At On The Menu, we work with many clients boasting the Colorado Proud logo. Most Colorado residents are familiar with the logo, seeing it in grocery stores, at farmer’s markets, and in restaurants, but what exactly does this mean? The Colorado Proud logo signifies a Colorado product that has been grown, raised or processed in Colorado. Fresh produce, herbs, grains and horticultural products must be grown in Colorado. Livestock must be raised in Colorado. Value-added consumer foods (jams, salsas, ... Full Article
Archives for 2013
GMO Labeling Debate
It seems like the term GMO has been around forever. But in truth, commercial GMO foods have only been around since 1996. GMOs or “genetically modified organisms,” are plants or animals that have been genetically engineered with DNA from bacteria, viruses or other plants and animals in order to produce a “beneficial” trait not possible in nature. Safety issues surrounding GMO foods has sparked widespread debate and legislation throughout the world over the last 15 years and in the U.S. a non-GMO ... Full Article
Company Spotlight: Global Grub
Recently I had the pleasure of working with Carley Sheehy, founder and CEO of Global Grub. Global Grub is a California based company that creates ethnic food kits to be prepared at home. Somewhere along Carley’s food journey, she started cooking ethnic foods, but realized how intimidating the process can be. She started Global Grub to bring international cuisine into home kitchens, helping cooks achieve absolutely delicious results with less hassle. In Carley’s words, “I’m on a mission to spread ... Full Article
Marketing Your Food Product Workshop
Colorado companies producing food products won’t want to miss the annual Marketing Your Food Product workshop held April 18, 2013. The educational workshop, held in Aurora from 8am to 5pm, is designed to help food manufacturers market their locally made products. The one-day workshop features practical advice from professionals covering a variety of topics such as rules and regulations, brand building, working with retailers, and more. On The Menu will be in attendance to answer any of your ... Full Article