Our latest product addition is berry wonderful—we are now a supplier of Açaí Oil! You might have had an açaí bowl as a hearty snack, but this Brazilian superfruit is just as special in oil form. Açaí oil is extracted from the pulp of the fruit from Euterpe oleracea or the Açaí palm, native to…
After a chilly March, April is very much welcomed up here in the Northwest! As the winter transitions into spring, the combination of cooler and warmer temperatures changes the air pressure, creating cumulus clouds, and these clouds bring April showers. Rain showers are not the only thing dropping this month – you can drop the…
International Women’s Day honors the achievement of women all over the globe and promoting women’s rights. A national holiday celebrated in multiple countries, International Women’s Day was established due to the efforts of the suffragettes and the promotion of women’s rights in America during the early 20th century. With the suffrage movement resulting in success,…
Aloe Vera (aloe barbadensis) is one of the oldest and most known natural folk remedies. Native to eastern and southern Africa, aloe grows wild in tropical climates and is extensively cultivated worldwide for its potential healing properties, especially treating sunburns or discomforting skin conditions. This well-known succulent plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries,…
What is Fractionation? Fractionate means to divide or break up; to separate (a mixture) into different portions, especially by a fractional process. In a general sense, fractionation is any process in which a mixture is separated into its different components (fractions). The term “fractionation” can also be used in the general and common context for…
Global trade has become an essential part of creating consumer goods in the 21st century. Much of the world’s global trade occurs in seaports with gigantic cargo ships that can haul up to 24,000 steal containers. Sea ports are a nexus within the supply chain system. They foster much of the interaction between production and consumption…
Mandarin oranges and tangerines were once a common Christmas gift in the west, a tradition inspired by the Lunar New Year, where oranges represent good fortune. Oranges (a fruit which doesn’t grow well in most of the United States) would come from Japan beginning in November. Today, with oranges largely available year round in grocery…
Oil is among the many essential ingredients used in cooking and baking, but did you know that people have used oils for cooking as early as 3000 B.C.E? China and Japan were among the first to produce and use soybean oil, soon many ancient empires followed in the pursuit of the Vegetable Oil. Now it…
November 1st was Vegan Day, kicking off a month-long observation of the Vegan lifestyle. Like any lifestyle, veganism exists on a spectrum. At its core, to be vegan is to avoid any product that comes from an animal. We’re all taught the Pythagorean theorem in math class, but did you know he was may have…
Stress is a normal and rather healthy thing that keeps us driven, alert and responsive – it has been written into our DNA. There are times when your levels will naturally spike like the rush before a holiday, a relative falling ill, or having a rough day at work. But, how much stress is too…
In 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence from England and thus was the start of the United States! On Saturday, July 4th, the nation will celebrate its 245th birthday which normally would entail parades, fireworks, large group gatherings, and live music performances. However, as we’ve been experiencing almost all of 2020 so far, most…
Spring is just around the corner, and in a few days we will move our clocks ahead in which we will gain another hour of daylight. I have heard many complain about losing an hour sleep, but it is a small price to pay for that much-needed sunlight. Stadiums across the US and Canada will…
