These days more and more consumers are looking for ways to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food. We may have to wait until 2020 before we see labels on our food indicating the presence of genetically modified ingredients in the United States. In the meantime, there are two food labels that indicate the absence of GMOs for consumers: the USDA Organic label and the Non-GMO Project Verified seal.
Topics: Food Politics, Non GMO
On Saturday October 20th from 11am to 6pm and Sunday October 21st from 10am to 4pm, you can join Boston Organics at the 23rd annual Boston Veg Food Fest! The food fest will be held at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center located at 1350 Tremont Street, Boston MA. This event is free, has free parking and is T accessible! Over 100 vegetarian, vegan and natural food vendors will be on site to answer all of your natural food questions, offer samples and introduce you to their products and services.
Topics: Community Events, vegetarian, vegan, Vegetarian and Vegan Food, Boston, sustainability
October is both Fair Trade Month and Non-GMO Month – a reminder for us to pause our busy lives for a moment and reflect on the current state of our food system. Take a quick look to learn more about what it means to be fair trade and to learn ways in which you can support greater equity in the food system, fair wages around the world, and high quality products on your table.
Topics: Fair Trade and Organic, Food Politics, Community Events, Equal Exchange, miscellaneous, Original Boston Organics Blog
Fall is an incredible time of year. The leaves change color, the air is crisp, and we get to pull out our favorite sweaters from the back of the closet. Also, we get to enjoy the produce that helps keep us warm as it cools down. Check out our fall produce guide to learn a bit more about what's to come from Boston Organics this season.
Topics: Recipes, Fall Produce, Newsletter, Home Cooking Kitchen Tips, Guides and Infographics, New England Local Fruits and Vegetables
Summer may be almost over which means soon our summer favorites like fresh tomatoes, summer squash, eggplant, peppers and more will give way to the fall classics like carrots, radishes, winter squash and lots of hardy greens. But that doesn't mean we have to say goodbye to summer flavors. Check out our tips for freezing, quick pickling and canning to help savor the taste of summer for months to come!
Topics: Canning, Storage Tips, Freezing, Cooking, pickles
It's late summer which means the days are getting a little bit shorter and the nights are getting a little bit cooler. What this also means is that a plethora of pepper varieties are reaching their full maturity, turning into their ultimate color destiny and finding themselves in many Boston Organics' produce boxes! To celebrate peak pepper season we created The Boston Organics Pepper Guide. Check it out!
Topics: Beneath The Peel / Digging Deeper, Guides and Infographics, organic peppers, Organic Bell Peppers
The Boston Local Food Festival is here! Boston Organics and more than 75 of your favorite local farmers, chefs, restaurants, artisans, and service organizations will be filling up The Rose Kennedy Greenway on Sunday September 16th from 11am to 5pm. This free food fest is not to be missed!
Topics: fermentation, Community Events
Over in Back Bay, you’ll find the headquarters of Cerulli Associates – a worldwide asset management company who works with nearly all of the top 50 global asset management firms.
Founded in 1992, Cerulli has since set out to become the leading advisory resource for financial services executives. But their leadership doesn’t stop there – Cerulli Associates is also setting the tone for what it means to care for the complete health and well-being of their employees, the local Boston community and the planet.
Topics: Healthy Office, sustainability
Summer may be close to over but we're hoping to stay green all year long! Check out these steps that you can take toward a green office.
Topics: office, Organic Grocery Delivery Boston, Healthy Office
Whether you and the kids are ready or not, it's back to school time. We know that means a lot for many of you from helping with homework, carpooling to and from after school sports and activities, new friends and very busy schedules. Let us take some of the worry out of school lunches and afternoon pick-me-ups with our great selection of kid-approved snacks!
Topics: Recipes, Organic Stone Fruit, organic avocados, organic blueberries, Organic Strawberries, organic kiwis, Organic Pears, Organic Yogurt
