Join us for the Taste of Local Sampling Events
August 4, 2016
See on MapThroughout the entire month of August, Whole Foods Market celebrates our Local Producers, products, and our Local Producer Loan recipients. Please join us at one of the Taste of Local Fairs in your area. You’ll be able to meet the …
Warmest Holiday Wishes
December 23, 2015
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Warmest wishes for a very happy holiday and a New Year filled with joy, new discoveries and delicious meals shared with family and friends. -Denise
Manini’s Gluten Free Ravioli Now at Whole Foods Market Stores
November 6, 2015
See on MapGluten free foodies, rejoice! Our friends at Manini’s are launching the most amazing Gluten Free Ravioli. Come celebrate with us! On Saturday, November 7, the Bellevue Whole Foods Market store is hosting the launch party for Manini’s Gluten Free Ravioli. …
Four Seasons Gourmet Foods Joins the Local Producer Loan Family
October 29, 2015
See on MapWe have great news to share! Four Seasons Gourmet Foods is the newest member of the Local Producer Loan Program family. We’ll be awarding the Seattle-based company with a low-interest loan for $6,000, allowing them to purchase an important machine …
Seely Mint: Now On Your TV
October 14, 2015
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Next time you flip on your TV, you might see some familiar Pacific Northwest faces—the fine folks at Seely Mint. The fourth-generation mint farmers recently produced two TV ads for their delicious mint patties, which you can of course find …
Now Available: Keta Salmon
October 13, 2015
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If you’re looking for something special for dinner tonight, drop by your local Whole Foods Market. As of Wednesday, October 14, Keta Salmon from Lummi Island Wild Co-op will be available in all Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia Whole Foods …
Congratulations to Hood River Blueberry!
October 12, 2015
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Congratulations again to our friends at Hood River Blueberry on their second Local Producer Loan. I wanted to share these images from last week’s celebration at Portland’s Hollywood Whole Foods Market. I’m looking forward to seeing Hood River improve their …
Hood River Blueberry Awarded 2nd Local Producer Loan
October 8, 2015
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Hood River Blueberry is the latest of Whole Foods Market’s local producers to be awarded its second Local Producer Loan. This low-interest loan, for $114,000, will allow Hood River to expand its packaging line and purchase a new refrigerated delivery truck. …
Lentilfest 2015: Video Recap and Recipes
September 18, 2015
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Lentilfest 2015 has, sadly, come and gone. But! You can relive some of the excitement in this video recap of this year’s event. Lentil Fest 2015 from Dan Walker Productions on Vimeo. Additionally, you can bring a little bit of …
Recipe: Chef Hayden Smissen’s Ensalada Rusa
September 1, 2015
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A few people commented to me, while I was at the Whole Foods Market South Lake Union Meet the Makers event on Sunday, that they wanted Chef Hayden Smissen’s recipe for Ensalada Rusa. Ask and you shall receive! This recipe …
Simple & Crisp Awarded 2nd Local Producer Loan
August 31, 2015
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It’s a special treat to announce that Simple & Crisp has been awarded its second Local Producer Loan, this time for $50,000. I’ve worked with Founder and Chief Pairing Purveyor Jane Yuan since the idea stage of Simple & Crisp’s …
GBE Chilliwack Heirloom Organic Farm Receives Local Producer Loan Check
August 24, 2015
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I first wrote back in June that GBE Chilliwack Heirloom Organic Farm had become our latest British Columbia-based Local Producer Loan recipient. We made it official this weekend when we presented Chilliwack Heirloom with a check at the West Vancouver …
PNW Co-op Supports Second Harvest At Lentilfest
August 21, 2015
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Lentilfest is here! The National Lentil Festival kicked off this morning with the Taste T. Lentil mini-golf tournament, and continues through this evening and tomorrow. If you’re planning to attend—and we’d love to see you out here in Pullman—make sure …
Lentilfest Featured Dish Sneak Peek
August 14, 2015
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We have just one week until Lentilfest! I can’t wait, and in anticipation of next weekend’s festival, I’d like to share a sneak peek at one of the dishes you’ll see during the Whole Foods Market-PNW Co-op Specialty Foods live demos (scroll to …
Eat Food, Do Good In Bellevue, August 22-23
August 11, 2015
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If you love food, want to help do some good, and are in the Bellevue area August 22 and 23, we’ve got a couple events that are right up your alley. Taste of Main in Old Town Bellevue, 12-5 p.m. …
Lentilfest Pre-Funk: Recipes to Try at Home
July 28, 2015
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As we mentioned last week on the blog, Lentilfest is right around the corner, and Whole Foods Market will once again be sponsoring the demo stage. Lentils have a special place in my palette, and I couldn’t be more excited. To …
Whole Foods Returns to Lentilfest in 2015
July 24, 2015
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August is almost here, and with it comes the one thing we count down to every year: the National Lentil Festival! This year’s Lentilfest will be held Friday, August 21-Saturday, August 22 in Pullman, Washington. As always, admission is free! Whole Foods Market …
Olympia Provisions Sausage Now Available at PNW Whole Foods Stores
July 21, 2015
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Hopefully you’ve been having a happy and delicious grilling season so far. But if you’re in the mood for something a little different and special, check out Olympia Provisions. Their frankfurters and sausages are perfect for the grill, and are available now …
Good Food Awards Entries Due By July 31
July 16, 2015
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A message to our local producers: Get your entries for the Good Food Awards prepped and submitted by July 31! The annual awards ceremony is calling for submissions in the following categories: Beer Charcuterie Cheese Chocolate Cider Coffee Confections Honey …
August is Local Producer Month
July 15, 2015
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August is Whole Foods Market’s month-long celebration of our Local Producers, products, and our Local Producer Loan recipients. What this means for you is that you’ll be able to meet the local farmers, ranchers, makers, producers, and artisans whose products appear …
The Secrets of Simple & Crisp
July 7, 2015
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One of our Local Producer Loan recipients, Jane Yuan from Simple & Crisp, was recently profiled on Fundastic. She shared stories about how Simple & Crisp got its start, the challenges of running a small business, and what she’s learned …
GBE Chilliwack Joins Ranks Of Local Producer Loan Recipients In B.C.
June 4, 2015
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We’ve added yet another name to our roster of Local Producer Loan recipients, and to our growing list of producers in British Columbia: GBE Chilliwack Heirloom Organic Farm! GBE Chilliwack specializes in growing organic heirloom produce like tomatoes, beans, eggplants, …
Listen: Local Forager On Portland’s Right At The Fork Podcast
May 28, 2015
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If you’ve ever wanted to take a deep dive into my journey to becoming a Local Forager, and find out what it is I do all day, check out my recent appearance on the Right at the Fork Podcast. We …
Photos: Local Producer Fair At Whole Foods Chambers Bay
May 20, 2015
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Thanks to everyone who came to our From Around Here Local Producer Fair at the newest Whole Foods Market location, Chambers Bay, this past Saturday. More than 51 producers sampled their products, and we had great feedback from producers and …
CB’s Nuts In The Kitsap Sun
May 19, 2015
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I love seeing the spotlight shined on our Local Producer Loan recipients, so it was great to see CB’s Nuts featured in their (close to) hometown newspaper, The Kitsap Sun! The article focuses on CB’s expansion, following their most recent …
Come Meet The Makers May 16 At Chambers Bay
May 11, 2015
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Last week, we introduced you to our newest store, Whole Foods Market Chambers Bay, in University Place. This week, we want to introduce you to some of the local producers who help us populate the shelves there. Mark your calendars …
Whole Foods Market Opens Chambers Bay Store
May 8, 2015
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It’s been a whirlwind week, as we made final preparations to open the new Whole Foods Market Chambers Bay store in University Place. There were so many exciting moments this week—here’s some of what’s been going on: CB’s Nuts Receives …
Shark Tank Checks In With Heidi Ho Organics
May 4, 2015
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Regulars to this blog already know that Heidi Ho Organics, one of our Local Producer Loan recipients, appeared on Shark Tank late last year and secured funding to help expand their business. Here’s a short clip from the show with …
Heidi Ho Organics Wins Food Innovation Award
April 15, 2015
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Exciting news—Heidi Ho Organics’ plant-based Cheezes have been awarded Best New Food Innovation of 2015-2016 by the Glycemic Research Institute. Here’s a release from the institute with details: “The senior staff and associate research fellows of the Glycemic Research Institute® …
Willie Green’s Radishes Now at Pacific Northwest Whole Foods Stores
April 9, 2015
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Great news! As of yesterday, you can find radishes from Willie Green’s Organic Farm in our Pacific Northwest Whole Foods stores. Not sure what to do with radishes? Here are some ideas: Sautéed radishes with bacon and rosemary Radish chips …
