REPRESENTING GREEN

Green Nature Marketing is proud to have teamed up with the green manufacturers listed below. We feel these manufacturers offer the widest breath of products in their market which allows the end user the greatest selection of green options.

Below you will find information about our suppliers and their capabilities. Our suppliers provide a wide selection of green alternatives your customer base is looking for.

FOODSERVICE PERISHABLES

The Organic Valley Cooperative is a unique organization owned and operated by over 1300 family farmers that make up the coop. Since their inception in 1988 Organic Valley has been instrumental in helping to set up and support the organic movement from the beginning. The cooperative played a major role in helping to establish the strict standards of the USDA Organic certification and continues to hold their farmer members to these standards as it relates to their entire farming operations from the overall humane treatment of their livestock, their relationship to their land and the quality of their finished product to exceed the expectations of their consumers. Organic Valley product is second to none and many of their goods have been recognized and awarded prestigious awards for the quality of their wholesome foods raised in harmony the way Mother Nature intended.

Organic Prairie, the meat branded company of Organic Valley, is the industry leader of animal welfare for their strict standards of how they raise their livestock. Organic Prairie incorporates the concern of their animals and the interactive relationship they have with the land needed to properly rear their livestock in every decision they make in their operations. There are many aspects that make the raising of certified organic meat products unique and Organic Prairie takes great pride working in harmony with nature promising that all of their animals are raised humanly, never given antibiotics or synthetic hormones or pesticides, never fed animal byproducts, the feed certified organic and raised on pastures certified organic as well. One acre at a time Organic Prairie makes certain the land is left healthy for future generations to enjoy and live off of.

Clif Bar & Co. started on a bike ride. Our founder, Gary, took a bite of another energy bar and thought to himself: "I could make a better bar than this." Today we still want to make things better. Our food, our people, even our planet.

At Nature’s Path, we live for healthy, great-tasting organic foods. It’s why we get up in the morning. But we are also a company that wants to do more than just sell breakfast foods. Nature's Path aspires to advance the cause of people and planet along their pather to sustainability.

Rudi's Organic Bakery was founded over 30 years ago with a healthy, optimistic approach to life. We’ve been making the lives of families healthier & happier simply by baking their small batch breads a brighter way for thirty four years. Our organic breads bring health, optimism, and a little fun not only to our families, but to families everywhere just by baking on the bright side.

Wholesome Sweetners, Inc. has been bringing the best organic natural, unrefined sweeteners to the North American market since 2001. It's proud to have pioneered the certification process for Fair Trade Certified sugar and honey. They are the category leader in Fair Trade Certified, organic and natural sugars, syrups, nectars and honeys produced from nature's best resources. Their products have incomparable flavor and are made with exceptional care for the planet and people.

In the short history of Organicville they have made over 1.5 million bottles of organic salad dressings. Achieving that kind of volume in such a short time frame speaks to the quality of product Organicville produces. Organicville is now available at most grocery stores around the country and continues to expand their retail presence. They are one of the very few certified organic salad dressing and condiment producers that make their products available to the foodservice industry.

SnoPac Foods are family owned and operated and have been since 1900. SnoPac began suppling frozen vegatables to customers regionally and the business grew from there. The family is commited to providing quality, organic, great tasting frozen vegatables.

Late July Organic Snacks is a family owned and operated company that cares deeply about family and the integrity of their products. All products are certified USDA organic, taste great and are award winning! Their snacks are all about the carefree feeling of childhood and a deep connection to nature and that perfect Late July summer day. Enjoy.

We know you will love Once Again's healthy organic and all natural peanut butter, cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter and tahini products. Organic products are produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. It is the belief of Once Again that their organic peanut butter, organic almond butter, organic cashew butter and organic sunflower seed butters are a healthier, tastier alternative to the conventional.

Numi inspires well-being of mind, body and spirit through the simple art of tea. Numi's is rooted in the principle of creating a healthful product that nurtures people and honors the planet. As with all intensively farmed crops, conventional tea is routinely treated with a broad range of agricultural chemicals that are potentially harmful to farmers, farm workers and the environment. This means that any harmful chemicals used at the gardens are released in our cups along with the tea flavor. Numi is committed to supporting organic tea cultivation to protect the health of farmers, the planet and you. Beyond delivering the highest quality of product, organic teas are cultivated without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides.

Over the past decade, the Foods By George name has become synonymous with great-tasting gluten-free foods, as the Foods By George staff is particularly dedicated to making the best products available to the celiac community. Since the beginning, Foods By George has been ever expanding, as new products get introduced and new stores carry the Foods By George label. However, their goal to create all natural, gluten-free foods without sacrificing quality or taste remains the same.

Pure Vegetarian was created when the founders came across a small ethnic restaurant offering these soy based products in their operation. The founders were so impressed as vegetarians themselves they had to investigate into where and how these meat alternative products were produced. They were able to find the people who had been preparing these dishes for many years overseas and team up with these folks to offer these incredible items here in the States.

Now with a wide offering of meat alternative soy products, Pure Vegetarian is positioned to introduce these items to food venues everywhere. The taste and texture of Pure Vegetarian products so closely resemble their meat counterparts that non-vegetarians will love them too.

Moo Moo’s specializes in unique, healthy, flavorful vegetarian and vegan cuisine, providing the health conscious consumer unprocessed, well-balanced, palate-pleasing creations. Moo Moo’s uses only the finest ingredients, including organic tofu, and natural grains, legumes, and pastas. Our ingredient sourcing comes from those with the same values of honest, sustainable food, for the common good of healthy lifestyles. The frozen line currently offers vegan, gluten and lactose free entrees. Our cuisine appeals to vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike, as well as those with specific food allergens.

FOODSERVICE DISPOSABLES

The products offered by Asean are solely focusedin the biodegradable and compostable fields. The majority of their products are made from Bagasse, the natural cellouse fibers that remain after the sugar cane has been processed to remove all the "juice" from the stalk.

Asean is continuously expanding their earth friendly lines and has become the market leader in green foodservice disposables. In fact, Sierra Magazine named Asean one of the top 20 new natural products in 2005. Not only do they offer the most extensive line available to date, their knowledge is second to none as it relates development, production, distribution, consumption, and proper diversion of disposal of biodegradable and compostable products.

Stalkmarket Earth Friendly Products and Jaya Brands are trademarks of Asean Corporation.

Bioselect has a full line offering of PLA containers geared toward the foodservice industry. Green Nature Marketing is proud to represent their line of green goods and by partnering with them able to offer a more complete line of compostable products.

Foodservice packaging made from unbleached natural paper is more than just a sustainable look or marketing trend. Unbleached natural paper was chosen for the EcoCraft® line due to its real impact in reducing raw material waste. The chart below presents an overview of the significant waste reduction advantages in producing unbleached natural paper.

With our EcoCraft® brand, we were the first company to offer a full stock line of unbleached, sustainable foodservice packaging in North America. We believe sustainability is an ongoing journey of continuous improvement and evolvement. This approach propels us to constantly enhance our sustainable practices and products. This commitment to affordability and innovation has allowed BagcraftPapercon to create the most recognized brand of sustainable flexible packaging available in the industry

The uniquely effective GreenDrop Recycling Station was designed through the efforts of the Portland Trail Blazers Head Office to reduce their environmental footprint while minimizing expenses and being fiscally responsible through sustainable operations. Extensive research, including a university study, took place in developing the GreenDrop Stations by observing public habits and interaction to various recycling configurations. The result was an ADA conforming, four compartment 88 gallon unit made of recycled plastic that allows guests to send food, drinks and compostable plates, cups and utensils to a composter instead of a landfill, while separating recyclable items as well.

Ecovim USA provides innovative solutions for organic waste reduction and conversion. We help you meet city, state, federal and corporate diversion goals. Our Zero Waste technology is designed for on site use. We provide a variety of processing capacities based on your requirements. From cafes and coffeehouses to any large commercial food operation, Ecovim can meet your food waste processing requirements.

Interested in Partnering With Green Nature Marketing?

If you are a manufacturer that has recently invested and developed a green product line(s) and are looking for a foodservice/retail brokered representative organization solely focused on environmentally friendly products then Green Nature Marketing may be of value. You may be a traditional manufacturer who has added a green line but are concerned about a lack of attention your sales representation will give to your new investment or you may be a green manufacturer recently entering the foodservice market looking for sales professionals who know the landscape. Either way, Green Nature Marketing is positioned as the green resource for the distribution and end user customer base you are looking to introduce your green lines to.

• Our many years of experience in the foodservice/retail industries
• Our understanding of the supply chain in these industries and the significant role it plays
• Our commitment to the ongoing evolution of the green movement and staying close to its underlying values as it develops.