GROW: Meet the Program That’s Changing Lives
We have seen first-hand how poverty can drastically impact a community. This is why we created the GROW program: to help support the families in our growing communities. Here’s how we do it.
The History of Organic Produce in the United States
Organic produce hasn’t always been what it is today. In fact, before the 1970s, most people had no idea what went into the growing of their food. Take a watch to see how the organic movement has grown over the years.
Facts You May Not Know About Organic Produce
There’s a lot to love about organic produce and, chances are, you’re already aware of a few of its perks. But, there’s even more to delve into! Take a watch to discover 5 new facts about organic produce you may not know.
How Our GROW Program Gives Back
We founded GROW 15 years with the intention of providing funding for various social responsibility programs. These initiatives are all focused on improving the lives of those residing in our growing communities. Tune in to this video for some details on how exactly we do it!
Healthy Homes
Prior to COVID-19, good handwashing habits were quietly saving lives and preventing illness. It is estimated that proper handwashing with soap and water reduces global diarrhea related deaths by 50%.
CBS 8 Feature: An Overview of How Our GROW Program is Helping Those in Need
Jeff Zevely of CBS 8 recently sat down with our team to discuss the ways our GROW program has shaped countless lives and how a simple choice you make in your produce aisle could help families in need in Mexico.
GROW in Action – Holiday Cheer
GROW, with the help of New Seasons markets in Portland, Oregon brought holiday cheer to a group of elementary students in Colima, Mexico in December.
How to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Organic Bananas
There are very few people in the world that decide to enjoy their bananas when they’re brown and mushy. Yet, no matter how fast we try to eat through our fruit basket, we always seem to get stuck with one prematurely ripened guy left behind.
Our Favorite Banana Jokes for Kids
Are bananas your childs’ favorite fruit? Do your kids go bananas for a good joke?
Banana Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
Bananas are one of the most popular fruits and are found in most parts of the world, we use them in a variety of recipes from banana bread to smoothies and much more.
Should I Eat Bananas Before Or After a Workout?
Nowadays there are so many different things we are told to do when it comes to working out and reaching our fitness goals.
Jesus Eduardo Ortega Ibarra
Jesus Eduardo is 11 years old and the oldest of four children. He was born two months premature. His deafness was not detected until he turned one,
Conny Fonseca
Conny Fonseca grew up in Colima where her father worked on a farm in the town of Cofradia de Suchitlan while her mother stayed at home to take care of the family.
How Potassium Can Help Blood Pressure and Why You Need Bananas
High blood pressure is a condition that occurs when the force of pumping blood is too intense for the walls of the arteries.
Should You Refrigerate Bananas
We’ve all been there: buying a perfect bunch of bananas, only for them to turn brown and spotty after a few days.
The Women of Chilpancingo
Tijuana, one of the busiest land border crossings in the world, is also home to over 300 maquiladoras, or assembly plants.
Rafael Lopez Diaz
Rafael Lopez Diaz is 23 years old and the seventh of nine children in a migrant worker family.