Tag: Farm Fresh Rhode Island
R.I.’s premier food trade show offers a taste of tomorrow
A who’s who of chefs, restaurateurs, grocers, wholesalers and distributors from all over the country were in Providence on April 23 to have a...
PR effort raising profile of local fish on menus
More Rhode Island restaurants and fish markets are taking part in an effort to promote fresh, locally caught seafood than three years ago, according...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island receives new van from Lions Club fundraising
PROVIDENCE – Farm Fresh Rhode Island became the beneficiary of a new refrigerated van donated to the food support organization by the Lions Club...
United Way of R.I. honors community champions
PROVIDENCE – Two individuals, a nonprofit coalition and a local financial institution were recently honored by United Way of Rhode Island Inc. during the...
In fermented veggies, a family heritage preserved
(Editor’s note: This is the 40th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Providence Flea seeks to preserve home by becoming developer of land...
Since 2013, a thin strip of land bordering the eastern shore of the Providence River has served as the seasonal home of the Providence...
Dining Out: Farm to van, then to table
When we think of “farm to table,” the term brings some pleasant images to mind. For me, the vision is one of a painting...
Point32Health Foundation awards $750K to food justice efforts in New England
CANTON, Mass. – Point32Health Inc. announced it will be granting a total of $750,000 through the Point32Health Foundation to 19 nonprofit emergency food response...
Building a venture in pop-up matchmaking
PBN 2023 Business Women Awards
ACHIEVEMENT HONOREE: Jo Lee | PopUp Rhody founder
DURING THE EARLY PART of her career in the technology sector, Jo...
Farm Fresh R.I. receives $812K in food stamps support
PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island initiave to increase access to locally sourced food for lower income residents has received $812,000 in federal funding.
The initiative,...