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Do You Love Bulk Foods?

LITTLE ROCK, AR, March 14, 2013 –

Do you love bulk? Here is your opportunity to love bulk foods and make a difference. In April, the Bulk is Green (BIG) Council has set up a website where viewers can sign a digital pledge to "Love Bulk Foods." To sign the digital pledge, visit: www.lovebulkfoods.com or you can learn more about this opportunity by viewing the following info graphic.

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About Trade Fixtures
Trade Fixtures was founded in the early 1980’s and is owned by IMI plc., a worldwide leader in point-of-purchase, shelf organization, and custom engineering solutions. Trade Fixtures manufactures award-winning bulk dispensing bins and fixture systems for supermarkets, independent retailers, and foodservice applications. Manufactured in the United States of America and sold in over 45 countries worldwide. Your success is our success!

About IMI plc
IMI is a dynamic, worldwide company delivering innovative engineering solutions to leading global customers in clearly defined niche markets. Its five businesses share a common goal - to convert their industry knowledge and market insight into customized, design-engineered solutions which create customer advantage and value. These include severe service valves, motion and fluid control systems, indoor climate controls, beverage dispense systems, and merchandising display systems for retail operations. Close customer relationships, strong positions in growing markets and clear differentiation through technological innovation or service are the defining characteristics of all IMI businesses.

Bulk Buying 101

LITTLE ROCK, AR, November 13, 2012 –

Vegetarian Times writer Jolia Sidona Allen recently gave her readers a week long bulk buying crash course in her daily Veg Daily blog. Topics included how to videos, best practices, and recipes using the bulk foods aisle of your local store and with the help of Heather Goldberg, and Jenny Engel, the Los Angeles based Spork Foods sisters kick the week off by giving viewers an exciting and informative introduction into buying bulk foods. Other topics included:

Day 1     VIDEO: Bulk Buying 101 with the Spork Foods sisters (Watch the Video)
Day 2     Gems of the Bulk Foods Aisle
Day 3     VIDEO: How to Store Bulk Bin Ingredients with the Spork Foods sisters
Day 4 5 Creative Reuse Ideas for Plastic Produce Bags
Day 5     VIDEO: How to make Creamy Vegan Pistachio Pesto over Brown Rice with the Spork Foods sisters
Day 6     Organic chef Ani Phyo’s Bulk-Friendly Fudge Brownies Recipe
Day 7     No Expiration Date, No Problem: Shelf-Life Recommendations for Bulk Ingredients

To learn more or check out other articles, visit Jolia's blog on Vegetarian Times at http://www.vegetariantimes.com/blog/day-1-bulk-buying-101-crash-course/ and there you can navigate to the next day at the bottom of each page.

Why I Love Bulk

LITTLE ROCK, AR, November 6, 2012 –

Chef Kirsten Helle from Washington state recently recorded a video during National Bulk Foods week which she posted on her YouTube channel to share with viewers on how she uses the bulk section at her local food retailer to purchase nearly 50% of her groceries, and while saving money. An acclaimed natural foods chef, and personal food consultant, Kirsten has lost over 100 pounds by changing her lifestyle, and is the inspiration behind a weekly natural foods menu planner where people can get fresh meal preparation ideas for their kitchen. She also writes a weekly blog interacting with others, exchanging recipes, and contributing to their well being.

To learn more about Kirsten and her remarkable story of transformation and how important bulk foods are to her, visit http://www.mesadevida.com/whyilovethebulkfooddepartment/

Earth Day 2012

LITTLE ROCK, AR, April 12, 2012 –

Scarce resources, higher prices, harm to the environment. Sound like recent headlines to you? For over 40 years, there have been people from all walks of life banding together to do what they can for the collective good of our planet.

If you have never participated, what would it look like if you took the opportunity to be eco-aware for just one day? What if that day you decided to make a long term commitment that would sustain environmental savings, reduce costs, and promote responsibility the next day, and for the days to come? You know an everyday is Earth Day kind of awareness?

On April 22, 2012, we encourage you to participate in some manner to reduce your impact upon our environment while creating an awareness within your circle of influence.

At Trade Fixtures, we are the world's leading supplier of bulk food retailing systems. These are the "pull the handle and dispense into a container" food merchandising systems often found in today's leading natural food, candy and coffee stores. Traditionally packaged foods feature containers half full of product, with colorful labeling, and premium prices. Our methodology for dispensing food ensures that the customer gets how much they want, and that they get what they pay for without associated waste at a lower cost.

If you are not familiar with buying food in self dispensing bins, then you are missing out on one of the easiest ways to benefit consumers, the environment, and your store. Reductions and savings can be found throughout the production and supply chain, and the benefits are huge.

To learn more, visit www.bulkisgreen.org