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Our story probably began a little something like yours.

It was 1964, and our grandfather, Max Torres, worked at a local, neighborhood natural foods store. He started to become more aware of his body and his health, and very passionate about understanding the intricacies of food. He began to study how foods, when paired with an understanding of one’s own body, can truly uplift, relieve and fulfill one with strength and energy.

50 years and more than 60 products later, our mission is the same. To craft truly wholesome baked goods that specifically cater to helping health aware people who understand the needs of their bodies live life to the fullest.

We take the time to sprout the grains in most all of our products to release nutrients that would otherwise remain dormant. In other cases, we use more than 18 grains and seeds from all over the world in a single loaf of bread, so you can benefit from the most nutrient rich, wholesome products out there. Food For Life developed yeast-free, gluten-free, vegan and diabetic-friendly selections that promote wellness, happiness and assure peace of mind.

From our pastas and breads, to our cereals, tortillas and english muffins we literally strive to bring you the very best food for your life.

• Our diet-specific products are certified by 3rd parties for peace of mind.
• The majority of ingredients in our products are certified organic.
• We use sprouted grains in the majority of our products.
• Our products are certified kosher.
• We don’t use any genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
• We don’t use anything artificial – no preservatives, shortenings or refined sugars.
• We use a unique slow-bake process to preserve the natural fiber and bran benefits of grains.

Being aware and respecting what your body needs and requires is not a stigma, it’s a way of living a healthier more active life – and we are here to support you on your journey.

Struif family farmhouse, built in 1867, Oldambt, the Netherlands

Edzo Struif established FoodSteps in 2010.

Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Struif grew up on a traditional farm in Groningen. He graduated from Nijenrode and the University of Georgia (MBA), acquired broad-based experience in sales and marketing as a Business Unit Manager (Leerdammer), Export and Account Manager (Nestlé) and Commercial Director (Henri Willig). His passion lies with food and international business.

He combines initiative, decisive action and dedication of the entrepreneur with vision, result orientation and customer focus of the professional.

His agricultural background, knowledge and experience in international food markets and roles in international companies make him a valuable partner.

FoodSteps is active on behalf of its clients in markets like Benelux, Germany, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, UK, Ireland, USA, SE Asia and Japan.

FoodSteps also works on behalf of foreign food manufacturers wishing to successfully tackle the Dutch (organic) retail market.

FoodSteps works ‘from farmer to consumer’

FoodChain ID is an expert in supply chain compliance platforms, with specialized expertise in non-GMO product verification and offering unparalleled knowledge of GMO testing, non-GMO certification and global GMO regulatory requirements, as well as the international non-GMO ingredient supply chain.

As the longest serving technical administrator for the Non-GMO Project’s Product Verification Program, FoodChain ID has verified more than 50,000 products and served more than 2,500 clients in over 100 countries. FoodChain ID clients include North America’s most trusted brands, producers, retailers, co-packing and manufacturing companies, livestock and crop producers, small businesses, and importers and distributors of internationally traded brands.

"foodguys has been successfully sourcing ingredients to their food and beverage partners by developing the relationships, experience, and resources to assist companies in procuring, purchasing, selling and distributing. Using a global distribution network, foodguys provides customers with competitive pricing and flexible delivery."

Based in San Francisco, Forager Project was co-founded by Stephen Williamson and his stepson John-Charles Hanley out of a deep frustration with deceptive food labels — especially “vegetable juices” that in fact lead with fruit. From the beginning, Forager Project has been committed to creating a line of organic, plant-based, dairy-free foods made from clean, simple ingredients.

We started our journey with cold-pressed vegetable juices that lead with vegetables, rooting Forager Project in a philosophy of “letting good food be.” We quickly added low-sugar, nutrient-dense nut milk drinks, with our eyes on evolving the plant-based milk category.

Frey Vineyards is the first organic winery in the US, founded in 1980. Family owned and operated, Frey produces organic, biodynamic®, vegan and no sulfites added wines. Located in Redwood Valley in GMO free Mendocino County.

Manufacturer and distributor of high quality, natural and organic products under Simply Organic, Frontier and Aura Cacia brands.

Fruit World is owned and operated by Bianca Kaprielian, a fourth-generation, honest-to-goodness family farmer.

We want future generations to have the opportunity to be a part of our agricultural heritage and carry family farming into future generations.

In 2017, Bianca and CJ Buxman founded Fruit World to celebrate and carry on their family legacy of sustainable farming practices and good stewardship of the land.

Fruit World has grown since then! We now grow and sell organic and conventional citrus and organic grapes, cherries, apricots, pomegranates, persimmons and dry farmed tomatoes.

Fruit World is all about peak-season pickings, flavor-packed produce, and keeping family farming thriving into future generations.

We’re purveyors of seasonings, spices, and other ingredients to the food manufacturing and foodservice industries in North America – and with global reach as well.

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