Blog – Page 13 – French Broad Food Co+Op

FBFC In Citizen Times Article: When masks are required, who enforces the rules?

The Citizen Times asked to observe customer and employee mask compliance at local grocery stores. Almost all refused. Here’s what they said: Publix media relations manager Nicole Krauss. “We apologize for the inconvenience and you know we are always happy to help when able, however we’ve declined all requests for in-store/store-front/parking lot/distribution center b-roll and interviews […]

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Our produce department is 100 percent organic!

100% Organic Produce

The Produce Department of the French Broad Food Co-op offers exclusively organically grown produce. The vast majority of both our local and non-local produce is Certified Organic. If it’s not Certified Organic, you can be sure that it is organically grown — and that it was grown by a farm within 150 miles from FBFC

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Getting Great Food: Food Co-ops

Co-ops are locally owned grocery stores—with a delicious difference. What sets them apart? Co-ops work hand-in-hand with local farms and food producers to bring you and your family fresh, local food. You don’t have to wait until farmers’ market day to stock up on seasonal specialties—they’re at the co-op every day! Co-ops help build healthy

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Local Matters Pure Fire & Well Seasoned Table

Local Matters: Pure Fire & Well Seasoned Table Pure Fire and Well Seasoned Table have teamed up for deliciousness! This seasoning is made from the magic that David strains from his yummy batches of Pure Fire Cider. Fire cider has garnered much attention over the past few years as an effective immune support tonic as

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Interview with Abby Artemisia from The Wander School

Melissa Fryar’s Interview with Abby Artemisia, Herbalist, Botanist and Forager The WANDER School Introducing Abby Artemisia from The Wander School: Melissa: Abby, for those out there who are unfamiliar with you, could you give us an introduction on who you are and what you do? What started you on this lovely plant path? Abby: I am

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Interview with Cara Steinbuchel, Owner of Asheville’s Potter’s Skin

Melissa Fryar’s Interview withCara Nicole Steinbuchel, Founder + CEO + MakerPotter’s Skin Butter Melissa: Hello Cara! Please tell me a little bit about yourself and your business. Cara: Hi Melissa! I live in West Asheville and I enjoy hiking with my spouse Michelle. I also enjoy making pottery at The Village Potters. I moved here

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Lives Matter More Than Property And The Distribution Of Goods

June 2, 2020 Lives Matter More Than Property And The Distribution Of Goods. Today we learned that a Co+op worker has tested positive for COVID-19. Our part time worker has very limited exposure to the store and customers, as their shifts occur while we are closed. In situations like this the county protocol suggests that

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Local Matters

During this time of pandemic news, businesses closed, and so many out of work, I have been seriously concerned about our local businesses. In my opinion, we NEED them for a thriving community. I love my local vendors and saw them step up in ways I never imagined as this pandemic began. While everyone was

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The Utopian Seed Project

Learn more about our community partner, the Utopian Seed Project, a hands in the earth organization committed to exploring crops and varieties in the Southeast to support diversity in food and farming. Their utopian vision is to create an engaged network of growers, gardeners, farmers, foodies, cooks and chefs to help us educate and celebrate

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