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$10.99 HIVE JIVE FBeeFC
Bulk Coffee Blend
2/$6 SMILING HARA TEMPEH All Varieties
$3.49 per bottle
WAKING LIFE FLASH CHILLED COFFEE Plus get a $1 off coupon for their coffee shop!
2/$5 ANNIE’S NATURALS
Organic Dressing 8 oz., selected varieties
2/$5
R.W. KNUDSEN Organic Juice Boxes
4 Pack, selected varieties
2/$5 FIELD DAY
Organic Pasta Sauce 26 oz., selected varieties,
$1.99 BIONATURAE Organic Pasta
16 oz., selected varieties
$3.69 QUORN Meat-Free Chik’n Patties 10.6., selected varieties other Quorn products also on sale
$2/$4
$2.69
3/$5
CASCADIAN FARM
BULK
C2O
Organic Vegetables 10 oz., selected varieties
Organic Shelled Sunflower Seeds
Pure Coconut Water 17.5 oz., selected varieties
per pound in bulk
$9.99
$1.69
$3.69
BULK
BULK
EVOLUTION FRESH
Organic Turkish Apricots per pound in bulk
Organic Green Laird Lentils per pound in bulk
15.2 oz., selected varieties
$3.99
$3.99
TALENTI
CIAO BELLA
Gelato
Sorbet
16 oz., selected varieties
14 oz., selected varieties
$4.69
2/$5
LAKEWOOD ORGANIC Organic Pure Tart Cherry Juice
Cold-Pressed Fruit and Juice Blend
BIONATURAE Organic Tomatoes 28.2 oz., selected varieties
$3.69 FAGE
Total Plain Yogurt 17.6 oz., selected varieties
$3.39 ENVIROKIDZ Organic Cereal 10-14 oz., selected varieties
32 oz., other Pure Juice also on sale
$2.69
2/$6
RICE DREAM
BACK TO NATURE
Organic Rice Beverage
32 oz., selected varieties
Cookies 4.5-12 oz., selected varieties
2/$6 GO RAW
Organic Super Cookies 3 oz., selected varieties
FBFC Fighting for GMO Labeling in DC In case you missed the news, our GM went to Capital Hill to fight the DARK Act with, in addition to those pictured below, Jerry Greenfield from Ben & Jerry’s, the CEOs of Patagonia, Lundberg Family Farms, Popcorn Indiana, Rejuvenative Foods, and Pete & Gerry’s Organics, as well as executives from Cliff Bar & Amy’s Kitchen. The legislation is actually called the “Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015” but it has rightly been dubbed the “Denying Americans the Right-to-Know” (DARK) Act, because of its true nature. This act would preempt states from being able to require the labeling of GMO food and prohibit bogus “natural” claims. It would also block states, counties and municipalities from regulating GMO crop production to protect human health and the environment. Unfortunately, by a vote of 275 to 150, the DARK Act passed the House on July 23rd. Now the act is on its way to the Senate. “It’s outrageous that some House lawmakers voted to ignore the wishes of nine out of 10 Americans,” said Scott Faber, senior vice president of government affairs for EWG. “Today’s vote to deny Americans the right to know what’s in their food and how it’s grown was a foregone conclusion. This House was bought and paid for by corporate interests, so it’s no surprise that it passed a bill to block states and the FDA from giving consumers basic information about their food.” The representative for Asheville, Patrick T. McHenry (R), voted against 93% of Americans who want the right to know! His office can be reached by phone at (202) 225-2576, so please let him know what you think. If you live outside of the city, you may have a different rep, so here’s a handy resource on the Alliance for Natural Health website where you can type in your zip code to find your rep and see how they voted: http://aahf.convio.net/ site/VoteCenter?page=voteInfo&voteId=22937
Bobby at the base of the Capital.
Unfortunately, our GM was not able to meet with McHenry when he went to DC, but Bobby’s team did have 11 appointments, including the offices of representatives Barr (R-KY), Cardenas (D-CA), Cook (R-CA), Payne (D-NJ), Edwards (D-MD), Doyle (D-PA), Clyburn (D-SC), Hudson (R-NC), Schumer (D-NY), Cardin (D-MD) and Gardner (R-CO). Most were very glad to hear from people who actually worked in the food industry because there has been some misinformation out there about how labeling will affect the price of food. Monsanto’s people have been saying the price will go up because of repackaging and this is simply NOT the case. In fact, this act would virtually eliminate the FDA’s ability to craft a national GMO labeling system. It would codify the current, broken voluntary labeling system, create a GMO “safety” review system based on industry science, allow “natural” foods to contain GMO ingredients and preempt state efforts to end misleading “natural” claims. The truth is, Americans overwhelmingly want the right to know. Polls show 90% of Americans support labeling of GMO food.
Bobby with David Bronner from Dr. Bronner’s, Gary Hirshberbeg from Stoneyfield and Bill Whyte from Badger Balm.
Most of you reading this also know that bogus “natural” claims have created enormous consumer confusion about GMOs. 64 nations already require labeling including Russia, China, the EU, and important trading partners in Asia. More than 1.4 million Americans have joined a petition urging FDA to require labeling of GMO food. In addition, hundreds of food companies including the FBFC urged President Obama to honor his pledge to require GMO labeling. The link to the actual letter is here: http:// www.justlabelit.org/obamaletter/ From Just Label It .org:
Dispelling GMO Labeling Myths: • GMO labeling will not increase food prices. Companies frequently change labels to highlight new innovations. • Voluntary labeling will not work. Companies have been allowed to make voluntary non-GMO disclosures since 2001, but consumers are more confused than ever. • GMO crops do not feed the world. Conventional and GMO corn and soybean yields have increased at the same rate. What’s more, U.S. farmers produce only 4% of rice, wheat, fruits, and vegetables, and most US corn and soybeans are used for animal feed and ethanol, not food. • GMO crops have increased herbicide applications. Expanding the use of GMO crops has increased annual applications of glyphosate – a probable human carcinogen – from 16 million pounds to more than 280 million pounds. • GMO crops have led to more toxic herbicides. As weeds have become resistant to glyphosate, farmers have turned to more toxic weed killers linked to cancer, Parkinson’s disease and reproductive problems. • GMO crops have not reduced soil erosion. Adoption of soil-conserving farm practices were made in response to “conservation compliance” provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill, not GMO crops. http://www.ewg.org/agmag/2014/10/little-groundtruth-world-food-day 1
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Tomato Tart-a-licious!
$5.99 BOIRON
This simple and quick recipe perfectly highlights the flavorful heirloom tomatoes that are in season right now. If you didn’t grow your own, you can find them (and the other ingredients) at the Co-op!
Calendula Ointment 1 oz., other Calendula products also on sale
1 pie crust of your choice or homemade Cloves of garlic Extra virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 cups shredded Parmesan or other hard cheese 4 large local heirloom tomatoes (I added some yellow pear tomatoes from my garden as well) Bunch of local basil and oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt
$2.99 SOUTH OF FRANCE Bar Soap 6 oz., selected varieties
Slice tomatoes, salt them and place them on a rack or paper towel to drain 45 minutes beforehand. Press piecrust on bottom and up sides of a square 9-inch tart pan. Bake at 450° for 9 minutes or until piecrust is lightly browned; set aside.
$8.99
Slice garlic into paper thin pieces, and give fresh herbs a rough chop.
SPECTRUM ESSENTIALS
Sprinkle mozzarella across crust, top with tomato slices in a single layer. Arrange garlic slices evenly over tomatoes, and cover with the fresh, roughly chopped herbs. Top with Parmesan cheese. Drizzle olive oil over entire tart.
Chia Seed 10-12 oz., selected varieties
Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until cheese are melted and crust in browned. Use any combination of herbs and cheeses to make this tart uniquely your own!
2/$4
PROBAR Meal Bar
3 oz., selected varieties
$8.99 JASON Body Wash 30 oz., selected varieties
$8.99 EQUAL EXCHANGE
Organic French Roast Coffee per pound in bulk Decaf French Roast Coffee $11.99
5/$5 JUSTIN’S
Almond Butter Squeeze Pack 1.15 oz., selected varieties
2/$6
ANNIES HOMEGROWN Bunny Grahams 7.5 oz., selected varieties
100%
Organically Grown Produce Department
Sungold Cherry Tomato Pints: Palmer Ford Farm, Weaverville Heirloom Tomato, Slicer Tomato: Ol’ Turtle Farm, Marion Plant Starts: Wildwood Herbal, Weaverville Dandelion Greens, Collards, Red Bore Kale, Rainbow Chard: Old Ground Farm, Marshall Watermelon: Pangaea Plants, Old Fort Kohlrabi, Green Cabbage, Green Beans, Green Bell Pepper: Kuster Farms, Fletcher Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Kohlrabi, Heirloom Tomato: Bee Tree Farm, Swannannoa Plant Starts: Appalachian Seeds & Nursery Farm, Leicester Shiitake Mushroom: Keith Byrom, Asheville Mixed Summer Squash: Jake’s Farm, Candler Green Kale, Toscano Kale, Red Beets, Purslane, Daikon Radish: R Farm, Weaverville Dill: Psycho Chicken Eco Farm, Asheville Sprouts: Sunny Creek Farms, Polk Co. Biscayne & Jimmy Nordello Sweet Peppers, Jalapeno Pepper, Heirloom Tomato: Meadow Cove Farm, Weaverville Seeds: Sow True Seeds, Asheville
2/$6
$9.99
Green Superfood Powder
Organic Chocolate Bar
8.5 oz., selected varieties
3.5 oz., selected varieties
Liquid Laundry Detergent
$19.99
$8.99
$19.99 AMAZING GRASS
NORDIC NATURALS Nordic Berries
120 ct., other Children’s Supplements also on sale
EQUAL EXCHANGE
SEVENTH GENERATION 100 oz., selected varieties
HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE Neti Pot each
5/$2
STRETCH ISLAND FRUIT CO. Fruit Leather .5 oz., selected varieties
FBFC CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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