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If you looked closely at our website over the past few days, you may have noticed a small icon with Japanese characters to the left of the “Search” box. Click on this icon and you will land on a page filled with Japanese writing, welcoming visitors from Japan to Down to Earth. Click on the two large images in the center of the page and you will find two more pages, in turn, that invite Japanese visitors to our Deli and Wellness department pages.
Down to Earth to renovate, expand Maui store
Down to Earth plans to begin a renovation and expansion of its natural foods store on Maui this month that will increase its retail space by a third. The project, which is scheduled to begin Dec. 17, will convert 3,000 square feet of storage space at the Dairy Road store in Kahului into retail space to bring the total store space to 9,000 square feet, Down to Earth said.
Down to Earth to undertake renovation
Down to Earth plans to completely renovate and expand its Kahului store starting next month. The all-vegetarian, organic and natural foods store said work will include converting a 3,000-square-foot storage space into more retail space to total 9,000 square feet for the store at 305 Dairy Road. "We will more than double the size of the chill and frozen department, nearly double the size of bulk food department, greatly improve our deli, and expand the wellness, grocery and produce departments," Mark Fergusson, Down to Earth's chief executive officer, said in a statement.
Down to Earth to Begin Kahului Store Renovation December 17th
Honolulu, HI (Nov. 29, 2012) – Down to Earth Organic & Natural today announced it will begin renovating and expanding its Kahului store at 305 Dairy Road on December 17th. To kick off the project, there will be a traditional Hawaiian blessing on Friday December 14th at 7:00 pm, followed by a Christmas party with pupus, drawings for prizes, and entertainment. The general public is invited to attend.
New Recipe Page on Down to Earth Website
A new and improved Recipe page that makes it easier to find recipes you want has just been launched on the Down to Earth website. It's easier to navigate and easier to find recipes through special categories including gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, kid-friendly meals, one-pot meals, and more!
Down to Earth Goes Social!
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GMO Right To Know Urged
Advocates of mandatory labeling for GMO (genetically modified organism) food products hosted a forum for consumers on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Maui Waena School in Kahului. About 60 resident attended the event co-hosted by Down To Earth Natural Foods and Seeds of Truth, a nonprofit community organization. Presenters included Dr. Lorrin Pang, a medical doctor; Dr. Melissa Yee, a doctor of oriental medicine and acupuncture representing Seeds of Truth; Courtney Bruch of GMO-Free Maui; Mark Fergusson, Down To Earth CEO; and Vince Mina, a Maui organic farmer.
Certifiably Organic Farming Graduates Ready to Dig Into Jobs
A first graduating class stepped up last month at a Waimanalo farm to claim certificates showing they’re qualified to work in the organic farming industry. A dozen students, recruited from Oahu WorkLinks, have spent the past few months learning about soil fertility, crop planning, non-violent animal husbandry, medicinal plants, pest management, etc., and have earned formal certificates from Hunter Heaivilin and Matthew Lynch in Perma-culture Design from the Asia-Pacific Center for Regenerative Design.
Down to Earth Proudly Holds Non-GMO Sale To Celebrate Hawaii Residents' Right to Know!
Ua Mau ke Ea o ka 'Âina i ka Pono, "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness," Hawaii’s state motto, is attributed to King Kauikeaouli Kamehameha III, who said these words on the historic occasion of the restoration of the Hawaiian flag to the Kingdom of Hawaii by the British in 1843. Righteousness can be understood as "right” or “right action." GMOs are not "right," they disrespect and lead to desecration of the 'aina both here in Hawaii and worldwide. GMOs are not pono, they are not right.