Did you know?

August is also related to the word "auger", a hole digging tool, because farmers dug for next season at this time every year.

Did you know?

August used to be called Sextilis which means six in Latin, because in ancient Rome, August was the sixth month of the year. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, August became the eighth month of the year and was renamed in honor of Augustus Caesar.

Award winning Thai Beef Salad

Mana Foods' Chef Ann Gale's award winning Thai Beef Salad recipe:
6 New York steaks,     1 medium red onion,     1 basket Hana Fresh cherry tomatoes,     3 stalks of Maui lemongrass,     ½ bunch locally grown cilantro,       2 Tbsp fish sauce,    2 Maui limes,      1 Tbsp red chili flakes (more to taste if you like),    4-6 Tbsp olive oil,    lettuce for garnish,    slice of red bell pepper for garnish.
 Sear 6 NY steaks with 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil. Slice thinly and set aside. Chop cilantro and lemongrass, mix with fish sauce, red chili flakes, juice of two limes, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Thinly slice the red onion and cherry tomatoes. Toss with herb mixture. Add steak. Serve on a bed of lettuce and garnish with a slice of red pepper. Serves 6-8 people.

Did you know?

That Mana Foods uses BPA Free receipt paper? Recently a customer asked if we did, so I thought you might like to know too!
 More information about the "Synthetic estrogen BPA coats cash register receipts" report from the Environmental Working Group can be found here.

Did you know?

Mana Foods is now using compostable/biodegradable trays in the meat department. These environmentally friendly trays are made from 100% wheat stalk that has been certified Gluten Free and is organic and GMO free. They are chemical and bleach free. Home composting time 2-4 months.

Tonight! Fourth Friday in Paia: 5-9pm

Check out Aloha Coffee Roasters on Friday, August 24th from 5-8:30. They will sampling their Maui Cold Press Espresso inside Mana Foods, 49 Baldwin Avenue, during Paia's Fourth Friday celebration.

$498.15 rasied for Women Helping Women!

Mahalo Mana  shoppers! You donated your bag credits to raise $498.15 for Women Helping Women. The mission of Women Helping Women is to end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention; and to offer safety, support and empowerment to women and children, victims of domestic violence. To learn more visit their website.

Mana Foods at UHMC Health Fair

Mana's keiki helpers at UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House on Saturday, August 11th. Thank you to our sponsors: Amy and Brian's, C2O, Cleanwell, Vega, Jason and our very own produce department.

Mana Foods at UHMC Health Fair

The Mana crew: Christina, Lisa, Marie and our keiki helpers at the UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House on Saturday, August 11th.

Love Paia! Fourth Friday 8/24: 5-9pm

Check out Aloha Coffee Roasters on Friday, August 24th from 5-8:30. They will sampling their Maui Cold Press Espresso inside Mana Foods, 49 Baldwin Avenue, during Paia's Fourth Friday celebration.

Mana Foods at the UHMC Health Fair

Mana Foods had a table at the UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House on Saturday, August 11th. Thank you to our sponsors: Amy and Brian's, C2O, Cleanwell, Vega, Jason and our very own produce department.

Mana Foods at the UHMC Health Fair

On Saturday, August 11th, Lisa and Marie ran a 5k run-n-walk at the UHMC Health Fair 

$371 donated to Carden Academy

Mahalo Mana shoppers! In June, you donated your bag credits to raise a total of $371.00 for Carden Academy

Rainforest Butterfly, Costa Rica

Iguana! Costa Rica

Vanilla Orchid, Costa Rica

Corridor Reforestation Project, Costa Rica

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We planted 50 trees that day. This was, by far, one of my favorite experiences in Costa Rica.

Reforestation 1 little tree at a time.

Christina and Tara also planted tress as part of Luna Nueva's ongoing efforts with the Corridor Reforestation Project. In an effort to encourage the large mammals such as the jaguar and puma to return to healthy numbers in our forest, we have begun a project building biological corridors. Species which require a large area of forest to live and hunt happily can increase in numbers when they are not confined to a single area or altitude. Due to invasive human intervention much of their natural habitat has been divided.
Buy planting trees, Tara and Christina helped reach the goal of connecting the 50 hectares of Luna Nueva's rain forest with the 22,500 hectares of The Children's Eternal Rain Forest. We hope that by planting trees that extend sections of the rain forest, Luna Nueva can create protected corridors, enabling wildlife to travel through much larger areas.

Today! UHMC Wellness Center Open House & 5k run

Join Christina, from Mana Foods at the UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House this Saturday, August 11th, 7am until 12 noon,. She will be handing out samples and be available to provide information about Mana Foods and the services we offer. For more information about the event, click here. Marie and Lisa are running the 5k and handing out samples of coconut water afterwards.

Costa Rica Sacred Seeds Program,

Steven and Rafa. Rafa is the coordinator of the Sacred Seeds Program, and is one of the most renowned ethnobotanists in Costa Rica.

Organic Ginger in Costa Rica

Steven Farrell, founder and president of Luna Nueva. In 1994 New Chapter asked Steven to grow organic ginger for them- the operation started out with just a few workers and has evolved into an eco-lodge, preservation and research center.

Mana Foods to be at UHMC Wellness Affair

Join Christina, from Mana Foods at the UH Maui College Wellness Center Open House this Saturday, August 11th, 7am until 12 noon,. She will be handing out samples and be available to provide information about Mana Foods and the services we offer. For more information about the event, click here

Marie and Lisa are running the 5k and handing out samples of coconut water afterwards. If you would like an application to register for the 5k, click here

Sacred Seed Sanctuary, Costa Rica

During their stay, Tara and Christina toured the Sacred Seeds Sanctuary, Luna Nueva' s dynamic collection of over 300 tropical medicinal plants. This sanctuary protects and celebrates not only biological diversity in Costa Rica and the tropics, but also the diversity of cultural knowledge related to these plants worldwide. In a world where 50 to 200 species become extinct every day due to deforestation, over harvesting, or other human activity, the sanctuary aims to preserve the genetic material and cultural use of these plants.

Mana goes to Costa Rica

50 ft watchtower...great for viewing the 200+ species of birds at Luna Nueva

The Vitamin Gals Costa Rica trip!

Earlier this year, New Chapter gifted Mana Foods managers Christina and Tara with a trip to Finca Luna Nueva Lodge and certified organic biodynamic farm in Costa Rica. This is where the majority of the Ginger used in New Chapter supplements are grown.

Gluten freedom: Elena’s Honey Muffins

3 eggs,    2 Tbs melted butter or coconut oil,     2 Tbs milk or non-dairy substitute,    3 Tbs honey,    ¼ tsp salt,    ½ tsp vanilla extract,    ¼ cup sifted coconut flour,    ¼ teaspoon baking powder,    Blend together eggs, butter or coconut oil, milk, honey, salt and vanilla. Combine coconut flour with baking powder and thoroughly mix until smooth. Pour batter into greased muffin cups. Bake at 400F for 15 minutes. Makes 6 muffins.