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Down to Earth: Happy 35th Anniversary! KGMB 5-25-12

Howard Dicus (KGMB-9) interviews Down to Earth's "CEO & Chief Organic Officer," Mark Fergusson, on the occasion of Down to Earth's 35th Anniversary celebration Sale Day.

Visit http://www.downtoearth.org to learn more about Down to Earth.

Mark Fergusson Joins Board of Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA)

Mark Fergusson, Down to Earth's Chief Organic Officer (CEO/CFO), has joined the board of the Hawaii Organic Farmers Association (HOFA). HOFA is a non-profit organization that provides education about organic farming and sustainability in Hawaii. As the new spokesperson for HOFA, Mark offers the following thoughts about the importance of organic farming.

Hawaii should require labeling of GMO foods

(April 22, 2012) -- As Americans, we value the basic right to choose from a wide variety of foods in the marketplace, to make informed choices as to what we feed ourselves and our families.

35th Anniversary Much to Celebrate!

Honolulu, HI (May 8th, 2012) – When a group of friends in Wailuku, Maui decided in 1977 that they wanted to help improve the health of Hawaii residents through organic and natural products and a vegetarian lifestyle, no one could have predicted their success. Considered unconventional at the time, their vision of a healthy lifestyle is now a part of the American mainstream.

Down to Earth Named Best Health Food Store

Honolulu, HI (Mar. 16, 2012) – Readers of HONOLULU Magazine chose Down to Earth as the "Best Health Food Store" in the magazine's 2012 Best of Honolulu edition that was published this March.

New Alkaline Purified Water Now On Sale at Our Water Dispensers!

Honolulu, HI (Mar. 14, 2012) – Water dispensers at all Down to Earth locations now offer alkaline purified drinking water at the special introductory sale price of $1.49 per gallon (Reg. $1.99 per gallon). The sale price for alkaline water is effective from March 15th through April 11th. Standard purified water continues to be offered at $0.50 cents per gallon. Purified water is fresh, clean water that keeps your body hydrated and running smoothly without the effects of harmful chemicals that can pose a threat to your health.

GMOs Should Be Labeled

This legislative session, elected officials are considering SB2279, a bill requiring the mandatory labeling of genetically modified fruits and vegetables grown in Hawaii, for sale in Hawaii.

Win a Spirulina Pacifica® Surfboard!

Join us for free lectures on Hawaiian Spirulina. One serving of Hawaiian Spirulina Pacifica® has the same levels of anti-oxidants, enzymes, vitamins and minerals as 5 servings of fruits and vegetables and more nutrition than any other single whole food.

Down to Earth To Kick Off New Year with "Eat Healthy" Program

Honolulu, HI (Dec. 17, 2011) – This January Down to Earth will kick off the New Year with a month-long "Eat Healthy" program that promotes and supports New Year's resolutions to improve your health with a vegetarian diet. The program will include lectures by Carmela Wolf, Down to Earth Wellness Manager of the Honolulu location, and weekly in-store cooking demos. In addition, the regularly scheduled cooking classes at all locations will feature special menus.

FREE Christmas Season Cooking Classes at Down to Earth

Honolulu, HI (Dec. 1, 2011)– Festive and delicious holiday recipes for the Christmas season is the theme for vegetarian cooking classes held by Down to Earth ALL VEGETARIAN Organic & Natural during the month of December: KAPOLEI-Weekly Vegetarian Chef Andrea Bertoli Every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm & 5:30pm-6:30pm. 4460 Kapolei Parkway, Suite 320. For more information call 675-2301. • December 7th - Eat Your Beans!- Tempeh Bean Balls, Black Bean Stew, and Mung Bean Dal.