The Natural Products Expo East is a huge trade show that is held annually. (www.expoeast.com)  Every year, thousands of companies exhibit and attend this show to see what’s new within the natural, organic, and health industry.  This year, GroWild was in attendance.  It was awesome!  I don’t even know a better and more appropriate word, to use.  It was just awesome!  There were so many companies and people there to show off the latest and greatest within their product line, promote their brand, or to just make new contacts within the industry.  There were two representatives from GroWild that went (myself and one other employee), and we had a blast.  It was a lot of fun just seeing what other companies were doing, trying out all kinds of free samples, and learning more about what we can do for you (our customers)! And, of course, we met some great people and developed beneficial business relationships.  We will definitely be attending next year, and we hope to be exhibiting in the next two years.

 

After the show we went to a restaurant that I was very excited about.  Grezzo (pronounced Gray-zo).  It’s in the North End of Boston, and it’s Boston’s premiere raw, vegan, and organic restaurant.  I had heard that India Arie was there just a couple of months ago enjoying the food.  It was also voted the best vegetarian restaurant in Boston for 2009.   You may not be into raw food, or even vegan food.  But for once, I implore you to step outside your comfort zone and try something that I believe will truly awaken your taste buds.  The food was absolutely phenomenal, and the service was impeccable.  We had ‘sliders’ made from veggies and nuts with ‘potato chips’, sprouted quinoa nori rolls, and a papaya steak with ‘fettuccini alfredo’ that was out of this world.  I’m still trying to see how I can replicate it at home.  And to top it off, we were able to meet Alissa Cohen.  She’s the owner and founder of Grezzo, and a pioneer within the raw food movement (I’m actually certified in her level 1 raw chef class!).  She was so gracious to take time away from her own meal to speak with us, make recommendations, and get to know a little bit about us and GroWild.

 

The website is www.grezzorestaurant.com.  They are also opening a new location in Newburyport, MA, on Oct 5, 2009.  Next time you are in the Boston area, you need to check it out.  You will NOT be sorry.

 

All in the entire trip up north was very successful, and fun!  With everything that GroWild does, we have you in mind.  We are committed to our customers and the earth.  Bringing you food that is wildly delicious and naturally nutritious.  Thank you for your continued support!  Many exciting things are coming soon!

 

Wishing you all of the best,

Amanda

As I write this, it's 11:56pm on Thursday, July 30, 2009.  The day started for me at 6:30am, and will hopefully be ending in about 30 minutes.  Yes, I'm exhausted.
 
I have just published the new website for GroWild.net. 

 

I am relieved that the site is finally up, yet excited and anxious to see what the future will bring for GroWild.  I’ve worked so hard these last few months getting everything together.  Do you need to know how to get a UPC Code, nutritional label, or FDA approval?  Let me know and I can show you the way, my friend.  This entire journey has taught me so much, and yet, I am still learning something new about processes, policies, procedures, and myself every day.  GroWild was born from a dream, and grew on a whole lotta faith!  Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way.  Your patience, kindness, and true friendship means so much to me, more than you’ll ever know. 

 

So, now the fun begins!  I hope that you’ll enjoy the new website, GroWild’s new look, the product line (which I am always working on expanding!), and most importantly I hope you live your best life with a little GroWild.  

 

Amanda

 

I've been working so hard on getting everything together with GroWild, I'm so excited for the launch in 2 weeks!