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Welcome to a Fresh Start!
Fresh Start is a staunch supporter of the organic movement. We fully believe in the importance of good health, fair trade and environmental conservation.
Good health is hard to come by in a world riddled with new developments that include harmful, toxic chemicals. Lots of chemicals are used in the production of food and personal care products and, unknown to all consumers, these chemicals often contribute to the development of chronic diseases and conditions. Fresh Start understands how important it is for consumers to purchase food that is healthy and delicious.
Fair trade should be the modus operandi of all agricultural farms and businesses everywhere; however, this is often not the case. Small farmers often receive unjust compensation and are forced to go into debt or live simply. Fresh Start believes in equality and fairness and demonstrates this through our devotion to ensuring that farmers get their rightful due.
Environmental conservation has recently become an important issue, with more and more people realizing that we should take care of our world. We only have one world and it’s a world that we’re passing down onto the future generations. If we don’t take care of it, we’re going to lose the resources, beauty and variety that the world offers us today. Fresh Start supports this movement to take care of the environment, moving to protect the environment and the wildlife, by returning to the natural, chemical-free methods of farming. Fresh Start also wants to serve as an advocate for the importance of joining the movement to save the environment.
WHO WE ARE:
Fresh Start Organics is a privately owned company, founded in 2005 by Ramon and Francine Uy. The beginnings of the company can be traced back to the production of organic fertilizers.
Today, Fresh Start has grown into a business whose expanded product range includes not only certified organic fertilizers, but also fresh organic produce, organic rice, organic coffee, organic free range chickens that are all also certified organic by NICERT. Other addition to Fresh Start's product lines are the Healthy Pantries and Natural personal care products .
Fresh Start Organics continues to expand while maintaining the company vision of being a vibrant eco-enterprise that implements ecologically, socially and economically sound practices in organic agriculture. As a staunch supporter of the organic movement, Fresh Start fully believes in the importance of good health, fair trade and environmental conservation.
OUR COMMITMENT
As a company, Fresh Start Organics is committed to the following beliefs:
• Fresh Start is committed to bringing you organically grown food of the best quality straight from our farms to our food stores to your homes.
• Fresh Start is committed to improving the lives of small farmers through fair trade as part of our social responsibility.
• Fresh Start is committed to the preservation of the environment through organic agriculture, as well as the education of consumers.
Fresh Start is committed to developing a sustainable and secure agricultural food system.
OUR PRODUCTS:
1.) FRESH START ORGANICS SALAD GREENS
There's nothing quite like the sight of a beautifully tossed and prepared salad made from the freshest of ingredients. When choosing lettuce, you should always go for the heads that have rich color and crisp, fresh-looking leaves – just as Fresh Start has to offer.
Fresh Start's certified organic salad greens are its food specialty, offering many healthy benefits alongside its crisp, delicious flavors. Our salad greens possess Vitamin A, folate, soluble fiber and other nutrients. These greens, when combined with our delicious fruit and vegetable selection, are definitely a delight to the taste buds.
All the Fresh Start salad greens are grown at the Fresh Start Organic Farm in Hacienda Maquina, Silay. They're delivered to the store straightaway after harvest so you can be assured that what you're eating is all natural and fresh from the field.
• No Chemicals! No Pesticides! No Preservatives!
• Certified Organic by NICERT
• Harvested Fresh from the Farm
Available in 250g Resealable bag
Fresh Start employs the use of re-sealable bags so that you can enjoy your salad greens for a longer period of time. These bags are made of PE plastic, which is safe to refrigerate. As a general rule, lettuce should be refrigerated at all times and washed thoroughly before served.
Fresh Start is proud to offer the following certified organic varieties of salad greens:
• Romaine Lettuce – This variety is flavorful, crunchy and is the common variety used in Caesar salads.
• Iceberg Lettuce – Also known as crisphead for its crispiness, it has a long refrigerator life and a pleasing crunchy texture.
• Curly Green Lettuce – Also known as green ice lettuce, it is the most popular type of loose-leaf lettuce. With a crisp texture, sweet taste and glossy, fringed leaves, it's used in most gourmet salads.
• Batavia Lettuce – Bearing similarities to iceberg lettuce, it's also known as summer crisp for its crunchy texture and moderately dense head.
• Lollo Rosa Lettuce – This variety is a mild tender lettuce with red ruffled edges.
• Red Rapids Lettuce – With its rumpled maroon and light green leaves, this loose-leaf variety can be used to make a delicious salad or a beautiful garnish.
• Arugula – Its peppery, slightly bitter flavor is an ideal contrast for mixing with the milder greens. • Mix Lettuce - This variety is a delicious blend of Romaine, Lollo Rosa and Curly Green lettuce.
2.) ORGANIC CULINARY HERBS & SPICES
Give your dishes the dash of flavor they need, the healthy way!
All our delicious certified organic herbs and spices are grown without the use of toxic chemicals, leaving them both healthy and tasty. Plus, the herbs arrive fresh from the farm every day. This is a healthier alternative to add flavor, color and aroma to any of your culinary creations.
• No Chemicals! No Pesticides! No Preservatives!
• Certified Organic
• Freshly cut
To add a little zing to your recipes, we offer:
a.)Basil - "king of herbs"; spicy aroma and flavor
b.)Coriander- distinctive, pungent, earthy taste
c.)Dill- calming effect; used to fight stomach pains and insomnia
d.)Hot Sili (Kutitot)
e.)Lavender
f.) Lemon Balm
g.) Mint - strong and sweet with cooling aftertaste
h.)Onion Leaves(Sibuyas Dahon)
i.) Oregano - pungent odor and flavor
j.) Paitan (Sili Labuyo)
k.) Parsley - light, fresh scent and flavor; high chlorophyll content
l.) Rosemary - tea-like aroma and piney flavor; antimicrobial
m.) Stevia - sweet but diabetic-friendly – helps improve insulin production and reduce the risk of hypertension
n.) Tarragon
0.)Thyme
p.)Turmeric
Each of our herbs is offered in three ways: Fresh (placed in re-sealable bags), Dried (powdered) and in Garden Polybags. Fresh Start encourages the purchase, however, of the fresh herbs – it is a fact that one teaspoon of dried herbs is equivalent to one tablespoon of fresh herbs in nutritive value.
3.)ORGANIC FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Fresh Start's produce is grown organically in rich, fertile soil, so you can be assured that it's natural, healthy, tasty and safe. With our certified organic fruits and vegetables, you're choosing the healthy, tasty option.
We have a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including native varieties only found in the Philippines
• No Chemicals! No Pesticides! No Preservatives!
• Certified Organic by NICERT
FRUITS:
• Avocado
• Banana (Lakatan, Sab-a/Cadiznon, Turdan, Cardava)
• Calamansi
• Coconut
• Guyabano (Soursop)
• Lemon (Green/Yellow
• Papaya
• Pineapple
• Rambutan
• Watermelon
VEGETABLES:
• Bell Pepper
• Bitter Gourd (Ampalaya)
• Carrots
• Cassava (Kamoteng Kahoy)
• Cucumber (Pipino)
• Eggplant (Talong)
• Ginger (Luy-a)
• Kalubay (Upo)
• Monggo (Green/Yellow)
• Okra
• Patola (Luffa)
• Pechay
• Potato (Patatas)
• Radish (Rabanos)
• Red Beans
• Sayote
• Sitao/Balatong
• Squash
• Sweet Potato (Camote)
• Tomato
4.)FRESH START ORGANICS COLORED RICE VARIETIES
Fresh Start offers its own varieties of colored rice, cultivated using sustainable organic farming practices that don’t involve harmful chemicals, pesticides or fertilizer. In other words, Fresh Start aims to protect the environment by using natural and environment-friendly methods in cultivating colored rice varieties.
It is also important to note that going organic tends to increase the yield significantly after some long-term use.
It is also a known fact that taste and aroma of Fresh Start certified organic colored rice varieties tends to be distinctive from the conventional, and is usually voted as tastier.
No Chemicals! No Pesticides! No Preservatives!
Heirloom varieties
Fair trade (Grown by Small Farmers)
Certified Organic
a.) White Rice – Aromatic
As the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, rice has earned its reputation as the ‘grain of life’. In the Philippines, it’s a diet staple. Everyone, young and old, enjoys this as part of daily meals or in the form of various Filipino delicacies.
That’s why we are committed to providing you with our organic rice, grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and GMOs.
Enjoy this sweetly scented, delicious variety – it’s the perfect addition to every meal.
White rice is the most common variety because it does not overpower other dishes; it complements them
Aromatic Heirloom Variety
Serves as a good “filler” dish
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Good source of proteins, phosphorus, and iron
Provides calories for energy
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
b.)Brown Rice: Whole Grain
Brown/red rice is unpolished whole grain, milled to remove the hull from the kernel but retain the rice bran layer and the germ. This gives it a nutty flavor and a chewy texture.
This variety also has a lower glycemic index; it’s also more nutritious because the bran is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
Next common variety after white rice
Bran remains on grain giving it its “brown” color
Unpolished whole grain rice, which retains nutrients
Rich flavor and taste that is different from white rice
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Loaded with Vitamins B1, B3, B6 and rich in manganese, iron, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and thiamine
Rich in fiber and essential oils which help prevent gastrointestinal and heart diseases
Lower risk for diabetes
Reduces severity of asthma attacks
Raises blood level of nitric oxide
Helps prevent gallstones
Good antioxidant
Rich in carbohydrates, which helps in weight control
c.)Black Rice: Forbidden Rice
Forbidden many, many years ago, this was the rice of emperors in Ancient China. But it’s not so forbidden today and we are proud to include it as one of our special rice varieties.
Organic black rice is an heirloom variety rich in dietary fiber, iron, zinc and antioxidants. Aside from its many health benefits, it also has an interesting sweet, nutty flavor.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
Also known as “forbidden rice” because in the earlier eras of Chinese and Japanese history, only the emperors could eat this kind
Has a deep, nutty taste
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Rich in nutrients like Vitamin B, Niacin, Vitamin E, calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc and fiber
Reduces risk for cardiovascular disease
Decreases risk of cancer and presence of free radicals
Promotes stronger bones
Increases red blood cell formation
Reduces effects of menopause
Slows down aging process
d.)Fresh Start Red Organic Rice
Fresh Start offers its own varieties of colored rice, cultivated using sustainable organic farming practices that don’t involve harmful chemicals, pesticides or fertilizer. In other words, Fresh Start aims to protect the environment by using natural and environment-friendly methods in cultivating colored rice varieties.
It is also important to note that going organic tends to increase the yield significantly after some long-term use.
It is also a known fact that taste and aroma of Fresh Start certified organic colored rice varieties tends to be distinctive from the conventional, and is usually voted as tastier.
No Chemicals! No Pesticides! No Preservatives!
Heirloom varieties
Available in Whole Grains
Fair trade (Grown by Small Farmers)
Certified Organic
Red Rice: Heirloom Variety
This native rice is something special – a rice variety with a story.
As an heirloom variety, this rice has been passed on from one generation to the next. Farmers make it a point to save seeds for future planting or for sharing with their fellow farmers. Here in the Philippines, this variety is cultivated in the healthy, fertile soils of the mountainous regions of Negros Island.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
• “Heirloom” means that this particular type is passed on from one generation to the next. Seeds are saved by farmers for future planting or distribution to other farmers.
• Native variety
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Counters histamine, helping asthma and allergy sufferers
Modulates hormone levels in bone-building and metabolism
Prevents fat production in muscles
Helps lower blood pressure
Protects liver and detoxifies tissues from heavy metals
Helps control diabetes
Strengthens the immune system
Red Rice: Whole Grain
This Heirloom red rice is unpolished whole grain, milled to remove the hull from the kernel but retain the rice bran layer and the germ. This gives it a nutty flavor and a chewy texture.
This variety also has a lower glycemic index; it’s also more nutritious because the bran is rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber.
This variety is grown by small farmers committed to good health, quality foods, ethical fair trade and eco-friendly sustainable farming practices.
Unpolished Red Heirloom Rice
Bran remains on grain giving it its “dark red” color
Whole grain rice, which retains nutrients
Rich flavor and taste that is different from polished red rice
HEALTH BENEFITS (as studies have shown)
Loaded with Vitamins B1, B3, B6 and rich in manganese, iron, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and thiamine
Rich in fiber and essential oils which help prevent gastrointestinal and heart diseases
Lower risk for diabetes
Reduces severity of asthma attacks
Raises blood level of nitric oxide
Helps prevent gallstones
Good antioxidant
Rich in carbohydrates, which helps in weight control
5.) ORGANIC COFFEE
Coffee is one of the agricultural products that are in demand in our fast paced world. Although studies are still being done about its potential health benefits, some that have been discovered include: a decreased risk of Parkinson's disease, colon cancer, and gallstones, acting as a mood booster, helping with asthma and headaches and allowing you to be more alert. This is not to say that we should consume excessive amounts of coffee. As they say, good things should be taken in moderation and coffee is no different.
Fresh Start Organic Coffee Blends
Fresh Start coffee is made from coffee trees planted by various mountain communities in the remaining forested areas of Negros Occidental, including Sag-ang in La Castellana and Yubo in La Carlota. The production process follows NISARDS protocol for quality control, assuring you that it is grown naturally. Our varieties are certified organic by NICERT, with a production process traceable from coffee to cup. We grow our coffee trees organically, without using chemicals or pesticides. This ensures the growth of biodiversity and healthy soils. Because we promote "shade-grown" coffee trees (see box below), we are also supporting the increase of forest covers and protect our water shed areas.
6.) CERTIFIED ORGANIC FREE-RANGE CHICKEN AND EGGS
Free-range products are derived from conventional livestock that is allowed to roam freely in certain open areas for part of their day. The certified free-range chickens we breed at Fresh Start are raised without using antibiotics, growth hormones or GMO. Instead, they are raised on a diet of organic fruits and vegetables produced on our own farm.
Fresh Start offers Darag chickens. This type of chicken, when cooked, contains less fat, more protein, more potassium and more unsaturated fatty acid. According to a study by FNRI-DOST (Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology), consumer-type panelists rated this meat, cooked as tinola, as something they "like very much" in terms of flavor and general acceptability.
Apart from the chickens themselves, their eggs are also higher in Omega-6, a fatty acid the human body needs for growth, development and brain functions.
7.) HEALTHY PANTRY
These additional offerings come from various local entrepreneurs and would be a great addition to any healthy pantry. Each local product is made using natural, organic, or healthier ingredients that are free from toxic food additives like artificial sweeteners, preservatives, colorings, flavorings and other chemicals used in conventional
Our Healthy pantry section is basically a healthier alternative to products usually found in Groceries and supermarkets.
Each local product or delicacy is checked and evaluated carefully by fresh start organics to ensure that it conforms with the company's standards and commitments.
CONTACT DETAILS
Address : Hacienda Maquina, Silay, Negros Occidental
Tel : 0917 300 2446
Email : freshstartorganic@yahoo.com
Website : www.freshstartorganic.com
organic salad greens, organic herbs and spices, organic fruits, organic vegetables, organic coffee, organic rice, organic poultry, organic pantries
Food Producer Details
Producer Name : FRESH START ORGANICS
Country : Philippines
Region : Visayas - Philippines
Town : Silay
Category : Organic Products
Food Product Submitted By
Name : Juvy Alviar
Town : Manila City
Region : whole Philippines
Country : Philippines
Tel : 09155936070
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