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Down to Earth Kapolei Celebrates Grand Opening July 2nd!

New 10,000 Sq. Ft. Location Will Be Company's New Flagship Store; Day-Long Celebration to Feature Events, Live Entertainment, Sale Offering up to 50% Off (See PDF Below for a list of sale items) Down to Earth will celebrate the Grand Opening of its sixth store in Hawaii at Kapolei Commons on Saturday July 2, 2011. The new 10,000 square foot Kapolei location will be Down to Earth's largest store and employ 50 people. It will be the company's new flagship store.

Stop GMO Event to be Sponsored by Down to Earth

Honolulu, HI (May 10, 2011) -- A public discussion, "Why Are We Eating GMO Food: Its Health and Environmental Consequences" will be presented by Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural on Wednesday June 8, 2011, at the Moiliili Community Center Room #105, behind Down to Earth at 2525 S. King St., Honolulu. A panel presentation and Q&A will be held from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, followed by "Call-to-Action" groups 8:00pm to 9:00pm. Attendance is free.

Down to Earth to Hold Job Fair for New Kapolei Location

A Job Fair to recruit team members for Down to Earth's new Kapolei store will be held at its location in Kapolei Commons across from Target, on May 5th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The new store will open this July. Candidates are asked to bring their resume and be prepared for an interview. Openings that the company is looking to fill include management and team member positions in the Deli, Produce, and Wellness Departments, as well as cashiers and stockers.

Message from the CVO

By: Mark Fergusson
Chief Organic Officer (CEO/CFO)
Down to Earth Organic & Natural

Everyone is talking about so-called “green” solutions. It is a lucrative business for many companies. But one doesn't need to rely on business solutions to make a difference. As we think about going “green,” many people would be surprised to learn that adopting a vegetarian diet is the single most important thing a person can do to reduce one's personal impact on the environment.

Great American Meatout

To celebrate the Great American Meatout this year, Down to Earth will be sampling a variety of vegetarian meat substitutes at all store locations on Monday, March 21st! This is also the same day we celebrate Meatless Mondays!

Kapolei Grand Opening Slated for July 2nd!

Everything is moving ahead as planned with construction of the new 10,000 square foot store that Down to Earth will open on July 2nd in Kapolei Commons, across from Target. The basic shell of the building is near completion, as the photo above shows the entryway going up on March 11th. The architect's rendering of the finished "look" is in the photo below.

Honolulu Magazine Votes Down to Earth "Best Vegan Treats"

Down to Earth won “Best Vegan Treats” in Honolulu Magazine’s annual “Best of Honolulu” edition, which was published this month. This was an "Editors' Pick," which reflected well on the company. Here's a transcript of the award citation:

New Organic Soft Serve Yogurt Introduced At Down to Earth Kailua

A new, great-tasting organic soft serve yogurt has been introduced by Down to Earth at its Kailua location. The new Cloud Top™ brand yogurt is the first and only frozen yogurt to be USDA Certified Organic. It is an all-natural yogurt that is free of growth hormones, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors and preservatives. And it is gluten free and certified Kosher.

Big SALE TOMORROW!!!

The renovation of our Kailua store is complete and we are having a big 30% Off sale to celebrate it! The sale is only at our Kailua location, 201 Hamakua Drive, tomorrow, Wednesday January 19th. You'll get 30% off on more than 100 of our best-selling items.

30% OFF Kailua Renovation Celebration Sale

Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural will celebrate the renovation of its Kailua store with a 30% off sale on Wednesday, January 19th. Customers will receive 30% off on more than 100 of its best-selling items. The sale will be held only at the company's Kailua location, 201 Hamakua Drive.