Down to Earth News
DOWN TO EARTH JOINS KANU HAWAII'S SEPTEMBER "EAT LOCAL" CHALLENGE!
This September Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural will participate in Kanu Hawaii's Annual Eat Local Challenge! by offering special vegetarian cooking classes and in-store recipe demos and sampling featuring local produce, and with a special sale offering 15% off select produce at all its locations.
Kanu Hawaii Eat Local Challenge
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Honolulu Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Honolulu store featuring local mangos, pineapple, and papaya. For info call: 947-3249.
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Kapolei Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Kapolei store featuring local mangos, pineapple, and papaya. For info call: 947-3249.
September 1st - 12:00pm:
Hilo Eat Local Challenge:
Free Smoothie Demo at our Hilo store featuring local produce. For info call: 935-5515.
Kanu Hawaii Eat Local Challenge
(For the month of September)
KAPOLEI-Weekly Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 5:00pm-6:00pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. Advance registration is required. Call 947-3249.
- September 7th - Eat Your (Local) Greens! Lemon & Macadamia Nut Kale, Sautéed Bitter Greens and Soba Salad with Greens.
- September 14th - Delicious Banana Desserts- Classic Banana Bread, Caramelized Banana Crème Pie and Banana Cookies.
Up to 50% Savings On Bulk Cleaners Vs. Packaged Products
A new "bulk cleaners" section in the Grocery Department now lets you receive up to 50% savings on bulk laundry and dish soaps as well as cleaners compared to regular packaged products.
Save money and help save the planet by purchasing products in bulk quantities to reduce packaging. You’ll send less trash to the landfill and have money left over for other things! Purchasing foods in bulk quantities saves you money because you get to buy what you want without paying for expensive advertising and packaging that drives up costs. Check out these savings!
Kapolei Grand Opening Huge Success!
Down to Earth opened its newest location at Kapolei Commons on July 2nd to a great reception! The 10,000-square-foot store is our sixth store and first in West Oahu, which until now was without a health food store. It's also our new flagship store. 'Lots of people, lots of activities, and loads of fun! The lines were long, but great sale prices made up for it!
Down to Earth Cooking Classes Now Held at All Locations
Honolulu, HI (June 29, 2011)-- Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural is now conducting vegetarian cooking classes at all store locations. The classes are conducted by members of Down to Earth's Love Life! Community Outreach Team, all of whom are vegetarian, vegan, or raw food chefs.
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.