http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/index.html Food For People, Not For Profit en-us http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/images/rssimage.gif http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/index.html 90 36 http://www.examiner.com/x-29645-Santa-Rosa-Vegan-Food-Examiner~y2010m2d1-Bulk-Up-On-Bulk-Foods-Cheap-Fun-and-Easy Santa Rosa Community Market on Mendocino Avenue is a true paradise for fresh food lovers, health nuts of all ages, hippies and all sorts of peaceful people. Lots of these people are looking for the best way to spend their precious dollars in the current economy, and many folks have found that the most cost effective way to get lots of of their favorite foods is in bulk food shopping. And the old familiar and perfectly located Community Market is the place to go for all of your bulk food needs. Posted 2-1-2010 http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/index.html Join us on Friday, February 19th for Customer Appreciation Day! 10% off everything in the store! http://www.freshthemovie.com/ Wednesday, January 27 7:00-9:30pm at The French Garden Restaurant 8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol (free event/donations appreciated) Follow link above to view documentary trailer. Posted 1-14-2009 http://www.cornucopia.org/2009/12/nonprofit-david-cuts-down-agribusiness-goliaths/ CORNUCOPIA, WIS: An investigation by the USDA's National Organic Program has determined that Target Corporation wrongly used the image of a certified organic product when promoting the sale of a conventional product to consumers. The investigation was triggered by a complaint filed by The Cornucopia Institute. The Cornucopia Institute, December 14 2009 http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/index.html There has been a recall on both raw and roasted hazelnuts. If you purchased any products containing hazelnuts, please return them immediately. http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/bpainyourfood.html Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been highly publicized recently in both the underground press and in mainstream media. BPA is a building block of plastic and is used in the linings of cans, water bottles, baby bottles, and many other types of containers. In June of 2009, the Endocrine Society (site) released a statement warning of the health threat presented by BPA, which is now known to be an endocrine disruptor. According to the statement, low-level exposure to BPA adversely affects male and female reproduction, thyroid function, metabolism, and could increase obesity. by Nicholas Smith (Community Market's Marketing Director) - December 1, 2009 http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/practicenotpurity.html With the organic industry's rise in popularity, more and more farms and producers are searching for weaknesses within the organic standards in order to cash in on the trend of the century. Understanding the truth behind the USDA's organic label is essential in the preservation of our demand for a healthy food system. If we don't protect the brand, the organic label program is finished and will disappear overnight. For the first time since the organic standards were established in 1986, the USDA is revising their biotech rules and regulations. This is the time when both consumers and retailers must come together and demand for the purity of food rather than just systems to produce it. It is important to realize that Community Market doesn't want you to stop trusting or buying organic products; you are always getting a superior product by going organic, but we will never stop working to make the label as meaningful and strong as possible. by Nica Poznanovich (Community Market's Board President) - December 1, 2009 http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/watering_down.html It's safe to say that the term "organic" has finally hit mainstream America. At this very moment, American consumers can buy organic products in grocery stores that, not long ago, were completely devoid of any products with a USDA organic label. Proponents of organic foods have worked for over 20 years to educate the American public about growing foods sustainably, humanely, and environmentally, and they are seeing their hard work beginning to pay off. Yet, as much as we should be thrilled to see our views on food being acknowledged by the general public, we must continue to watch, with a skeptical eye, many of the companies we place our trust in to grow, package, and deliver our organic products. Two such companies who are currently being scrutinized are Aurora Dairy and Horizon Organics (Owned by Dean Foods). Community Market November Newsletter - November 1, 2009 http://www.srcommunitymarket.com/biodiversity.html In the last several years, "local" has become the buzz word for the most ethical consumer. Buying local produce, either at your neighborhood farmer's market or from produce retailers, supports the local farming community, your local "food shed". Beyond the economic, environmental and health benefits, buying local produce supports alternative varieties of food as well. By Nova Wetherwax, October 1st, 2009