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In the News
January 31, 2012
Some of you may be hearing about chemicals the FDA has found in shipments of orange juice imported from outside of the United States. If not, we encourage you to read this article from ABC News:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/fda-detains-oj-imports-finding-fungicide-15456788#.TyM2PQqXBWs.email
We find this extremely disturbing. We don’t think you should be worried about what is in your orange juice! Every morning at Fresh Madison Market, we squeeze cartons of oranges shipped to us from Florida or California to offer you fresh squeezed orange juice. Nothing else goes in our juice. We hope you will try it.
New Year, New Products!
January 5, 2012
With the new year comes new changes to our inventory and store! Check out the new products we have added and some changes we have made…
Due to numerous customer requests, we have added salted, shelled pistachios and roasted and salted macadamia nuts to our bulk section.
We have 17 bulks bins full of delicious Steep & Brew Coffee as well as 24 different flavors already prepackaged. We also carry this great coffee in single serve packages. And, don’t forget that you can grab a fresh cup of already brewed Steep & Brew coffee at our bakery!
Our January Wrap of the Month is the Grilled Sonoran Vegetarian Wrap – a mixture of rice, pinto beans, mango, green onion, & cheese with a little smokey chipotle heat rolled in a soft, tender wrap. It’s in our Grab ‘n Go cooler next to the deli for only $3.99.
Look for changes on our Hot Buffet bar beginning Monday, January 9!
Although not new to the store, our pita bread selection is in a new spot – conveniently located by our hummus!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 2, 2012
We wish you a happy and healthy 2012! Thank you for all of your support in 2011 and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
NOW OPEN!!
December 10, 2011
Our second floor event room is NOW OPEN! We are so excited to share the space with everyone. This room boasts a fully-equipped chef’s kitchen, free wi-fi, audio/video equipment and seating for up to 40 people. Overlooking downtown Madison, this space will be perfect for working meetings, baby/bridal showers, birthday parties, sporting event viewing parties, graduation parties, study groups, and so much more!
We will waive the rental fee of this room when you cater your event with us. We are able to serve wine and beer after work hours only.
We invite you to come and take a look. Check out our pictures under the “Event Room” tab on our website. (You can find it under the OUR STORE tab on our home page). If you want to check availability, please call Kristie or Kim at 287-0000.
OUR NEW EVENT ROOM
November 28, 2011
Our new, 2nd floor event room is almost complete! Perfect for small holiday parties, offsite business meetings, or any upcoming event you have, this room provides the perfect atmosphere overlooking downtown Madison. The room is equipped with Wi-Fi, audio/visual equipment and has a state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen. It comfortably seats up to 40 people.
When you cater your event with us, we’ll waive the rental fee! Beer and wine is also available and can be served in this room. Call Kristie at 608-287-0000 to check availability. She can also help you create the perfect menu for your upcoming event. We are looking forward to helping make your event a huge success!
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 23, 2011
Our store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We will reopen for regular business hours on Friday at 6 a.m. Please stop in on Saturday, November 26 as we celebrate Small Business Saturday sponsored by American Express. We will be handing out free wineglasses to the first 50 people who spend $25 in the store and pay with their American Express card! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The Debut of the “Freshmobile”
November 17, 2011
On Thursday, November 17, Fresh Madison Market, in partnership with Meriter Health Services and Physicians Plus, will unveil plans for the “Freshmobile” at the Healthy Living Summit at the Monona Terrace. A mobile grocery store on wheels, the “Freshmobile” will be stocked with healthy food choices including fresh produce and other grocery items. It will travel throughout the Dane County area serving underprivileged neighborhoods that do not have access to fresh food or a supermarket within walking distance, also known as “food deserts.”
The inside of the 34 foot “Freshmobile” trailer will be set up like a mini grocery store. Shelves will be stocked with essential grocery fare including dairy and boxed grocery items and a huge selection of fresh fruits and vegetables – over 200 items in all. Equipped with refrigeration to maintain proper temperatures regardless of weather, the trailer will also have an on-board generator and its own water supply.
Bringing healthy food choices to lower income neighborhoods has been a goal of Fresh Madison Market’s store owner, Jeff Maurer, for some time. His work with the local Boys and Girls Club, as well as the Allied Neighborhood Association, highlighted the poor nutritional options in these neighborhoods. He saw kids coming into the club and devouring the fruit he would bring. He knew that he wanted to help offer more healthy nutritional choices to these kids and families.
In response, Maurer began taking steps to help these neighborhoods that are literally in a food desert. Earlier this year, the Public Health Madison and Dane County department recognized his efforts by awarding him with a public health award. The “Freshmobile” seemed like the next step in helping these neighborhoods gain access to healthy food alternatives.
“I am involved in various organizations that help low-income neighborhoods in and around Madison.” Maurer said. “The thing that really concerns me is that there are a lot of fast food choices in these areas but really none that offer fresh produce and vegetables. I want to change that with the Freshmobile and bring healthy choices to these communities in a convenient and affordable way.”
Maurer began to research the concept of the “Freshmobile” by studying similar initiatives in various U.S. cities. He also met with neighborhood leaders, the mayor’s office in Madison and leaders from the Dane County Executive office. He was pleased when his idea was met with their full support. He approached Meriter and Physicians Plus hoping for a partner on his endeavor and they, too, embraced the idea. Both organizations have a demonstrated history of addressing health needs in the community and recognize that access to healthy food choices is a barrier to health for many in our area.
Although Meriter and Physicians Plus have come on board as full-fledged partners, Maurer is hoping that more businesses will help support the “Freshmobile” through monetary donations. Because this part of the company is set up as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations and grants are still being sought to help the “Freshmobile” come to fruition.
“We are so thankful that Meriter and Physicians Plus saw the benefit of the Freshmobile and have chosen to partner with us. They have helped to get the ball rolling on this great initiative.” Maurer said. “However, we are still in need of many more businesses and individuals to come on board and help out. The people in these neighborhoods need healthy food options and I’m hoping we can come together as a community to bring those choices to them.”
If the necessary funding can be secured, the trailer will be on the road in late February, 2012. Plans are to take the trailer to a minimum of four locations per week with more to follow.
The Healthy Living Summit, facilitated by the YMCA, will be held on Thursday, November 17 at the Monona Terrace. The summit will bring together community leaders, health care professionals and area business leaders to discuss ideas to improve the lives of people in Dane County.
The Construction Continues…
October 28, 2011
The construction on our new “event room” on the second floor continues. This week, all of the metal studs were put up defining each room. Drywall on the outside of the room is complete and doorways into the space have been framed out. Inside, the frame of the office, kitchen and event room, are taking shape. We are in the process of ordering the blinds for the windows as well as the other furnishings that will make up the room. We are still on track for an early December opening. Check out the pictures of the room as it looks today.
This Friday, we will be at Kids Day at the Kohl Center. Bring the kids to our booth and have them decorate their own cupcake! We’ll also be handing out animal balloons! Come on down…it’s from 12-2 and sure to be a good time!
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
We’re Expanding!
September 28, 2011
This week marks the construction kickoff of our second floor space! We are taking 2,000 square feet of unused space and making into a fully functional meeting room that will be available for business meetings, parties, company functions, cooking classes and more!
The room will be equipped with a chef’s kitchen, state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment, have Wi-Fi accessibility, and seating for up to 40 people. Food, wine and beer (after work hours only) will be available for purchase to supplement any meeting or party. Overlooking the UW campus, the room will be available to the public for rent in early December.
Here is the room prior to construction beginning this week:
Track the room’s progress each week via our emails and in our blog!
NAME OUR ROOM CONTEST
Help us name our meeting space! Just go to our Facebook page and write your idea on our wall. We’re looking for something catchy and fun that sums up our room!
If your name is chosen and we use it, you’ll win a party for you and 20 of your closest friends in our new room!! We’ll also supply the food and beverages! (alcohol will be served only to those 21 years and older.)
Get your thinking caps on and head over to our Facebook page. We can’t wait to see your ideas!
A HUGE MILESTONE!
Today, we had our 1,000th download of our True Local mobile app! Thanks to all of you who have downloaded the app and are supporting our local economy.
For those of you who have not downloaded it yet, check it out here and download it today!
AN INTRODUCTION
We’d like to introduce our new Executive Chef, Andy Nighbor! He comes to us with years of 5-Diamond resort experience and was our sous chef for a short while. Read his full bio on our website under Our Staff!
Introducing HALAL MEAT!
September 15, 2011
| NOW AVAILABLE – Halal Meat from Black Earth Meats in Black Earth, WI located in our frozen meat case. If you are looking for something we do not currently have available or just have a question, ask for Alex, our Meat and Seafood Manager. He’ll be able to help you out! |
| Come in the store this FRIDAY, September 16 from 4p-6p for FREE samples of beer from New Belgium Brewing! If you haven’t tried their beers, you don’t know what you’re missing! (Bring ID).
We still have our Picnic Baskets available! The weather is supposed to be great this weekend so make sure to order one today! Go to the Catering Button on our website to find the order form. |
