SunRidge Farms has been promoting organic foods for over 30 years.  Here’s an example of why – [link] 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. Download PDF

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 – [link]

Chipotle Restaurants get the ‘good news of the day’ recognition for eliminating GMO’s from their menu.  Here’s more – [link] 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 – [link]

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 – [link]

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 – [link] 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 – [link] 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.

The impact of the drought in California has been noticeable here in the Santa Cruz/Monterey area for several years.  Water, especially clean, drinkable water is a precious resource that we must protect.  Conservation efforts are necessary and applicable to all of us.  We hope you’ll join SunRidge Farms in taking active measures to reduce water waste and improve water use efficiency.  Here’s a link to Governor Brown’s action today – [link] SunRidge Farms is a manufacturer of bulk foods located in Royal Oaks, CA.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that Monsanto’s glyphosphate, aka ‘Round UP’, probably causes cancer.  This is in addition to known impacts on kidney function and increased breathing rates.  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes the credibility of the WHO and has stated that they will take into consideration the information produced by the WHO as they reevaluate glyphosphate and it’s safety. SunRidge Farms is grateful for this new awareness and hopes that growers will seek out alternatives that are better for our environment.