Earthbeam Natural Foods

Earthbeam & the Label GMOs Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:49:00 +0000

Earthbeam is proud to be working with the State of California to remove GMOs from our food source. This will be a long battle, but the start is to inform the public about what it is they are consuming.

Genetically modified ingredients have been in most processed foods in the United States since 1996. GM plants, such as soybean, corn, cottonseed, and canola, have had foreign genes forced into their DNA. The inserted genes from species such as bacteria and viruses, which have never been in the human food supply. These foreign particles have been linked to toxic and allergic reactions, thousands of sick, sterile, and dead livestock, and damage to virtually every organ and system in lab animals. Though the long-term effects in humans are still mysterious, there are no doubts as to their severe risk to our health and the health of future generations.

Genetically modified ingredients have already been removed from China, the UK, and other European countries. The United States will be next!

Along with the tireless aid and support of the Label GMOs campaign, Earthbeam is gathering signatures to help pass a law that would require all food to be labeled as to whether or not it contains GMOS. As basic as ingredients and calories, it's our right to know.

Here at Earthbeam, we are committed to providing products without known GMOs.

Stop by to sign the petition! And pick up a snack while you're at it!

Here are some links to help you get informed:

The Campaign: labelgmos.org

Get the Facts: nongmoproject.org

China kicks out Monsanto: naturalsociety.com

UK kicks out Monsanto: naturalsociety.com

Response to Ken Whitman "Will Big Food work in the natural market?"

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:15:00 +0000

This month in Organic Connections Magazine, Ken Whitman detailed the recent history of food mega-companies branching out into the natural and organic food market. Does this steer away from the basis that the natural market should be based on? Ken asks us, and we respond:

It is true that mass production, cheap food, and unconscious ingredients have taken their toll on our national health. But as organic and natural food move their way up on the American consciousness, big brands like Heinz, Coca-Cola, Kraft, Kellogg’s, and General Mills adopt natural branches to their “brand portfolios,” as Whitman mentions, to keep up with the changing mindset.

Is this right? Definitely not. To answer Whitman’s question, no factory-economy company can ethically play both sides of the fence. Though it offers more natural options to the everyday consumer, the financial support is split between the GMO-free, fresh, organic business and the globally sourced, unhealthy industries that got us into this mess in the first place.

That being said, as a small business promoting organic, local and positive food ethics, we do our best to offer the highest quality food to my customers. But if we stood by this and this alone, our store shelves would be half empty. We understand Whitman’s point in “trivializing what is a necessary evolution for the health of our population and planet,” and in an ideal world, we would be able to offer only GMO-free, organic food with local ingredients from small farms. But as a retailer, we are stuck in the middle of selling products from independent distributors and the factory-economy companies. Simply put, a business cannot afford to support only the food at the very highest rung on the food chain.

For example, when Coca-Cola bought Odwalla in 2001, we did not immediately take it off of my shelf. Though we disagree with Coca-Cola’s food practices, we could not cut them from our product base without a replacement. However, when Columbia Gorge, an organic alternative to Odwalla, was brought to our attention in 2010, we made the switch. It was a similar situation when Procter & Gamble acquired Tom’s of Maine. After dropping Tom’s, we simply replaced their products with similar one’s offered by Jason, Dr. Ken’s, Weleda, and Bioforce.

We can take action as more wholesome companies emerge from the food world, and it is easy for a manufacturer to take a one-sided stance. But retailers and small markets are an essential step in bringing the food to the everyday consumer. To get this done, we have to stand in the middle of two very different worlds.

As Ken describes, “… the natural market continues to grow and brings with it a change in values. It’s about people and quality of life. It’s about small farms, fresh produce, no GMOs or chemicals, artisanal products and giving back. It’s not all about more for less. People are willing to pay more so a farmer can make a decent living.”

We at Earthbeam are grateful to have customers who are willing to pay more to support the choices that we make as a conscious business and as conscious eaters. As this continues, we can continue to make changes that support the ethics that the business was started on: sustainability, wellness, knowledge, and organic.

Read Ken's article and respond for yourself: http://organicconnectmag.com/wp/will-big-food-work-in-the-natural-market/#.TzBQ1ByyaTw

National Non-GMO Month

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 21:22:00 +0000

October is National Non-GMO month.

Here at Earthbeam Foods, we are committed to offering as many non-GMO products as possible. Though we are unable to offer 100% non-GMO products, we pride ourselves in helping you make educated choices and selling non-GMO products when available.

We support all legislation and progress towards labeling genetically modified foods, including the grassroots-powered 2012 ballot initiative to make the labeling of food products containing GMOs mandatory.

You can help spread the word, make a pledge to non-GMO, and stayed informed at http://labelgmos.org. As reported by www.organicconsumersfund.org/label, “California is poised to be the first state with mandatory GMO labeling laws through the 2012 California Ballot Initiative process.

Of course, there are a lot of untold truths about genetically modified organisms. The first, simple truth is that GMOs are dangerous- to our health, our families, and our communities. In North America, over 80% of our food contains GMOs, the most common being soy, cotton, canola, corn, sugar beets, Hawaiian papaya, alfalfa, and squash (zucchini and yellow). The Non-GMO project does a great job of divulging these truths and offering them to the consumer in an accessible and thorough way (http://www.nongmoproject.org/).

It is important to understand that, though organic buying is an important step towards a healthy lifestyle, organic products are not necessarily non-GMO. Organic ingredients may still be genetically engineered because of cross contamination, through pollination or during manufacturing.

You can find a list of Non-GMO approved products at http://www.nongmoproject.org/product-verification/search-participating-products/, many of which we are proud to offer here at Earthbeam.

However, at this time, organic is the most positive change that one can make in their eating and buying habits. Here are Beyond Frankenfoods and Toxics “Ten Reasons to Buy Organic”:

1) Most organic foods are produced without GMOs

2) Organic foods are safe and pure

3) Organic foods & farming are climate-friendly

4) Organic certification prohibits nuclear irradiation

5) Very few cases of food poisoning have ever been linked to organic farms or food processors

6) Organic farming categorically prohibits the use of sewage sludge

7) Animals on organic farms cannot be fed slaughterhouse waste

8) Humane treatment of animals

9) Organic has high nutritional value

10) Organics preserve family farms

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:51:00 +0000

Only the Most Luscious Organic Produce

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 20:42:00 +0000

If it isn't organic. Earthbeam doesn't carry it!

Rest assured your family is getting only the best organic fruits and vegetables, grown locally. Our supplier is Veritable Vegetable, which is the nation’s oldest distributor of certified organic produce.

Veritable Vegetable creates and fosters sustainable culture, integrating the environment, the economy, and society as sustainable systems. Earthbeam supports VV because they have chosen to influence these areas by distributing organic produce and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Deli Fresh: Vegan, Raw, and Natural Meats

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:18:00 +0000

If you’re looking for a quick healthy lunch option, look no further than Earthbeam.

On a daily basis we have a delicious mouth-watering selection of organic and fresh deli options selected only from the companies we trust. Sandwiches, vegan entrees, natural meats, tofu burgers and dogs, daily homemade soups, salads, burritos, pastas and other healthy options are just some of our high quality offerings.

Brands include Urban Leaf Co, Massimo's pizzas and wraps, Earthbeam's own deep-packed sandwiches on artisan breads, Gloria's vegan wraps, Fare + Square sandwiches, California Porridge, and Sweet Earth and two daily soup options.

Personal Care and Body

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:18:00 +0000

In terms of hair and skin, Earthbeams is proud to carry the most natural, top quality products available, including Dr. Hauschka, Anne Marie Borland, Griffin Remedy, Zion Health, Giovanni, Collective Well Being, as well as a large selection of natural baby products. None of the items carried by Earthbeam contain parabens, and we are pleased to offer Herbs of Grace mineral make-up.

Bulk Products: Buy and Save

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:17:00 +0000

Bulk is the perfect answer in these difficult economic times... and Earthbeam has one of the widest assortment of bulk products in the area. In fact, our bulk isle runs the entire width of the store.

Our bulk assortment includes pasta, beans, nuts, dried fruit, flours, grains, protein powders, bran, yeast, sweet treats - and more.

Only the Best Supplements

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 19:17:00 +0000

Earthbeam stocks only the highest quality supplements, free of pesticides and contaminants. and we pride ourselves on offering, not only high-end brands you'd expect to find elsewhere, but also those brands that, in our mind, outperform the others.

Our knowledgeable staff can help you find exactly the supplement or homeopathy for your needs. Our computerized “information” system is updated on a regular basis so you get all the latest facts to ensure peace of mind and quality of care.

Brands include New Chapter Organics, a highly potent remedy system for compromised immune systems; Minami Nutrition, one of the top lines of Omega-3s; Garden of Life - totally raw vitamins utilizing all aspects of plant material, including roots; and Earthbeam's own private label selection of supplements, made by a top manufacturer but at a savings to you of 15-20% compared to comparable brands.

Green Products Equal Sustainability

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:17:00 +0000

Earthbeam has had a commitment to the Earth's sustainability for decades. We offer several lines of safe and natural cleaning products, including Mrs. Meyers, Seventh Generation and ECOver.

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:51:00 +0000

David Hinckle first opened Earthbeam in 1971 with a commitment to offer only the best in organic quality products. The commitment remains, and Earthbeam is now one of the longest-running small businesses in the Burlingame area. For the last 39 years David Hinckle and his staff have been dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of their local community.

In addition to natural organic products, Earthbeam has been a long-time proponent of sustainability and looks for products from companies who also take such a stand. Many of the products on Earthbeam's shelves come from small businesses, in which quality comes first.

Earthbeam sells only organically grown produce. This method of farming not only provides our customers with pesticide/chemical-free food, but also increases the topsoil every year, thereby helping to replenish the Earth.

Earthbeam promises no refined sugar products, no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives, no RBGH-treated dairy products, no refined oils, and no chemically-treated produce.

March Special: Minami Nutrition - 25% Off

noreply@blogger.com (Earthbeam Natural Foods) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:00:00 +0000

Through March 31, all Minami Nutrition products are 25% off regular price. Minami offers a selection of top quality Omega-3s to address various health situations, and are considered one of the very best Omega's available.

About Minami:
Minami has created the only Environmentally Friendly Purified (EFP™) pharmaceutical grade fish oil on the market. Instead of using hexane in the distillation process, Minami uses a patented EFP™ CO₂ distillation process to concentrate Omega-3 fatty acids at a temperature of 35-50° C (95-120° F). This not only means that the Omega-3 is hexane free, it also means that ~400% less heat is used, which reduces the chance that Omega-3 fatty acids are destroyed during the process and eliminates the risk of introducing transfats. Minami Nutrition tests its own products regularly and believes firmly that it has the highest purity fish oil range on the market.

Also, don't forget our Ongoing Specials:

20% off all items the 1st day of every month
Seniors always enjoy 10% off every Wednesday