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What is GROW and How Can You Participate?

GROW by Organics Unlimited

GROW is a program developed by Organics Unlimited that helps fund programs for farm workers and their families. Now is the perfect time to get involved because GROW Month is coming this September. Every year we…

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Why LEDs Are a Vital Business Upgrade

LED Lighting Bananas

It's time to shine some light on light-emitting diodes. LEDs can do a lot for your store and its bottom line. This may surprise you, because the conventional wisdom is that LEDs emit very cool, blue…

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Prepare for GROW Month 2012

GROW by Organics Unlimited

We're gearing up for GROW Month in September! Until then, we will be providing you with vital information about GROW (Giving Resources and Opportunities to Workers) and how you can participate. Expect to see a lot…

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Continue Promoting Healthy Lifestyles with Organics Unlimited

Organics Unlimited 2012 Second Quarter

We believe that organic bananas play an instrumental part in establishing a healthy lifestyle. To help promote our efforts, we wanted to deliver content that not only sells the benefits of what bananas could do to…

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Recipe: Healthy Vegan Banana Bread

Vegan Banana Bread

For the vegans out there who are looking for a great banana bread recipe without eggs, this banana bread maintains moist and is simply delicious. Makes: One loaf Takes: About 1 hour and 25 minutes, not…

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Newly Redesigned Organics Unlimited Website Now Live

Organics Unlimited Website Screenshot

Our newly redesigned website for Organics Unlimited has gone live! Check it out and let us know what you think! Be sure to check out our new GROW consumer oriented website too, which will go live…

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Give Your Customers a Snack Attack!

Three square meals a day is not going to cut it if your customers wish to keep a healthy mind and body. Not only will promoting healthy alternatives for snacks increase sales, but it will also…

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Cooked Sweet Plantains

Cooked Sweet Plantains

Ingredients: 2 to 3 ripe (black) plantains 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon natural vanilla extract 2 tablespoons brown sugar Directions: To peel the plantains, cut off ends and discard. With a…

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Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month!

There is no better way to celebrate a healthy lifestyle than National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month! This holiday provides opportunities to use fun and engaging strategies to inform your customers of the many benefits of…

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Why You Shouldn’t Ditch Bananas

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A new Appalachian State University study, which compared bananas to a sports drink during intense cycling, found that naners offered several advantages. In addition to providing antioxidants not found in sports drinks, they pack more nutrients…

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Ecuador: Guatemala and Peru, are threats to banana industry

Banana Volume

The Central American country improves its productivity, the Andean nation increases the sale of organic fruit. The banana industry of Ecuador has narrowed down in the world fruit market two new rivals. Guatemala and Peru have…

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Organic Banana Squash Soup

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced Organic Hubbard Squash 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg 1 1/2 cups Organic Skim Milk 3 tbsp Honey 1 cup mashed ripe Organics Unlimited Bananas Directions: Bring…

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Organic, Dairy-Free Banana Pancakes

Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, for griddle 2 Cups Organic White Whole Wheat Flour 1 Tsp Baking Powder 1/4 Tsp Baking Soda 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt 1 1/4 Cups plus 2 tablespoons Organic Plain Soy Milk 3/4…

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Healthy Banana Cookies

This is an Organics Unlimited original recipe. Delicious and easy to make, these cookies will surely be a new family favorite. Ingredients: 3 ripe Organics Unlimited bananas 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup dates, pitted and…

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Banana Jam

Ingredients: 2 ½ lb of peeled Organics Unlimited bananas 2 ½ lb of sugar 8 oz pineapple juice Juice of 2 fresh lemons Directions: Place half (1 ¼ lb) of the peeled bananas in a large…

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Ultimate Organic Banana Cream Pie

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup Organics Unlimited banana (mashed) 1/4 cup organic butter 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 cups organic heavy whipping…

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Quick Banana Roll Ups

Ingredients: 1/2 cup organic almond butter 4 whole wheat tortillas (8 to 10 inches in diameter) 1/4 cup honey 2 small bananas, sliced 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, if desired Directions: Spread 2 tablespoons of…

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Honey Baked Bananas

Ingredients: 4 bananas, peeled 2 tablespoons melted butter 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons orange juice 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts Ice-cream or syrup to serve Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F Place bananas on well-greased baking tray.…

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Baked Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients: 2 organic, free-range egg whites 1 1/2 cups panko or 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon cumin 3/4 cup fresh shredded organic coconut 1 garlic clove, minced Pepper, to taste 24 large shrimp, peeled, deveined,…

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Mahi Mahi with Bananas

Ingredients: 2 tbsp organic butter 1 tbsp rice flour 1 c almond milk 6 fillets mahi mahi 1/2 cup white wine 2 tbsp fresh lime juice salt and pepper to taste 3 bananas, sliced 1/4 cup…

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