Harvesting Good Blog
Shake Up Your Thanksgiving
Shake Up Your Thanksgiving: Be Daring and Bring an Unconventional Side Dish Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition filled with cherished recipes passed down through generations. But who says you can’t shake things up a bit? This year, why not dare to be different and add a twist to your holiday gathering? With frozen Harvesting Good…
November’s Green Superstar
November’s Green Superstar: Let’s Talk Brassicas! 🌱 Melissa Motejunas, Director of Sales and Marketing As the leaves turn and harvest season wraps up, there’s still one superhero veggie we can’t overlook: broccoli! In honor of Maine’s Harvest of the Month, the brassica family is taking the spotlight this November. Brassicas include everything from kale to…
National Broccoli Day (Oct. 1)
Celebrate Our Favorite Veggie with Us: National Broccoli Day (October 1) We believe in celebrating our favorite vegetable every day, but October 1 is extra special. Why? Because it’s National Broccoli Day!! Today’s all about celebrating this vibrant, nutritious, and versatile veggie that has found its way into so many hearts and kitchens over the…
School Meals, John Oliver, and How We Can Make a Difference Together
School Meals, John Oliver, and How We Can Make a Difference Together Melissa Motejunas, director of sales and marketing Hey friends! Did you catch John Oliver’s recent Last Week Tonight episode on school meals? If not, you’ve gotta check it out—it’s funny, insightful, and, honestly, hits on some fundamental issues. Oliver called out how underfunded…
Celebrate National Farm-to-School Month with Harvesting Good!
Celebrate National Farm-to-School Month with Harvesting Good! Melissa Motejunas, director of sales and marketing Hey friends! It’s October, and we’ve got two reasons to celebrate! Not only is it National Farm to School Month, but October 1st is National Broccoli Day—basically a holiday made for us at Harvesting Good. We’re raising our broccoli florets high…
Boston Public Schools: A Local Procurement Success Story!
Boston Public Schools: A Local Procurement Success Story! Melissa Motejunas, director of sales and marketing Hey friends! Boston Public Schools (BPS) is a shining example of how local food sourcing can positively impact both schools and communities. By partnering with Harvesting Good, BPS has successfully integrated locally sourced frozen broccoli florets into its year-round meal…
Serving Up Quality with a Local Twist
Back to School: Serving up quality with a local twist! As we dive into the new school year, it’s all about bringing the best to our students’ plates! We’re on a mission to make every meal in our cafeterias a tasty, nutritious celebration. And what better way to do that than by embracing local procurement…
Back to School with Broccoli
Back to School with Broccoli: Nutritious Lunchbox Ideas for Kids As the new school year kicks off, parents everywhere are gearing up for the daily challenge of packing healthy and appetizing lunches their kids will actually eat. Broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. It looks like a tree (who doesn’t love that?!) and is packed with…
Save Time and Eat Healthy
Save Time and Eat Healthy: How Frozen Produce Transforms Meals We understand that juggling family life can sometimes be challenging. Between work, school, and extracurricular activities, finding time to prepare nutritious meals is hard. That’s where frozen produce comes in – especially our nutrient-rich frozen broccoli. It is convenient, versatile, and just as healthy as…
Setting Sail
Setting Sail for K-12 Nourishment Let’s navigate the local food procurement waters with a compass set towards our K-12 treasure islands. Ready your maps and spyglasses—we’re setting sail to bring local bounty to our schools’ doorsteps! Our journey focuses on the bountiful lands of New England, rich in local produce and community spirit, aiming to…
