Healthy People, Healthy Planet

HOT off the e-press!

2009-06-15T11:53:00.003-04:00

We're still considered a start-up. Our young company truly appreciates the customers that we have serviced in the past year - we've shipped to 40 States in less than a year! Thank you for loyal patronage. If your interested in growing with us - send us an email.

Here's the story: Prosper Oakland County

Ridley's Real Food Restaurant

2009-03-08T10:41:00.002-04:00

We are happy to promote Ridley's Real Food Restaurant, located in Detroit, MI. William Parker, the owner, is in business to provide his customers with great food that is free of toxins.

Donation Reminder

2009-03-05T11:22:00.002-05:00

We just wanted to remind folks of the organizations that we promote and donate portions of your sale to. Below are the codes and organizations. Also see our other site, Harvest Michigan!

soldiers; Soldier Angels

PediaOrganic

2009-03-02T00:10:00.001-05:00

We are happy to feature PediaOrganic as our Featured Product.

A Tea Party

2009-02-27T15:01:00.002-05:00

Is it time for the next Boston Tea Party? Many folks think so, including a group, New American Tea Party, of which I tend to agree with.

The recent spending bill, along with the two or three bailout bills, with the 2010 proposed budget spending, President Obama and the Democrat controlled congress is taking us into places this country has never gone in terms of government involvement and debt. Nobody has a clue how its all going to work out.

WSJ did a story today about how the suppose taxes increases on the top 2% will pay for this, it won't, not even close. So who do you think will pay for it?

As a small business, I feel like I have a big bright bulls eye on me. Want me to expand and add jobs? Raising my taxes is not the message.

Peanut Butter Recall

2009-02-26T14:48:00.002-05:00

Concerned about the recall but also love your peanut butter? A Michigan company, Naturally Nutty, does NOT purchase their peanuts from the companies in trouble. We also like the owners!

We made their Natural Peanut Butter our feature item, kids love and its great for a peanut butter and ham sandwich!

Mind, Body, Spirit

2009-02-25T07:45:00.002-05:00

Please visit Mind, Body, Spirit restaurant in Rochester, MI if you live in the area. MBS launched in October and is Michigan's first sustainable restuarant. Mike Plesz, the owner of MBS and the Rochester Brewery, has exemplifies going green. MBS has many sustainable practices including greenhouse, bamboo flooring, compost, and solar. Organic By The Case delivers national organic brands (we don't produce everything in state, yet), and Harvest Michigan, our other company, delivers local organic products to MBS for its patrons to enjoy.

Eco Home Gear

2009-02-24T09:14:00.002-05:00

We've chatted with the owner of Eco Home Gear and will be exchanging links with them. It is super when folks 'go organic' with their foods, but we also need to 'go green' in our homes. This does not have to be done all at once, so economically over time families should begin to 'green' their homes. Its better for the family and better for the environment.

Eco Home Gear

Concept of Time

2009-02-23T14:41:00.002-05:00

It is amazing to think that we know Time goes faster as we get older, yet we know it does not. Just a thought...

Another reason to stop buying food with High Fructose Corn Syrup in it.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/26/AR2009012601831.html?nav=hcmoduletmv

Action against Obesity

2008-12-17T16:00:00.003-05:00

Read about our friend, Meme Roth, a one woman crusade to reduce obesity in the United States. See her feature article in Elle Magazine - hot off the press!

National Action Against Obesity

Way to go Meme!

Empowering Parents

2008-12-16T11:03:00.002-05:00

This might be an interesting link and information, but keep in mind that the food we feed our children can and does affect their behavior.

Empowering Parents

So if your child is acting up, first thing is to take them off the High Fructose Corn Syrup and other unnatural ingredients, let their bodies flush and if there is still and issue check out Empowering Parents.

Nourish Your Kids

2008-12-08T10:15:00.001-05:00

Kids are our future, let's make sure we feed them the nourishment that growing bodies need.

Nourish Your Kids is a couple of Mom's doing their part.

We applaud their effort!

No Harm

2008-12-04T16:20:00.002-05:00

We here at Organic By The Case thought this was some good information.

No Harm

It is really about Food in our health care. Seems kind of common sense, but we all know how America has a focus issue!

Worthy effort

2008-12-03T23:50:00.002-05:00

Worthy Effort!

We like Nourish Your Kids not because they featured Yvette on Mom of the Month, but they are doing their part to re-educate society that our kids need great food, real food and food that mess with their growing bodies and minds.

If you know of other worthy efforts to bring 'real' food to our kids & families, let us know and we will feature them on our blog.

GreenBiz

2008-12-02T11:25:00.003-05:00

Yvette and I have read a few of GreenBiz newsletter and felt is well worth posting their site.

GreenBiz

Lots of great information from the large company to small business and how to and be Green. Going or being green does not mean you have to give up profits, and in many cases companies have found cost savings.

Here at Organic By The Case, we service a number of companies with Green Cleaning Products, that are also great for the home! Detox that home!

Truth in labeling

2008-12-01T09:00:00.003-05:00

If you need another reason to go local organic, here's one. Talk about slicing/dicing words.

Tyson Chicken

To be fair, there is healthy discussion around what is allowed under the USDA Organic label. And because of that discussion, here at Organic By The Case let the consumer decide.

But whether you buy a nationally branded organic product or local organic, it is better than conventional all the way around.

Become a Michivore!

2008-11-28T11:34:00.002-05:00

Its not hard, just be committed to buying at least $10 per week of Michigan produced products or from Michigan companies. That keeps the $'s circulating one more time within our state.

Great resource: The Michivore Website!

For those you who live in other states, become a LocalVore in your state!

New shopping cart

2008-11-26T09:42:00.003-05:00

Our initial shopping cart software left much to be desired, from both a consumer perspective but also from a business one.

Organic By The Case

So on October 24th we migrated to a new shopping cart software package, and while there are a few quirks (what software doesn't), we believe it gives you the consumer a much better experience.

Any comments or suggestions are greatly encouraged! Thanks!!

Interesting Site & Information

2008-11-25T10:22:00.001-05:00

We thought this site had some interesting information and news.

Conscious Living

Check it out and let us know what you think.

Support Veterans

2008-11-24T11:17:00.002-05:00

I'll admit to being bias (being a Army veteran), but I would ask that you support veteran owned companies...

http://www.wzzm13.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=83523

Or if you see a car/truck with a veteran license plate or military stickers, give them a thumbs up...

Greening the Lakes

2008-11-17T10:15:00.002-05:00

Not only is organic products healthy for our own bodies, it is good for a healthy ecosystem of which we belong.

http://www.greeningofthegreatlakes.com

We have some of the most beautiful nature resources in the world in the Great Lakes, let's do our part to keep them that way!!

Local Foods First

2008-11-14T15:22:00.002-05:00

Wherever you live, buy local first, regional second, country third and if you can't find it Made in US, see if you can go without it...

Buy Local - Detroit News

Supporting Katie Curic's Cancer drive

2008-09-05T09:27:00.005-04:00

Our first 'national' press release for Organic By The Case. For those who understand the connection between the food we eat, and our health, this effort is well understood.

Supporting 'Stand up to Cancer'

We applaud Katie Couric's stand!

Usability

2008-08-06T09:15:00.002-04:00

We strived to bring our customers a clean, simple shopping experience, which I believe for the most part we have achieved. But my background in Quality Assurance and process improvement says to keep trying. And the best suggestions come from our customers.

Send us a improvement suggestion and we will send you a 10% discount off your next order.

Thanks ahead of time for making Organic By The Case better!

Make us Donate!

2008-07-29T08:51:00.002-04:00

Here at Organic By The Case we believe in giving to the larger community and in particular veteran organizations (Kevin is a 3rd generation Army veteran).

See our Resources page that shows how to donate - most causes we will donate 10% of your sale to the organization you choose. All you have to do is enter that causes code in the discount code field during check out. We track the code and on a monthly basis send a check to the organization.

So Make Us Donate!

Code: 'earthworks', Earthworks Urban Garden
Code: 'vvmf', Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
Code: 'soldiers', Soldiers Angels
Code: 'wwp1', Wounded Warrior Project

Clif Bar Promotion

2008-07-22T08:34:00.002-04:00

Clif Bar is having a great promotion, they created a 6 bar box with a chance of winning a $1,0000 shopping spree from the store you purchase the Clif Bars at.

So buy today at Organic By The Case and have your chance of winning a $1,000 shopping spree on our site!

Earthworks Urban Garden

2008-07-17T11:37:00.002-04:00

Excellent program run by the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, Earthworks is a piece of the puzzle of the local food movement that is gaining speed. Sales that use the Discount Code 'earthworks' will receive a 5% discount and we will donate 5% of the sale to Earthworks.

Slow Food Detroit

2008-07-14T15:36:00.002-04:00

Another great organization promoting Healthy People is the Slow Food organization, and for the Detroit Metro area (our area), Slow Food Detroit. Help Melinda and Vicki support the local and slow food movements by attending on of the local events! And check out the US Slow Food organization for a Slow Food group in your area.

All part of taking back local control of our food systems and enjoying the bounty of fresh, slow cooked meals!!

Brand of the Free

2008-07-11T00:17:00.002-04:00

My wife, Yvette, came across this site, Brand of the Free, which sells organic and Made in US products. Kudo's to them for putting the two together and helping all of us remember that there is a higher cost to 'cheap' products made overseas than we realize.

Buy Local, Buy US.

Ha

2008-07-10T14:48:00.002-04:00

I was able to launch Harvest Michigan with a shopping cart early this morning. Harvest Michigan features non-perishables and perishable items. We are going slow with the perishables and would ask patience to our customers as we help the farmers (local and small, family owned) bring their bounty to our tables.

Why local, small & family owned? Well, we believe that is were everything needs to go back to. There is no need for a global company to bring food in from across the country and globe when the majority of our food stuffs can be made & grown locally. It is called regaining control of our food systems.

There are big, family owned farms - and by nature of being big do not need our help, and are usually (but not always) growing the 'common' crops that get exported out of the state. Now, that is important, but we have plenty of farm land to be able to supply more of our own food.

Product of the Month

2008-07-09T21:17:00.001-04:00

We left the Bug-Me-Not product up for another week! Here is a all-natural, non-toxic, no chemicals way to keep the bugs away from the kids and yourself. No need for the toxins!

Organicbythecase.com

Independence Day

2008-07-07T12:29:00.002-04:00

We hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day weekend - And we would like everyone to keep in mind that although the US is experiencing a rocky economic situation, that we are still the beacon of Democracy in the World.

In challenging the 'corporate' food industry, that admittedly has brought us cheap foodstuffs - but also recalled beef, spinach, salsa (first was tomatoes, no it was the jalapeno's), not to mention poisoned pet food and toys with lead paint; we are launching Harvest Michigan, that will feature products made in Michigan. We are working through the 'gray' area of products that are primarily produced in Michigan, but might be finished in another state.

The Harvest concept will also be rolled out across America in other states, tied to a common shopping cart so we can support local businesses and also find our favorite out-of-state products.

With sites like MadeinUSAForever.com 'handling' non-grocery items, the Harvest concept will primarily focus on non-perishable grocery items and perishable items when it makes sense.

Pure Bar

2008-07-04T09:32:00.002-04:00

Ok, I'll shamelessly promote a Michigan product today (since we're the only state in a true recession the last two years we need a little help!). But the Pure Bar doesn't need much help, it has great ingredients and great taste - so far the Blueberry flavor is my favorite.

Check out the other flavors!

Michigan Green Safe Products

2008-07-02T10:46:00.002-04:00

We are now carrying almost all of Michigan Green Safe Products, which are earth friendly and bio-degradable. All of us should be thinking about the plastic forks, knives, spoons, cups, covers, etc that we put into the ground - plant based products degrade much quicker and into a mass that isn't toxic.

Just a fun blog

2008-06-26T22:04:00.002-04:00

Last weekend we attended the 2nd Annual 'Burning of the Town' at Port Dover, Ontario, off of Lake Erie. The US Forces actually burned several mills in the area during the War of 1812, so some factual history we were able to re-enact. We belong to Brooks Detachment, US Marines, War of 1812. In the picture we (blue coats, center) are engaging the British in a minor fight. Nice town, good people.

Made in the USA

2008-06-25T16:41:00.002-04:00

I wanted to let everyone know about this site, Made In The USA Forever!

Bottom line is if We The People, start buying US made products, the major retailer companies will start offering them (again). Stop buying cheap (and some dangerous) foreign made products!

We have to regain control of not only our products and manufacturing, but also our food system. See Harvest Michigan, visit your local farmers market, demand local products!

Ask yourself; Do I know where my hamburger is from? Not just the store, but the farmer? Or your tomatoes?

We do. And you should too.

Aquiessence

2008-06-24T19:25:00.001-04:00

Oh, and I forgot to mention that Aquiessence, the maker of the Pure Pouch, is a Michigan company based out of Taylor. Let's help each other out!

Pure Pouch is on!

2008-06-23T12:38:00.002-04:00

Ok, Pure Pouch is here on Organicbythecase.com! We brought along a case of Pure Pouch this past week to Port Dover, Ont., where we participated in the 'burning' of the town, circa 1812. The family found the pouches very easy to use and carry, especially into 'battle'!

Here is where is starts.....

2008-06-18T21:33:00.003-04:00

I have a profound respect for 2nd Grade Teachers after experiencing my first season of coaching 2nd/3rd Grade Flag Football. We had 9 2nd Graders and 1 3rd Grader (Tim, who I give kudo's to for sticking it out with a bunch of 2nd Graders); Great bunch of boys wanting to win, but not quite having the skill/experience to get there, and always ready for the next play.

Organic By The Case provided ZBars, Twisted Fruit, and Honest Kids Drinks for practices and games at cost, providing the next generation with the Right Stuff!

If you are providing to youth groups, contact us at info@organicbythecase.com to discuss discounted products. We are here to help.

Bug-Me-Not

2008-06-18T11:09:00.003-04:00

You may or may not be concerned about spraying a chemical (DEET) on yourself or your kids, but here's an all natural product that you can use to keep the bugs away that you do not have to worry about at all. We like this brand, started using it this spring and not only does it work well, it has a nice aroma to it! Bug-Me-Not is our featured product for June, just in time for the mosquitoes! Great product from Creation Soap.

Harvest Michigan

2008-06-17T13:49:00.002-04:00

We are moving forward with Harvest Michigan, which will feature Michigan based products. Non-perishables to start and the plan is to offer perishable items as well. Click on Michigan Products for our listing on Organic By The Case!

University of Michigan Solar Car Team Drinks Zevia!

2008-06-16T12:55:00.002-04:00

We are proud sponsors of the University of Michigan Solar Car team. During the team's recent 'warm-up' race, we provided them with a number of organic and all-natural products, including Zevia, an all-natural soda that uses the Stevia leaf as the primary sweetner.

Celtic Sea Salt

2008-06-16T09:57:00.002-04:00

We shall shortly have Celtic Sea Salt available on Organic By The Case!

Celtic Sea Salt® is authentic, unprocessed whole salt from one of the most pristine coastal regions of France. Since 1976, Celtic Sea Salt® has been harvested by the paludiers (salt farmers) of Brittany using a farming method that preserves the purity and balance of ocean minerals.

Celtic Sea Salt® is doctor recommended, more nutritious than table salt, quality certified and has exquisite taste. Use Celtic Sea Salt® for all your cooking and seasoning needs to enrich the taste of your foods while adding vital nutrients to your diet.

New product

2008-06-12T21:42:00.004-04:00

We will be adding Pure Pouch, a 8 oz pouch of purified water for kids (and adults!), in 24 & 48 pouch cases. Easy to pack, easy to use and much better than the drinks loaded with sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup.

We also like Bug-Me-Not, an all natural bug repellent.

Organic Sugar

2008-06-11T00:33:00.002-04:00

Ok, so far one of our best sellers is the 25 lb bag of organic sugar from Florida Crystals. We are happy to be able to supply this product, in such large quantities, to our customers. Part of the experience is seeing what sells, so thanks for showing an interest in organic sugar!

Products that contain organic sugar!

Now Carrying Naturally Clean products

2008-06-10T10:14:00.003-04:00

If you have not tried the Naturally Clean product line from ChemFree Solutions, now you can at bulk prices! We are excited about carrying this line, not only because it is local Michigan company, but in the products usage of naturally occurring enzymes as the primary cleaning agents.

Naturally Clean on Organic By The Case

2008-06-09T18:20:00.003-04:00

This is our first blog, so bare with us! We will be posting short news articles as well as links to other information that we feel will benefit the Organic community.

If you have or see any great information, please forward to us and we will post it.

Right now we are going to prepare for the afternoon thunderstorms, not looking forward to them based on the ones that knocked out power to our home (and over 100,000 other Michiganders) yesterday. For those American's that have felt the power of Mother Nature over these past few days, we express our sympathies and you are in our prayers.