To many, condiments make or break a dish. Imagine a plate of steaming, cheesy, garlic bread without a dish of warm marinara sauce. Or sinking your teeth into a Chicago Dog without the salty tang of relish to greet your taste buds
Read MoreCBD: The newest legal trend to come out of cannabis. For those who haven't tried CBD but are interested in dipping a toe into the pond of potential benefits associated with CBD, the time has never been better! CBD (cannabidiol) is found in the cannabis plant, naturally extracted, and is then manufactured into a variety of forms - though you won't get 'high' from it. THC is the compound also found in cannabis that is responsible for the psychoactive 'high' produced in cannabis-use. CBD sold legally in the United States contains less than 0.03% THC and is non-psychoactive. Benefits Upon Benefits Among the of host of benefits, CBD is used to treat many conditions, including chronic and acute diseases. Some of the most common ailments treated with CBD include mental disorders, such as: Anxiety Generalized Social Depression Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. CBD is
Read MoreMeet the Managers of Valley Natural Foods October is National Cooperative Month and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all month long. We wouldn't be what we are today without our shoppers and member-owners, we wouldn't be who we are without the leadership of our managers! This month, we'll be introducing all of our store managers and give you a glimpse into who they are, why they love being a part of VNF, and what they love outside of the co-op. Please meet Paul-- our Front-End Manager! __________ How long have you been at Valley Natural Foods? I started at Valley Natural Foods in June 2018 as a Front End Shift Lead. In 2019 I was promoted to Front End Supervisor, and in 2020 I was promoted to Front End Manager. Why do you love being a part of a co-op? I love being part of a co-op that is
Read MoreMeet the Managers of Valley Natural Foods October is National Cooperative Month and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all month long. We wouldn't be what we are today without our shoppers and member-owners, we wouldn't be who we are without the leadership of our managers! This month, we'll be introducing all of our store managers and give you a glimpse into who they are, why they love being a part of VNF, and what they love outside of the co-op. Please meet Renee-- manager of Valley's Own Bakehouse! __________ How long have you been at Valley Natural Foods/Valley's Own Bakehouse? I have been at Valley’s Own Bakehouse for a little over 6 years. For the first 3 ½ years I was the Sales Account Coordinator and then I took over the General Manager position after that. Why do you love being a part of a co-op? I
Read MoreMeet the Managers of Valley Natural Foods October is National Cooperative Month and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all month long. We wouldn't be what we are today without our shoppers and member-owners, we wouldn't be who we are without the leadership of our managers! This month, we'll be introducing all of our store managers and give you a glimpse into who they are, why they love being a part of VNF, and what they love outside of the co-op. Please meet Otis-- our Meat Manager! __________ How long have you been at Valley Natural Foods? I've been the Meat Manager at Valley Natural Foods for about 13 months. Why do you love being a part of a co-op? I like being a part of the company because it has taught me a lot of new things, and I've been exposed to new products that I didn't know
Read MoreMeet the Managers of Valley Natural Foods October is National Cooperative Month and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all month long. We wouldn't be what we are today without our shoppers and member-owners, we wouldn't be who we are without the leadership of our managers! This month, we'll be introducing all of our store managers and give you a glimpse into who they are, why they love being a part of VNF, and what they love outside of the co-op. Please meet Marco -- our Deli Manager! __________ How long have you been at Valley Natural Foods? This is my third month as Valley Natural Foods' Deli Manager. Why do you love being a part of a co-op? I love being a part of the co-op because we provide a means to healthy and clean eating. We support growth in our communities and we aid in keeping our
Read MoreMeet the Managers of Valley Natural Foods October is National Cooperative Month and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all month long. We wouldn't be what we are today without our shoppers and member-owners, we wouldn't be who we are without the leadership of our managers! This month, we'll be introducing all of our store managers and give you a glimpse into who they are, why they love being a part of VNF, and what they love outside of the co-op. To kick off our month of "Meet The Managers" we're excited to introduce you to Steve - our fearless store manager! __________ How long have you been at Valley Natural Foods? 7 ½ years. I started out as the grocery manager for two years before becoming VNF's store manager. Why do you love being a part of a co-op? We are member-owned, member-governed, and operate for the benefit of our
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