teavana to Globally Transform Tea Industry
Furthering its commitment to innovate and transform the tea industry and enhance the consumer tea experience in the U.S. and internationally, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX) has agreed to acquire Teavana Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TEA) in an all-cash acquisition.
Together, Starbucks and Teavana will jumpstart the next wave of growth in this dynamic category, leveraging Starbucks core competencies of real estate, design and store operations and integrating these with Teavana’s world-class tea authority, global sourcing capabilities, merchandising and best-in-class retail store unit economics. Powered by Starbucks existing infrastructure, Starbucks plans to continue to grow and extend Teavana’s already-successful 300 mall-based stores as well as add a high-profile neighborhood store concept that will accelerate Teavana’s domestic and global footprint.
“We believe the tea category is ripe for reinvention and rapid growth. The Teavana acquisition now positions us to disrupt and lead, just as we did with espresso starting three decades ago,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo. “Teavana’s world-class tea authority, coupled with the romance and theater of the retail experience that is the heart and soul of Starbucks heritage, will create a differentiated customer experience and business opportunity that delivers immediate value to shareholders. This complements our existing Tazo brand and gives us the unique opportunity to create a two-tiered market position.”
“By contributing deep tea expertise, global sourcing capabilities and a passion for the category that is second to none in our industry, we believe we can deliver an elevated tea experience together with Starbucks,” said Andrew Mack, ceo and co-founder of Teavana, who has committed to staying and leading Teavana’s day-to-day operations. “After growing Teavana for fifteen years, we are thrilled that Starbucks will be able to truly fulfill our mission of bringing premium tea to millions of people on a global platform. It is with great respect for what Howard and his team have built that we join the Starbucks family.”
Just as Starbucks pioneered a new retail experience for coffee and espresso, the company’s acquisition of Teavana provides the opportunity to do the same within the rapidly growing $40 billion global tea category. In calendar 2013, Starbucks will integrate its unique assets – including its leading position in social and digital media, its ten million member global loyalty program, card and mobile payment platforms – with the Teavana customer experience to expand Teavana’s current mall-based store footprint with a comprehensive design strategy that will include new Teavana neighborhood locations in markets across North America and around the world. Teavana recently opened its first store in the Middle East in partnership with Starbucks existing joint venture partner Alshaya, and has plans to enter new, high-consumption tea markets around the world in the years ahead.
Starbucks investment in Teavana is matched by its commitment to continue to grow the Tazo business – giving Starbucks a two-tiered market position for tea. Starbucks plan is to define a new elevated platform of tea experience and education, and for both the Teavana and Tazo brands to grow and complement one another while at the same time elevating the entire category through a combination of expertise and assets.
“The acquisition of Teavana supports our growth strategy to innovate with new products, enter new categories, and expand into new channels of distribution,” said Jeff Hansberry, president, Channel Development and Emerging Brands for Starbucks, who will assume leadership of the new subsidiary. “Evolution Fresh, La Boulange and now Teavana demonstrate how Starbucks will add brands that strengthen our core offering and create a rich ecosystem of experiences with shared values, mutual efficiencies and complementary characteristics, thus forming tangible examples of the success of the Starbucks Blueprint for Growth and a differentiated health and wellness offering in the marketplace.”
Starbucks has entered into a merger agreement with Teavana to acquire Teavana for an aggregate acquisition price of approximately $620 million in cash and expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings by approximately $0.01 per share in fiscal year 2013, based off of the previously announced earnings targets. Teavana stockholders of record will receive $15.50 per share in cash in the merger which will result in Teavana becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starbucks. Stockholders of Teavana holding approximately 70% of the outstanding shares of common stock have approved the merger agreement by written consent, and the closing is expected to occur by year end, following receipt of regulatory clearances.
Webcast Information
Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz and Starbucks chief financial officer and chief administrative officer Troy Alstead will host a webcast today at 1:30 p.m. PST to discuss this exciting strategic acquisition and its significance to Starbucks growing health and wellness business. The webcast may be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at http://investor.starbucks.com. A simultaneous webcast will be available and subsequently archived at Starbucks Newsroom athttp://news.starbucks.com.
About Starbucks Corporation
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest-quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.
About Teavana
Teavana is a specialty retailer offering more than 100 varieties of premium loose-leaf teas, authentic artisanal teawares and other tea-related merchandise through 300 company-owned stores and on its website. Founded in 1997, the company offers new tea enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike its "Heaven of Tea" retail experience where passionate and knowledgeable "Teaologists" engage and educate them about the ritual and enjoyment of tea. The company's mission is to establish Teavana as the most recognized and respected brand in the tea industry by expanding the culture of tea across the world. To support the tea culture globally, Teavana donates approximately 1% of annual net profits to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc., or "CARE," through its Teavana Equatrade program. For more information, visithttp://www.teavana.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed acquisition, Teavana intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including Teavana’s information statement in preliminary and definitive form. Teavana stockholders are strongly advised to read all relevant documents filed with the SEC, including Teavana’s information statement, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. These documents will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, documents will also be available for free from Teavana by contacting Teavana’s Investor Relations at investorrelations@teavana.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements are based on information available to Starbucks as of the date hereof, and Starbucks actual results or performance could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business. These risks and uncertainties include: evolving understanding of the definition of and consumer preference for super-premium tea; continued growth in the health and wellness sector and market acceptance of Starbucks in that sector; the ability of Starbucks to accelerate its growth in the health and wellness sector and in the tea category; the potential introduction of super-premium tea by new market entrants; the ability of Starbucks to successfully integrate Teavana; the long-term success of Starbucks strategy to innovate with new products, enter new categories and expand into new channels of distribution; the requirement to satisfy closing conditions to the merger as set forth in the merger agreement, including expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Teavana and others related to the transaction; the ability to retain certain key employees of Teavana; and the risk factors disclosed in Starbucks most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which Starbucks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2011 and the risk factors disclosed in Teavana’s most recent Annual Report on form 10-K, which Teavana filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2012 and in all filings with the SEC made by Teavana subsequent to the filing of the form 10-K. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this release. Starbucks and Teavana do not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, except as required under the federal securities laws.
Teavana is a specialty retailer offering more than 100 varieties of premium loose-leaf teas, authentic artisanal teawares and other tea-related merchandise. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We believe the tea category is ripe for reinvention and rapid growth. The Teavana acquisition now positions us to disrupt and lead, just as we did with espresso starting three decades ago,” said Howard Schultz, Starbucks chairman, president and ceo. “Teavana’s world-class tea authority, coupled with the romance and theater of the retail experience that is the heart and soul of Starbucks heritage, will create a differentiated customer experience and business opportunity that delivers immediate value to shareholders. This complements our existing Tazo brand and gives us the unique opportunity to create a two-tiered market position.”
“By contributing deep tea expertise, global sourcing capabilities and a passion for the category that is second to none in our industry, we believe we can deliver an elevated tea experience together with Starbucks,” said Andrew Mack, ceo and co-founder of Teavana, who has committed to staying and leading Teavana’s day-to-day operations. “After growing Teavana for fifteen years, we are thrilled that Starbucks will be able to truly fulfill our mission of bringing premium tea to millions of people on a global platform. It is with great respect for what Howard and his team have built that we join the Starbucks family.”
Just as Starbucks pioneered a new retail experience for coffee and espresso, the company’s acquisition of Teavana provides the opportunity to do the same within the rapidly growing $40 billion global tea category. In calendar 2013, Starbucks will integrate its unique assets – including its leading position in social and digital media, its ten million member global loyalty program, card and mobile payment platforms – with the Teavana customer experience to expand Teavana’s current mall-based store footprint with a comprehensive design strategy that will include new Teavana neighborhood locations in markets across North America and around the world. Teavana recently opened its first store in the Middle East in partnership with Starbucks existing joint venture partner Alshaya, and has plans to enter new, high-consumption tea markets around the world in the years ahead.
Starbucks investment in Teavana is matched by its commitment to continue to grow the Tazo business – giving Starbucks a two-tiered market position for tea. Starbucks plan is to define a new elevated platform of tea experience and education, and for both the Teavana and Tazo brands to grow and complement one another while at the same time elevating the entire category through a combination of expertise and assets.
“The acquisition of Teavana supports our growth strategy to innovate with new products, enter new categories, and expand into new channels of distribution,” said Jeff Hansberry, president, Channel Development and Emerging Brands for Starbucks, who will assume leadership of the new subsidiary. “Evolution Fresh, La Boulange and now Teavana demonstrate how Starbucks will add brands that strengthen our core offering and create a rich ecosystem of experiences with shared values, mutual efficiencies and complementary characteristics, thus forming tangible examples of the success of the Starbucks Blueprint for Growth and a differentiated health and wellness offering in the marketplace.”
Starbucks has entered into a merger agreement with Teavana to acquire Teavana for an aggregate acquisition price of approximately $620 million in cash and expects the acquisition to be accretive to earnings by approximately $0.01 per share in fiscal year 2013, based off of the previously announced earnings targets. Teavana stockholders of record will receive $15.50 per share in cash in the merger which will result in Teavana becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary of Starbucks. Stockholders of Teavana holding approximately 70% of the outstanding shares of common stock have approved the merger agreement by written consent, and the closing is expected to occur by year end, following receipt of regulatory clearances.
Webcast Information
Starbucks chairman, president and ceo Howard Schultz and Starbucks chief financial officer and chief administrative officer Troy Alstead will host a webcast today at 1:30 p.m. PST to discuss this exciting strategic acquisition and its significance to Starbucks growing health and wellness business. The webcast may be accessed on the Investor Relations page of our website at http://investor.starbucks.com. A simultaneous webcast will be available and subsequently archived at Starbucks Newsroom athttp://news.starbucks.com.
About Starbucks Corporation
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest-quality arabica coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at www.starbucks.com.
About Teavana
Teavana is a specialty retailer offering more than 100 varieties of premium loose-leaf teas, authentic artisanal teawares and other tea-related merchandise through 300 company-owned stores and on its website. Founded in 1997, the company offers new tea enthusiasts and tea connoisseurs alike its "Heaven of Tea" retail experience where passionate and knowledgeable "Teaologists" engage and educate them about the ritual and enjoyment of tea. The company's mission is to establish Teavana as the most recognized and respected brand in the tea industry by expanding the culture of tea across the world. To support the tea culture globally, Teavana donates approximately 1% of annual net profits to the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc., or "CARE," through its Teavana Equatrade program. For more information, visithttp://www.teavana.com.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
In connection with the proposed acquisition, Teavana intends to file relevant materials with the SEC, including Teavana’s information statement in preliminary and definitive form. Teavana stockholders are strongly advised to read all relevant documents filed with the SEC, including Teavana’s information statement, because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction. These documents will be available at no charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. In addition, documents will also be available for free from Teavana by contacting Teavana’s Investor Relations at investorrelations@teavana.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained herein are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the applicable securities laws and regulations. Generally, these statements can be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “feel,” “forecast,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements are based on information available to Starbucks as of the date hereof, and Starbucks actual results or performance could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business. These risks and uncertainties include: evolving understanding of the definition of and consumer preference for super-premium tea; continued growth in the health and wellness sector and market acceptance of Starbucks in that sector; the ability of Starbucks to accelerate its growth in the health and wellness sector and in the tea category; the potential introduction of super-premium tea by new market entrants; the ability of Starbucks to successfully integrate Teavana; the long-term success of Starbucks strategy to innovate with new products, enter new categories and expand into new channels of distribution; the requirement to satisfy closing conditions to the merger as set forth in the merger agreement, including expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976; the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Teavana and others related to the transaction; the ability to retain certain key employees of Teavana; and the risk factors disclosed in Starbucks most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, which Starbucks filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 18, 2011 and the risk factors disclosed in Teavana’s most recent Annual Report on form 10-K, which Teavana filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 13, 2012 and in all filings with the SEC made by Teavana subsequent to the filing of the form 10-K. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis as of the date of this release. Starbucks and Teavana do not undertake to revise these statements to reflect subsequent developments, except as required under the federal securities laws.
Photos/Multimedia Gallery Available: http://www.businesswire.com/multimedia/home/20121114006879/en/
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Argo Tea Opens First Overseas Shop
04 Oct 2012
By World Tea News
BEIRUT, Lebanon
Argo Tea founder Arsen Avakian last week opened the company’s first branded overseas location.
Avakian, 37, traveled to the grand opening last week and spoke to the Daily Star (Lebanon) about his first overseas expansion.
“Beirut is the window to the Middle East,” said Avakian who grew up in Yerevan, the capital and largest city in Armenia. A Fulbright Scholar, he and boyhood friend Simon Simonian, a computer scientist, emigrated to the United States in the 1990s where they teamed with French management consultant Daniel Lindwasser to launch the chain in 2003.
Argo Tea is privately held with estimated earnings of $20 million, according to an article in Time Magazine. The company operates 30 locations, mainly in Chicago where it is headquartered, but with five locations in New York City and one each in Boston and St. Louis.
The company’s bottled teas, which sell for $2.40 for a 13.5 oz. can be found in more than 3,000 grocery locations including Whole Foods Markets, Safeway and Dominick’s.
Investors including billionaire Sam Zell and Oxford Capital have fueled the company’s expansion which accelerated during the recession. The company now employs more than 400 workers, most part-time.
Avakian said the chain intends to add several Middle East locations and expressed ambitions to expand to Asia and Europe.
The first floor location in Le Mall, Dabbayeh, offers 40 tea blends, pastries, snacks and sandwiches including a chai cherry chicken sandwich cooked in the spiced tea.
“We want to do for tea what Starbucks did for coffee,” Avakian told the newspaper reporter, recounting the two years he worked as a barista at his first cafe, sourcing teas and mixing them with a variety of international ingredients to create healthy, refreshing and often unexpected drinks.
Argo has located several of its stores near Starbucks coffee shops including the Willis Tower in Chicago, O’Hare Airport and the Flatiron Building in New York City.
The menu in Beirut closely adheres to the U.S. offerings with Maté Laté a signature Brazilian maté, with almond and milk; the Hibiscus Tea Sangria, a mixture of iced tea and fresh fruits; the White Tea Acai Squeeze, white tea and lemonade; and the Green Tea Ginger Twist.
Tea is the fastest growing beverage segment in the U.S. over the past 10 years and Argo is a considered a tea retail pioneer. In addition to loose leaf tea and concentrates, the shops sell a range of Fair Trade and certified organic coffee.
Argo is one of several Western foodservice vendors in Beirut. Succeeding in the Middle East will be easier, he says, because a culture of tea drinking already exists.
Sources: Daily Star (Lebanon) Time Magazine
“Beirut is the window to the Middle East,” said Avakian who grew up in Yerevan, the capital and largest city in Armenia. A Fulbright Scholar, he and boyhood friend Simon Simonian, a computer scientist, emigrated to the United States in the 1990s where they teamed with French management consultant Daniel Lindwasser to launch the chain in 2003.
Argo Tea is privately held with estimated earnings of $20 million, according to an article in Time Magazine. The company operates 30 locations, mainly in Chicago where it is headquartered, but with five locations in New York City and one each in Boston and St. Louis.
The company’s bottled teas, which sell for $2.40 for a 13.5 oz. can be found in more than 3,000 grocery locations including Whole Foods Markets, Safeway and Dominick’s.
Investors including billionaire Sam Zell and Oxford Capital have fueled the company’s expansion which accelerated during the recession. The company now employs more than 400 workers, most part-time.
Avakian said the chain intends to add several Middle East locations and expressed ambitions to expand to Asia and Europe.
The first floor location in Le Mall, Dabbayeh, offers 40 tea blends, pastries, snacks and sandwiches including a chai cherry chicken sandwich cooked in the spiced tea.
“We want to do for tea what Starbucks did for coffee,” Avakian told the newspaper reporter, recounting the two years he worked as a barista at his first cafe, sourcing teas and mixing them with a variety of international ingredients to create healthy, refreshing and often unexpected drinks.
Argo has located several of its stores near Starbucks coffee shops including the Willis Tower in Chicago, O’Hare Airport and the Flatiron Building in New York City.
The menu in Beirut closely adheres to the U.S. offerings with Maté Laté a signature Brazilian maté, with almond and milk; the Hibiscus Tea Sangria, a mixture of iced tea and fresh fruits; the White Tea Acai Squeeze, white tea and lemonade; and the Green Tea Ginger Twist.
Tea is the fastest growing beverage segment in the U.S. over the past 10 years and Argo is a considered a tea retail pioneer. In addition to loose leaf tea and concentrates, the shops sell a range of Fair Trade and certified organic coffee.
Argo is one of several Western foodservice vendors in Beirut. Succeeding in the Middle East will be easier, he says, because a culture of tea drinking already exists.
Sources: Daily Star (Lebanon) Time Magazine
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Green tea, hibiscus-based drinks pack antioxidants
Green tea, hibiscus-based drinks pack antioxidants
The findings were published in the Food Science and Technology Journal.
Green tea, hibiscus-based drinks pack antioxidants
If you want your beverage to work extra hard for you, pick a green tea with hibiscus.
According to a new study out of Portugal, drinks containing both these ingredients were found to have the highest antioxidant content of 19 different beverages currently on Portuguese grocery store shelves, reports trade publication NutraIngredients.com.
After analyzing the phenolic content in tea-based beverages and fruit juices, analysts from the Universidade do Porto found that a tea formulation containing green tea, hibiscus and pineapple packed the most antioxidant punch, while a borututu roots infusion fell at the bottom of the spectrum with the lowest antioxidant activity. Borututu bark or root is said to help detox and cleanse the body.
The findings were published in the Food Science and Technology Journal.Interestingly, while fresh berries are said to be full of health benefits, under the banner of fruit juice they fall flat: blackberry and raspberry-based juices had the lowest antioxidant content, while a cocktail made of pomegranate, grape, and carrot juice, hibiscus and green tea extract was shown to pack the biggest punch. Researchers make no mention of brand names in the study.
Meanwhile, in a paper out of Norway, scientists compiled a database of more than 3,100 foods, drinks, spices, herbs and supplements used worldwide. Among the most antioxidant-rich food are black currants, wild strawberries, blackberries, cranberries, dried apples, artichokes, and dried fruits like plums, apricots, dates and mango.
Meanwhile, a study out of Norway catalogued the antioxidant content of more than 3,100 foods, beverages, spices, herbs and supplements in 2010.
Here are some of the most antioxidant-rich foods from the database:
Beverages
Coffee
Espresso
Pomegranate juice
Red wine
Breakfast cereals, grains, legumes, nuts and seeds
Buckwheat
Chestnuts with pellicle, or the skin of the nut
Pecans with pellicle
Sunflower seeds
Walnuts with pellicle
Berries, fruits and vegetables
Baobab, an African fruit
Amla (Indian gooseberry)
Bilberries (dried)
Dog rose (dried, fresh)
Dried plums, prunes, apricots, apples
Artichoke
Blueberry jam
Curly kale
Okra
Spices
Cloves
Allspice
Mint leaves
Oregano
Thyme
Cinnamon
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
SQF, are you ready?
SQF is coming...Are you ready?
SQF Certification is supported by an increasing number of U.S. and international retailers and food service providers, many of whom are expressing a preference for SQF-certified suppliers. In addition, the SQF program is endorsed by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), a collaboration between some of the world’s leading food safety experts from retailer, manufacturer and food service companies, as well as service providers associated with the food supply chain.
The following companies are among the growing number of retailers and food service providers who support SQF certification:
A & P Tea Company
Ahold – Corporate Center
Ahold – US
Albert Heinj, B.V.
Bake Mark
Big Y Foods, Inc
Bloom
Bottom Dollar Foods
Carrefour Group
Chicago Dairy Corporation
CiCi’s Pizza
Coles
Compass Group
ConAgra Food, Inc.
Costco
CVS Pharmacy
Darden
Daymon Worldwide Inc.
Eggland’s Best Inc.
Farm Fresh, LLC
Food Lion, LLC
Giant Food Stores LLC
Giant Food, Inc.
Glister Mary Lee Corp
Gordon Foodservice
Haddonfield Foods Inc
Hannaford Bros. Co.
Harris-Teeter, Inc.
H-E-B
Hershey Company
Holiday Candy
Hormel
Jack in the Box
Kash n’ Karry Food Stores, Inc.
Kellogg Company
Kemps, LLCKraft Foods
Lund Food Holdings, Inc.
McDonalds – Global
McDonalds – US
Metro, AG
Migros, Switzerland
Nestle Canada and USA
Pathmark Stores, Inc.
Panera Bread
Peapod, Inc.
Price Chopper Supermarkets
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Raley’s Family of Fine Stores
Safeway, Inc.
Sam’s Club
Sargento Foods
Schnuck Markets, Inc.
Schwans
Sobeys Inc
Subway
SUPLERVALU INC.
Sweetbay Supermarkets
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Company
Target
Tesco Pic
Topco
Tops Markets, LLC
US Foodservice
Vitamins Incorporated
Wakefern Food Corporation
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wawa
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
Weis Markets, Inc.
Wendy’s
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc
For more information: http://www.sqfi.com/buyers/sqf-buyer-supporters/
http://www.cert-id.com/Certification-Programs/SQF-Certification
Friday, August 10, 2012
Clean Foods List or the Dirty Dozen, please print for your wallet!
From FoodNews.org and a former employee - friend for emailing this to me! I keep it in my wallet, please print it and put in to yours!
Why Should You Care About Pesticides?
The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides.
What’s the Difference?
EWG research has found that people who eat five fruits and vegetables a day from the Dirty DozenTM list consume an average of 10 pesticides a day. Those who eat from the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.
Will Washing and Peeling Help?
The data used to create these lists is based on produce tested as it is typically eaten (meaning washed, rinsed or peeled, depending on the type of produce). Rinsing reduces but does not eliminate pesticides. Peeling helps, but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the skin. The best approach: eat a varied diet, rinse all produce and buy organic when possible.
How Was This Guide Developed?
EWG analysts have developed the Guide based on data from nearly 89,000 tests for pesticide residues in produce conducted between 2000 and 2008 and collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You can find a detailed description of the criteria EWG used to develop these rankings and the complete list of fruits and vegetables tested at our dedicated website, www.foodnews.org.
Learn More at FoodNews.org
(Printable new and up to date on link Here)
The growing consensus among scientists is that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can cause lasting damage to human health, especially during fetal development and early childhood. Scientists now know enough about the long-term consequences of ingesting these powerful chemicals to advise that we minimize our consumption of pesticides.
What’s the Difference?
EWG research has found that people who eat five fruits and vegetables a day from the Dirty DozenTM list consume an average of 10 pesticides a day. Those who eat from the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily. The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.
Will Washing and Peeling Help?
The data used to create these lists is based on produce tested as it is typically eaten (meaning washed, rinsed or peeled, depending on the type of produce). Rinsing reduces but does not eliminate pesticides. Peeling helps, but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the skin. The best approach: eat a varied diet, rinse all produce and buy organic when possible.
How Was This Guide Developed?
EWG analysts have developed the Guide based on data from nearly 89,000 tests for pesticide residues in produce conducted between 2000 and 2008 and collected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. You can find a detailed description of the criteria EWG used to develop these rankings and the complete list of fruits and vegetables tested at our dedicated website, www.foodnews.org.
Learn More at FoodNews.org
(Printable new and up to date on link Here)
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