2011 VegFest Exhibitors
Commercial Exhibitors and Product Samplers
Al Amir Authentic Lebanese Restaurant, Caterer and Food Packager specializes in all natural, vegan hummus, baba ghanooj, and simply fresh garlic. A family operated business for over 22 years proves that our products surpass any other because they are made with the freshest local ingredients. www.alamirportland.com
Amy's Kitchen is a family run business deeply committed to producing great tasting organic, vegetarian meals. Amy's produces nearly 200 frozen and grocery items for busy people who want delicious, prepared meals made without preservatives, GMOs or anything artificial. Check out our website to learn more about us and the food we make: www.amyskitchen.com
Back to the Roots makes a grow-it-at-home oyster mushroom kit that grows in 100% recycled coffee grounds. Just place in your windowsill, mist twice a day and you get your first harvest of mushrooms in as little as 10 days. Sustainable, family-friendly, fun and delicious! www.backtotheroots.com
Beanfields is a family owned, values-based company and we're all about beans! We believe beans are good for our families, good for our farmers and good for our planet. Our award winning CORN FREE, BEAN & RICE TORTILLA CHIPS are farmed and made in the USA, are Non GMO verified, full of fiber and are a complete protein. We also make sure they are dairy free, gluten free and quite possibly the world's tastiest chips! www.beanfieldssnacks.com
The Better Bean Company offers the only fresh, refrigerated alternative to canned beans. Our Refried Red Beans, Refried Black Beans, Cuban Black Beans and new Three Sisters Chili are sold in tubs, like fresh salsa. Our beans are vegan, gluten and soy free, all natural and produced in Wilsonville with NW ingredients. www.betterbeanco.com
Blossom Vinegars bold, beautiful, pure fruit vinegars capture the vibrant experience Oregon's finest, freshest whole fruits made into true unadulterated vinegar. Taste the astonishing difference! Blossom Vinegars paints a picture of possibilities inspiring cooks to explore "what if….?" What if I use Loganberry Vinegar in sparkling soda; what if I made salsa with Apple Jalapeño Vinegar; what if… www.blossomvinegars.com
Blossoming Lotus is a restaurant located at 1713 NE 15th Ave in Portland's Irvington District, serving all organic, freshly made, Vegan Fusion cuisine. All Blossoming Lotus live food, specials, desserts, juices, and other menu items are made at their state of the art kitchen at their Irvington location. www.blpdx.com
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods produces more than 400 products, including a full line of certified gluten free products and an extensive line of certified organic products. With a wide variety of whole-grain products - from flours and hot cereals to baking mixes and grains - Bob's Red Mill has "whole-grain foods for every meal of the day." Bob's Red Mill - an employee-owned company - is the nation's leader in stone milling and is dedicated to producing natural foods in the natural way. They stone grind all common and many uncommon grains into flours and meals on over one-hundred-year-old mills. To view the complete line of products, please visit www.bobsredmill.com
Body and Brain Yoga & Tai Chi has been in Portland since 2006. The training methods date back to ancient Asian healing principles. The ultimate goal of the program is to awaken and develop the integrity and wholeness within so that one can gain mastery of one's body, mind and spirit. www.bodybrainyoga.com
Bolthouse Farms: With more than 90 years of farming experience, we draw on our expertise to craft all natural products dedicated to supporting natural health and to uphold our commitment to responsible farming. As a 4th generation farm, Bolthouse brings you the simple gifts of all-natural, great-tasting foods and wholesome nutrition that only 90 years of farming experience can produce. www.bolthouse.com
Book Publishing Company is a community owned, independent publisher dedicated to promoting books that educate and inspire. We have been in business since 1974. Our title list includes books on vegetarian and vegan cooking and nutrition, raw foods, natural health care, and Native American culture. We are a member of The Green Press Initiative and have committed to print a growing number of our titles on chlorine free, recycled paper. www.bookpubco.com
Butler's Soy Curls is a delicious, whole food alternative to meat. It's texture and versatility is exceptional and unmatched. It is 100% naturally vegan, gluten-free, and GMO-Free. Butler's Soy Curls is proud to be an independent, Oregon-family-owned business. www.butlerfoods.com
Chef Al and Donna B! This dynamic duo has been teaching it up vegan and helping food professionals and the public shift to an all organic, plant-based lifestyle for over a decade together. Vegan Project Management, workshops, consultations, pantry products and more are available to those wanting to embrace this lifestyle with flavor and flair. Stop by to hear more about their 2011/2012 teaching schedule and the latest about the Vegan Village at the March 23-25 Better Living Show in Portland. chefal@chefal.org
Chez Gourmet from Marie is an emerging, local company that is taking the veggie burger business by surprise! You will be delighted when you sample our two vegan patties - all natural - no soy - no preservatives - The Oregon Harvest and The Spicy Anasazi Bean. We can't wait to hear from you! Please visit us at www.chezgourmet.biz
Chicago Soydairy is an ethical manufacturer of high quality vegan foods. Our products are available nationwide at finer health food stores and restaurants. www.chicagosoydairy.com
Dave's Killer Bread, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is dedicated to baking the highest quality, best tasting organic bread possible. Each loaf is packed with whole grains, seeds, and/or nuts amounting to a bread that is both healthy and delicious. We currently offer 15 varieties that are sold in stores all over Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, Utah, and Alaska. Our breads contain no animal products, artificial preservatives or sweeteners, or genetically modified organisms. In the words of Dave Dahl, a tireless worker dedicated to staying on the right path after so many years in prison: It is our vision to make the world a better place, one loaf of bread at a time. www.daveskillerbread.com
David's Vegan Kitchen features a wide variety of cooking classes here in the Pacific Northwest and my newest cookbook: David's Vegan Home Cooking. My classes are presented in a lecture/demonstration style and include informative and recipe handouts as well as generous samples of all dishes prepared in class. Check out more: www.davidsvegankitchen.com
Dr. Kracker: Organic, wholegrain and whole seed Spelt or Wheat crackers and flatbreads, Vegetarian and Vegan all with a super satisfying Uber crunch. Unique flavors: Seedlander - spelt with 5 different seeds, Klassic 3 Seed or Seeded Spelt - with Sesame, sunflower and flax seeds and Pumpkin Seed Cheddar. Not JUST terrific flavors also hella-good nutrition - 5 grams protein and 4 grams fiber. Samples available. www.drkracker.com
Earth Balance produces a line of delicious buttery spreads, shortenings, nut butters, soymilks, soy nog, coconut spread and alternative mayo dressings. All EarthBalance® products are vegan, made without artificial ingredients or hydrogenated oils, and are free of gluten, lactose and eggs, offering delicious options for individuals with food sensitivities or for those seeking plant-based alternatives. www.earthbalancenatural.com
Earth's Own Food Company Inc. is the North American Division of Sanitarium Health Food Company, an Australian-based not-for-profit manufacturer of nutritious food products sold internationally, representing over $500 million in annual sales. Earth's Own is the second largest brand marketer of non-dairy beverages in North America and sources only Non-GMO North American Soybeans. Earth's Own brands So Good, So Nice, Ryza, Almond Fresh and Happy Planet are the No. 1 selling brands in Canada and are currently distributed in major health food chains in the West Coast of United States. www.soyaworld.com
Earthly Gourmet is a vegan-owned, Portland-based, distributor of strictly vegan and gluten-free foods to restaurants, bakeries, cafes, food carts, and independent natural food retailers. Earthly Gourmet strives to work mostly with independent, artisan food companies and small-scale producers of premium quality, organic, fair-trade and sustainable ingredients. www.earthlygourmet.com
ECOlunchboxes believes that lunch by lunch, we can green our world a whole bunch! Did you know the typical American family generates 4,320 pieces of trash each year during lunchtime? Our stainless steel ECOlunchboxes and artisan cotton ECOlunchbags are 100% plastic-free, waste free, lead-free, BPA-free, PVC-free and vinyl-free. In other words, it's healthy for people and the planet. YUMMY! www.ECOlunchboxes.com Also on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ecolunchboxes
ecoVegan is a vegan owned & women run company established by a team of compassionate and environmentally aware individuals. We are passionate about our desire to create a healthier and happier world for humanity, the environment, and our animal friends. ecoVegan sets out to accomplish this mission and make a difference by: Providing consumers with nutritious, delicious, affordable and natural vegan food to promote a compassionate and sustainable lifestyle. www.ecoVegan.com
Since 1978 with the launch of Miso-Cup, Edward & Sons has always offered new and innovative vegetarian natural foods. A vegetarian company since its inception, we strive to offer great tasting foods suitable for many special diets. All natural and most organic, our products are found in most natural food stores, co-ops and select grocery stores. www.edwardandsons.com
Equal Exchange has created Big Change since 1986. Our founders envisioned a food system that empowers farmers and consumers, supports small farmer co-ops, and uses sustainable farming methods. They started with fairly traded coffee and didn't look back. Today, we continue to find new and powerful ways to build a better food system. We partner with co-operatives of farmers who provide high-quality organic coffees, teas, chocolates and snacks from farmers all over the world. www.equalexchange.coop
The Feel Good World: Portland's Premier Destination for "Feel Good" specializing in D-I-Y Detox Fresh Juices/Food Programs, Group Cleansing Events, Fresh Food To-Go packages, Spa Services & Movement Classes. Plus, an on-site mini-marketplace featuring freshly made raw parfaits, desserts, sandwiches, entrees, snacks & juices/smoothies. 5816 SW Hood Ave, Portland. www.thefeelgoodworld.com
Flamous Brands' Falafel Chips: With unmatched flavor, Falafel Chips™ are USDA Organic, Certified Gluten Free, GMO Free, vegan, and kosher. A good source of protein and fiber, containing no cholesterol, trans fat, dairy, nuts, MSG, or artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, each chip is full of crunchy, satisfying flavor. Available in Original and Spicy. www.flamousbrands.com
Food Fight! Grocery is Portland's ONLY all vegan grocery store. Stocked with junk food, produce, bulk, books, and other random things to take care of yourself and get you thinking. Located at 1217 SE Stark St and open every day from 10am - 8pm. Come hang out. www.foodfightgrocery.com
For over 50 years, Food For Life has been serving the health conscious consumer with natural products made from only the finest natural ingredients. Our products include, certified organic Ezekiel 4:9® breads, tortillas, cereal and pastas made from sprouted grains. We also offer a complete line of Wheat and Gluten-free baked. Please visit our website at www.foodforlife.com
Foods Alive goes Beyond Organic by receiving samples from numerous certified organic farmers who know that minerals are the key to health, testing each sample for taste, we find the one that is the lightest and nuttiest tasting, showing it’s full potential of minerals and nutrients. Try our world famous raw flax crackers, flax & hemp oils, superdressings and superfoods. www.foodsalive.com
Garden Protein International is the manufacturer of a plant-based protein called gardein™. gardein™ is a wholesome range of tasty plant-based foods with a meaty texture. It's made from soy, wheat and pea proteins, vegetables and ancient grains (quinoa, amaranth, millet and kamut®). gardein™ is easy to digest and free of cholesterol, trans fats. The majority of gardein™ foods are also a good source of fiber. gardein™ is also animal and dairy free. www.gardein.com
GladRags: Since 1992 GladRags has empowered women to choose safe healthy menstrual products. Made to last for years, reusable menstrual pads and cups keep billions of pads and tampons out of the landfill. Available at natural foods stores and pharmacies across the nation and at www.GladRags.com
Green Mountain Energy offers customers more than just one more choice in electricity providers. We offer our customers the opportunity to make a difference for the environment by supporting cleaner, renewable sources of energy instead of limited and polluting fossil fuels. Sure, our customers still get reliable electricity service at competitive rates. But they also get the chance to support a company that has been 100% committed to changing the way power is made, since 1997. www.greenmountain.com
Green Wok: A family operated all vegan, Chinese restaurant. Vegan versions of Chinese favorites with mock meats and now serving vegan sushi! $6.50 lunch buffet Mon-Fri from 11am to 2:30pm. $2.00 off menu entrees from 11am to 2:30 pm Sun-Sat. Located at 11137 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland 97219.
Guiltless Gourmet has always been dedicated to one mission: providing everyone with the best-tasting highest quality Better-For-You snacks and foods around. We continue striving to provide you with truly outstanding products without having to sacrifice taste. www.guiltlessgourmet.com
Helen's Kitchen is dedicated to helping people to lead a healthy vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. Helen Moore our founder created our signature tofu GardenSteaks and used her recipes to feed her family and now to help feed yours. Today we have a variety of meat alternatives, entrees and burritos. www.thehelenskitchen.com
Herbivore Clothing has been putting the FU in tofu since 2002. We make shirts, hoodies, and more for people who like to wear their beliefs with style. Everything we sell is cruelty-free for the discriminating plant eater. The Herbivore Store stocks bags, wallets, belts, books and lots more vegan style in the Vegan Mini Mall in SE Portland. www.herbivoreclothing.com
Jade Planet: At Jade Planet we strive to provide attractive, comfortable and useful footwear, bags and accessories while incorporating materials and processes of the highest environmental and social standards. We will maintain a triple bottom line philosophy that considers Profit, in addition to Planet and People when making our business decisions and planning our strategies. www.jadeplanet.net
Living Harvest Foods, headquartered in Portland, OR, is the global leader in hemp food products, including Tempt hemp milk, frozen dessert and protein powder. An early pioneer of industrial hemp farming and an active advocate of hemp legalization, Living Harvest is committed to bringing the goodness of hemp to everyone. Tempt products are available at over 4,000 leading natural foods and grocery stores nationwide. www.livingharvest.com
Love at First Sit: We at Love at First Sit provide portable ergonomic back support systems designed to use your body to support itself. Our products are all manufactured to the highest standards both materially and ethically under fair trade conditions and a portion of our profits are donated to social, cultural, environmental, and humanitarian causes. For more info see us at: www.loveatfirstsit.com
Established in 1980, Lucky Foods, LLC started producing "cha gio," or "rolled filling." Cha gio is traditionally filled with seasoned meats or tofu and a variety of vegetables. Our rolls contain seasoned fresh cabbage, carrots, onions, green peas, tofu, and bean thread. Each is still delicately hand rolled and packaged. In 1990, Lucky Foods began specializing in vegetarian products. We focus on creating nutritious, all-natural foods. All our products contain no MSG, preservatives, additives, or artificial flavors, and are trans-fat free. www.luckyfood.com
MaggieBell Naturals was founded on the simple idea that our delicious artisan snack foods would be good for your mind, body & spirit. We use only the finest all natural, organic and vegan ingredients to create our SnackLOCO™ & PopLOCO™ gourmet snack foods, fresh baked each week right here in the Pacific NW!
Mama Nano's: A delightfully chunky Italian style vegetable 'sauce', with flavors to stimulate the taste buds and a versatility to ignite your imagination! Use it as a hearty pasta sauce, on baked potatoes or hash browns, as a dip or an appetizer, in green salads, added to your favorite dishes... or even right out of the jar! The vegetables are crisp, and each bite will be delectably different! All natural, low sodium, no high fructose corn syrup, low calorie, low carb and gluten free. You'll get a light vinegar tang in combination with a gentle sweetness, and the robust flavors of 17 healthy 'vegetarian' ingredients. Enjoy both 'mild' and 'zesty'. www.mamananos.com
Mary's Gone Crackers manufactures delicious, gluten-free, vegan, organic Crackers, Sticks & Twigs and love Cookies. Traditional flavors, revolutionary ingredients. Please visit www.marysgonecrackers.com
Masterpeace Hemp specializes in hemp, bamboo, soy and organic cotton clothing for women and men; also shoes and other products for the body and home. All are fair trade, sustainable and cruelty free. 3623 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland. Call 503-493-2366 for store hours. www.masterpeacehemp.com
Mom's Vegan Kitchen is dedicated to providing vegans delicious, soul-satisfying comfort food that is egg-free, dairy-free and naturally delicious! Enjoy quick, easy French toast, pancakes and waffles with our all-natural, non-GMO mixes. www.momsvegankitchen.com
Since 1970, Multi-Pure Corporation has been the premier manufacturer of high quality drinking water treatment devices. The Multi-Pure technology offers superior effectiveness in reducing contaminants of health concern and many of its product shave been tested and certified by NSF International for the reduction of one of the widest range of contaminants under NSF/ANSI Standard No. 53, Health Effects. In addition, Multi-Puree’s filters are certified under NSF/ANSI Standard No. 42, Aesthetic Effects. I Multi-Pure has the longest product warranty in the industry including a lifetime housing warranty and a 90 day unconditional money back guarantee.
Natural Selection is a restaurant built on vegetables, fruits, and grains, featuring finely crafted meals paired with choice wines and spirits. Served in a warm European-style setting, the all vegetarian & vegan menu combines both rustic and modern cooking techniques while highlighting the flavors of France, Italy & Spain. Located on NE Alberta Street next to it's sister restaurant Vita Cafe, Natural Selection is open Weds - Saturday from 5:30 pm to 10 pm. Gluten free friendly too. www.naturalselectionpdx.com
The Naughty Vegan: Jeff Rogers, Author of "Vice Cream," and CEO of SoyStache.com, will be selling his book, as well as his line of vegetarian, raw food, philosophical, and animal rights buttons. He has about 250 designs, including many silly buttons to help put a smile on your face! He will also have glass drinking straws available. www.thenaughtyvegan.com
Northwest Natural Medicine is a primary care family health clinic located in Milwaukie, Oregon. The focus of our clinic is to provide quality health care to women, men and children using individualized holistic medicine. Our clinic provides a safe and welcoming environment to serve you, your family, and friends. We are a socially responsible business working to create a better and more sustainable health care system. We look forward to working with you. www.nwnaturalmedicine.com
Nut-Tritious Foods is a local company that produces the most nutrient dense nut & seed butters available today. All nut butters are blended with sunflower seeds and organic flax seed meal (top 2 seeds for nutrient density), then cold processed by hand to preserve the healthy fats. www.nut-tritiousfoods.com
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At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We're a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we've been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. www.organicvalley.coop
Organics To You delivers fresh, local, farm direct produce, along with other grocery items, directly to your home or office on a flexible weekly, or every other week schedule. We cover the whole Portland area from Gresham to Hillsboro, Vancouver to West Linn. We also can offer outlying area service under certain circumstances, with a one-point drop off. Call for details: 503-236-6496. www.organicstoyou.org
At Pacific Natural Foods we believe when we have quality ingredients to work with, our foods simply taste better. Our organic and natural non-dairy beverages, broths, and soups are made with ingredients from farmers and suppliers who share our high standards of quality. Each ingredient is tracked through our Certified to the Source® program to ensure food safety and traceability. We source as close to home as possible and support sustainable agricultural and manufacturing practices that minimize our impact on the earth. Visit our website at www.pacificfoods.com to learn more about us and our family of products.
Papa G's Vegan Organic's is a diverse All Organic All Vegan Company offering some of the best tasting all organic vegan food on the market today! We have an all organic vegan deli, a packaged ready to eat product line sold in stores, and an all organic catering company. Our deli offers an ever changing variety of vegan options. It is called Papa G's Vegan Organic Deli, located at 2314 SE Division St. in Portland, Oregon.www.papagees.com
Petunia's Pies & Pastries bakes an assortment of high-end yet down-home gluten free & vegan pastries that are always handmade with love. We bake what you crave. Enjoying dessert should be an experience! Through combining a true passion for food, classical pastry technique, extensive knowledge of alternative baking and by using only the finest quality fresh, local, wholesome ingredients, Petunia's owner, Lisa Clark has perfected this art of specialty baking. At Petunia's, we love to show people that they can still enjoy the sweeter side of life! petuniaspiesandpastries.com
Prasad is an offering of sustainable, organic cuisine to nourish and heal the mind, body and soul. At our cafe in NW Portland (within Yoga Pearl) we serve an array of fresh and healthy smoothies, juices, wheatgrass, salads, soups, wraps and bowls. The menu is primarily gluten-free with some raw options as well, with a focus on healthy food that will leave the customer full of energy and feeling amazing throughout their day. www.prasadcuisine.com
Pulmuone Wildwood is a company with love for humans and nature. Our vision is a lifestyle sought by consumers concerned about their health and sustainability of the global environment. A strict set of LOHAS values are applied to the process from selection of ingredients to production and distribution of Wildwood products. www.pulmuonewildwood.com
ReDirect Guide: The Portland/Vancouver Region's Healthy and Sustainable Lifestyle Guide and Business Resource. ReDirect your everyday purchases to the businesses found in this FREE in print and online resource, and you'll know that you're helping to build sustainable and healthy communities, locally and worldwide. With ReDirect's iSaveGreen.com online coupon program, you can save with over 300 participating ReDirect's members. For more information, go to www.redirectguide.com/pdx
Saladmaster & Hip Cooking: HOW you prepare the foods you eat can be just as important to your health as WHAT you eat... Proper cookware is vital in maintaining the essential natural nutrients in food throughout the cooking process. Paying for organic produce? Get what you pay for. Our custom health dinner will show you how to save 93% nutrition while eliminating unwanted fats and metal byproducts (chemical reactions with metals). Ensure the food being served to your family is safe and full of antioxidants and nutritional compounds important for building strong immune systems and maximum health. Saladmasters 316Ti Titanium - the Nutritional Way to Cook. kim.thibodeau@yahoo.com www.saladmaster.info/saladmaster9.html
Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant: When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to check out Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. The menu at Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant features a wide array of great selections, made from only the freshest and highest quality ingredients, with something sure to please every member of your group. Sengatera Ethiopian Restaurant has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit. Please stop in soon!
Sherwood Valley Juice Co. blends fruit and vegetable powders into delicious, nutrient rich single serving meals. These juice smoothie blends are dehydrated at low temperatures and come ready to mix with 16 ounces of water. That means your juice smoothie is alive with raw, plant based, whole food nutrition. Gluten, soy and dairy FREE you can take these vegetarian smoothies with you anywhere. sherwoodvalleyjuice.com
Sift Cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and soy-free cookies that are handmade in a dedicated gluten-free facility in Portland. At Sift, we use the best quality and tastiest organic, fair-trade, and sustainably-sourced ingredients. Sift Bakery is proud to be an independently-owned, Oregon business. earthlygourmet.com/products/glutenfreevegancookie.html
Solstice Barscan be summed up in 3 words: "Real. Delicious. Nutrition." Whether you crave a hearty Solstice Goji Bar to power you through your next workout or a light Solstice Rice Hippie Snack for a mid-afternoon treat, you'll know that you're eating the best vegan bar on the market! www.solsticebars.com
So Delicious Dairy Free, since 1987, has prided itself as the producer of the country's most popular brands of all natural, dairy-free frozen desserts under the Purely Decadent, So Delicious Dairy Free and It's Soy Delicious brands. In 2008 Turtle Mountain began the launch of products "Made with Coconut Milk." These include dairy-free, soy-free, coconut milk ice cream (pints, bars and sandwiches). These were followed by our refrigerated line of Coconut Milk Beverage (half gallons), Cultured Coconut Milk Beverage (quarts), Cultured Coconut Milk Yogurt, and Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer (16 oz size). www.turtlemountain.com
Steve Meyerowitz, Sproutman®, is the best selling author of Wheatgrass Nature's Finest Medicine, Juice Fasting and Detoxification, Sprouts the Miracle Food, Food Combining and Digestion and many others. Steve has been one of the leading voices for raw and organic foods in the United States since the 1970s and is famous for inventing several unique kitchen devices for growing micro-greens soil-free and year round. sproutman.com
Sweet Lemon Vegan Bistro serves fresh made daily from scratch, light and tasty vegan dishes. Menu choices include raw food, wraps, noodles and rice with organic fresh veggies, soy products and gluten free options as well as salads, pho and noodle soups. Our vegan and raw cakes are divine. Located in the Bethany neighbor with new expansion and nourishing environment. Open Mon-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 12-8pm, closed Sun. www.sweetlemonveggiebistro.com
Theo Chocolate is the only true bean to bar maker of organic, Fair Trade Certified chocolate in the United States. Theo is uniquely positioned in the marketplace as the only independently owned, socially and environmentally responsible true chocolate maker. Theo controls and executes the entire manufacturing process, from bean sourcing through to the final molding process, demonstrating their innovation, passion for chocolate and mission to serve consumers and the environment every step of the way. In choosing Theo, people make a healthier choice for both their bodies and the planet. Theo Chocolate is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle's Fremont District. Visitors are invited to attend a tour of the chocolate-making plant. www.theochocolate.com
Toby's Family Foods is all about the warm feeling you get from eating smart. It started 30 years ago when Toby came up with the tofu dips and spreads that you know and enjoy today. Toby's also makes award-winning salad dressings and Genesis Juices. Toby's & Genesis Juices are handcrafted in small batches in Springfield, Oregon. www.tobysfamilyfoods.com
Tofutown products are vegan and made with organic, non-GMO, hexane-free ingredients and local mineral water. We will be sampling Viana and Soyatoo! products. Viana meat alternatives include: Chickin Fillets, Chickin Nuggets, Cowgirl Veggie Steaks, Veggie Cevapcici, Veggie Döner Kebap, and Veggie Gyros. Soyatoo! products include: Soy Whip and Rice Whip. www.tofutown.com
Turtle Island Foods, since our founding in 1980, has provided delicious, nutritious vegan options for discerning eaters. Our products are made with organic soy and other high quality ingredients to let the natural flavors shine. In addition to our best-selling line of Tofurky brand gourmet meatless sausages and deli slices, we now offer the first frozen vegan pizza line that features meat analogs as part of the toppings. www.tofurky.com
Ultima Replenisher is a natural Sports Drink with zero sugar. It contains a balance of all eight essential electrolytes, tastes great and uses no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners and is 100% non-GMO and vegan. Ultima is great for kids (even babies), people with GI conditions or diabetes, seniors, athletes, dieters... Everyone! www.ultimareplenisher.com
Upton's Naturals is a Chicago-based natural foods producer specializing in vegan meat alternatives since 2006. Upton's Naturals seitan is not only delicious and completely unique, but it is also a healthy and cruelty-free alternative to meat that's 100% vegetarian and vegan. The special method by which Upton's Naturals seitan is created yields flavor and texture that is unsurpassed and one look at our ingredients list proves our dedication to simplicity. www.uptonsnaturals.com
At Urban Cupcake LLC. we bake and create 100% natural delicious, hip, gourmet vegan cupcakes, treats and special event cakes from premium organic ingredients! Urban Cupcake is a Portland owned family business inspired by a Mom's love to provide great tasting organic, healthier desserts baked from scratch. We create dairy-free, egg- free, vegan desserts and never use artificial flavors, preservatives, hydrogenated shortenings, bleached flours, or artificial fake coloring. We can make your next corporate event, party, or wedding truly memorable with a special order vegan cake, or a tiered selection of our signature gourmet cupcakes! Call to Order: 503.999.0672. Please 'Like' us on fb to learn more about us and see photos of our sweet daily specials: facebook.com/ pages/UrbanCupcakecom/173253069376857
V-dog Food is a vegan dog food, with all of the essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals that dogs need to thrive. It has 20% guaranteed protein. It is the original vegetarian dog food from England, and now manufactured in the USA, with only USA ingredients. We manufacture in small batches, ensuring a fresh product. We sell at Food Fight on Stark St. in Portland. www.v-dogfood.com
Vega: Since 2001, Vega has established itself as the leader in plant-based natural health and performance products. Delivering premium, innovative and authentic wellness solutions to its customers, Vega is an industry-leading and sustainable company providing purposeful products for people everywhere. www.myvega.com
Vegan Body Building: Robert Cheeke grew up on a farm in Corvallis, OR where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15. Today he is an Amazon.com best-selling author of the book Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness - The Complete Guide to Building Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet. As a two-time natural bodybuilding champion Robert has been considered one of VegNews Magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours all over North America regularly giving talks about his story transforming from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder. www.veganbodybuilding.com
Vege Thai is once again proud to be a part of VegFest. After seven years on Hawthorne Boulevard in Portland, VegeThai has become a mainstay and popular part of the local vegetarian community. VegeThai owner Pete Prasarttongosoth has endeavored for years to create an all vegetarian menu that maintains the integrity of the traditional dishes of the Thai culture. Stop by their booth and try a plate of their popular Pad Thai noodle dish, or Vegetarian Salad Rolls with their own special recipe peanut sauce. If you need a great thirst quencher try a glass of traditional Vegetarian Thai Ice Tea. www.vegethai.com
VegNews Magazine, the premier vegan lifestyle magazine, serves up the latest in news, health information, tantalizing recipes, global events, the best new veg products, must-read books, and so much more to this growing segment. VegNews readers are living the vegetarian lifestyle and want more than just recipes. Named one of the "Best 50 Magazines" by the Chicago Tribune and the country's "Best Lifestyle Magazine" in 2008, 2009, and 2010, VegNews is read by more than 210,000 people in 38 countries. In addition to its flagship publication, the vegetarian media company also produces the award-winning VegNews.com along with a collection of popular e-newsletters, blogs, cookbooks, and events. www.vegnews.com
Dr. John's Vitacrisp Crackers are a dehydrated, healthy, organic, vegan, raw food which are wheat free, gluten free, sugar free and nut free, full of living enzymes and handmade in small batches from organic flax seeds, vegetables, whole spices and love. www.vitacrisp.com
Vitamix: Vegetarians, raw foodists and people who just want to eat healthier have a secret weapon that makes their lifestyle easy and enjoyable. The ones who have a Vitamix machine in their kitchen! It can be difficult to find new ways to prepare fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains in delicious meals without spending a lot of time. With a Vitamix machine, you have a whole new menu of choices - the smoothest smoothies in just 1 minute, delicious steaming hot soups in just 7 minutes and tasty frozen treats in 2 minutes all without a single attachment. www.vitamix.com
Wear Your Veggies is a line of eco-friendly Adult T's and Babywear featuring original, hand-printed drawings of vegetables. Inspired by antique botanical prints, manufactured with social and environmental responsibility, and produced right here in Portland, WYV is a unique brand that celebrates the humble and beautiful vegetable. www.wearyourveggies.com
Wild Veggie is a fresh frozen whole vegetable soup. All-natural micro-cut vegetables are minimally processed to maintain nutrients and flavor. Our vegan, gluten-free soup has no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Three delicious vegan varieties - Red Bell Pepper, Broccoli and Carrot. New to many local health food stores. www.wildveggie.com
Wilderness Poets makes hand-crafted Hempspread, Raw Nut Butters, and Wild Mixes. We strive to inspire mindfulness and good health through, energizing, life giving foods. We believe that sharing delicious, wholesome foods, grown on small organic family farms, can help heal people, our communities, and planet. www.wildernesspoets.com
Zipcar is the world's largest car-sharing organization. There are over 200 Zipcars in Portland, available to members by the hour or by the day. Gas, insurance and maintenance are always included. To become a member, join at www.zipcar.com
Non-Profit Exhibitors
Action for Animals is an animal rights organization that promotes veganism and strives to end animal exploitation through educational outreach, with a focus on youth outreach. AFA distributes information both locally in the Northwest and at events throughout the country, on music tours, through mailing out vegan starter packs, online via social networks, and by networking with activists internationally. www.afa-online.org
Adventist Medical Center health facilities have promoted the incredible power of natural health principles in preventing and even treating disease since the mid-1860's. Today, Adventist Medical Center merges that belief with a state-of-the-art, 302-bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency services. www.adventisthealthnw.com
Welcome to Animal Aid Unlimited, where animals are protected and revered. Animal Aid Unlimited is a US-based 501(c)3 charitable organization that runs a busy animal hospital and shelter in Udaipur, Rajasthan India, where ownerless street animals are rescued, healed, loved, and returned to the neighborhoods from where they came. www.animalaidunlimited.com
Community of Mindful Living, practicing in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hahn has several Sanghas in Oregon and SW Washington. Thay (“teacher” in Vietnamese) asks us to look deeply at our diet and eat in a way that respects ALL BEINGS, ANIMALS, PLANTS AND MINERALS.
Fences for Fido - an all volunteer 501c3 non-profit - improves the quality of life for chained dogs living outside in the elements day and night. We attend to all needs by building a fence, removing the chain, supplying a warm dog house, providing critical vet care and spay/neuter, and returning yearly to ensure the dog lives a safe, un-chained life. www.fencesforfido.org
Home Health Education Service: has been placing books in homes for the education of the family for over 50 years. We are most well known for the blue Bible Story books. We have vegetarian cookbooks, health books and books designed with the character lessons every parent wants to teach their children. Books for adults are included in our display too. www.hhesbiblestory.com/healthbooks.htm
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization. Established in 1954, The HSUS seeks a humane and sustainable world for all animals. We are America's mainstream force against cruelty, exploitation, and neglect, and the nation's most trusted voice extolling the human-animal bond. www.humanesociety.org
In Defense Of Animals is an international non-profit organization dedicated to ending the exploitation and abuse of animals by defending their rights, welfare, and habitat. IDA's efforts include educational outreach, cruelty investigations, boycotts, grassroots activism, and hands-on rescue. For more information on IDA visit www.idausa.org
The Institute for Humane Education is dedicated to fostering peace, sustainability and compassion through humane education. Humane education approaches human rights, environmental preservation and animal protection as interconnected dimensions of a healthy, just society. IHE offers online programs, workshops, dynamic resources, & five accredited graduate programs in affiliation with Valparaiso University. www.HumaneEducation.org
National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical college in North America. Our exceptional graduate programs in naturopathic medicine and classical Chinese medicine blend ancient healing wisdom with modern science in challenging curricula. NCNM's natural medicine clinics and Helfgott Research Institute are also central to the student experience. The college is located in Portland, Oregon, a haven for those seeking well-being, community, culture and natural beauty - an ideal place to study natural medicine. www.ncnm.edu
Oregon Spay Neuter Fund celebrates its 28th anniversary in 2011! OSNF is Metro Portland's oldest spay/neuter referral service. We distribute coupons for discounted s/n. OSNF seeks to remove all barriers preventing s/n. We address access to transportation, carrier distribution and correct misinformation and cultural myths that stop people from altering companion animals. www.oregonspayneuter.org
Out To Pasture Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit sanctuary located in Estacada, Oregon, and dedicated to sheltering abused or neglected animals. We care for many animals including large farm animals, pigs, rabbits and feral cats. Animals value their lives as much as we value our own and deserve to live free of exploitation and cruelty. www.outtopasturesanctuary.org
Rabbit Advocates is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whole volunteers specialize in educating the public about the care of domestic rabbits. We operate an education and adoption website and help line. We hold rabbit adoption outreach events and monthly meetings. 503-617-1625. www.rabbitadvocates.org
Rachel's Friends Breast Cancer Coalition is an Oregon advocacy organization dedicated to lowering the incidence of breast and other cancers by reducing our exposure to environmental carcinogens. We do this through education, legislative action, and organizing for change on behalf of Oregonians. www.rachelsfriends.org
Respecting Animals, a Portland-based animal rights organization, works to end exploitation of animals through weekly vegan outreach and education-based protesting. RA's message is consistent and clear that "Exploitation is not right" and works to dispel the growing myth that there is a respectful way to "Do it right". www.respectinganimals.org
Save the Chimps is the world's largest sanctuary for chimpanzees and our mission is to provide and build support for permanent sanctuary and lifelong care for chimpanzees who have been rescued from biomedical research laboratories, entertainment and the pet trade. www.savethechimps.org
Supreme Master Ching Hai: With chapters in over 70 countries, our international nonprofit organization in Oregon wholeheartedly supports a global movement for a Vegan world. The Supreme Master Ching Hai, a 3-time invited lecturer by the UN, revered spiritual leader and humanitarian is pioneering the "Be Veg, Go Green!" campaign by offering scientifically based solutions to help save our planet from the impact of climate change. www.suprememastertv.com
T. Colin Campbell Foundation is based in Ithaca, NY, home of Cornell University. The T. Colin Campbell Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. TCCF offers the best scientific and health information available to the public, without influence from industry or commercial interests. www.tcolincampbell.org
Try Vegan PDX is a non-profit vegan outreach group in Portland, Oregon. Our goal is to offer resources, support, and community-building activities to those who have made the decision to go vegan. Whether you have only recently come to the decision to live a cruelty-free life or have been vegan for many years, Try Vegan PDX needs your support. Please tell your friends and get involved! www.tryveganpdx.com
Urban Gleaners is a Portland-based volunteer organization that picks up edible food from farmers' markets, restaurants, groceries stores and events, and delivers it to local agencies that feed the hungry. The concept of picking up and redistributing food is a simple weapon in the fight against hunger. We also make Tracy's Small~Batch Granola, voted Best Granola by the Oregonian Best Bites 2008. 100% of profits directly fund Urban Gleaners. urbangleaners.org
Portland's Vegan Iron Chef hosts culinary-based fundraisers throughout the year and an annual competition featuring chefs from the vegan community's finest establishments. Our reigning champion is Piper Dixon of Kitchen Dances. Please keep an eye out for our 3rd competition in the fall of 2012! The vision of the Vegan Iron Chef organization is to celebrate creative culinary achievements, unite the ever-expanding vegan community, and encourage and support regional Vegan Iron Chef competitions in cities across the globe. We are a Portland-based nonprofit network utilizing an arts-entertainment platform to bring awareness and respect to the vegan lifestyle and cruelty-free cuisine and respect for all living beings. www.veganironchef.org
Youth Empowered Action (YEA) is an innovative week-long youth leadership summer camp and Saturday Academy program in Oregon & California for 12 to 17 year olds who want to make a difference in the world. YEA's programs are a launching point for youth to take action on the issues they care about for years to come. YEA serves all-vegan food at camp. www.yeacamp.org
Product Donors
Lacy and Jan are the young camp captains and pioneers of the Happy Campers Gluten Free bakery. They bake nutritious, pure and wholesome loaves to fuel your daily adventures – always FRESH, vegan, and free of gluten, wheat, soy, corn, nuts and any hanky-panky whatsoever. They hope to make y’all happy campers too! www.HappyCampersGlutenFree.com
Justin's Nut Butters
Kelapo™ Virgin Coconut Oil: We harvest our coconuts from the lush, tropical island, Sri Lanka. Our fair trade farmers collect the fruit at its peak ripeness, and extract the extra virgin coconut oil through a cold expellar press. Kelapo™ Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% natural, unrefined, and certified organic. Used for centuries by the indigenous people of the South Pacific, the truth about coconut oil is out. Extra virgin coconut oil can be used as a healthy replacement for butter and oils. The unique flavors of our Kelapo™ Virgin Coconut Oil turn any ordinary meal into a truly indulgent experience. www.kelapo.com
Lärabar is a delicious blend of unsweetened fruits, nuts and spices - and sometimes Fair Trade certified chocolate chips. Made from 100% whole food, each flavor contains no more than 2 to 9 ingredients. Pure and simple, just as nature intended. www.larabar.com
Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods is a Canadian based vertically integrated hemp food processor. Our products include kosher and certified organic shelled hemp seed (Hemp Hearts), hemp oil, hemp seed butter, hemp protein powders including the world's only water soluble hemp protein concentrate, Hemp Pro 70 and Hemp Bliss our non-dairy hemp milk. Hemp seed is an amazing source of Essential Fatty Acids (Omega 3 & Omega 6) and a great source of vegetarian protein. www.manitobaharvest.com
Mirador offers canning/preserving supplies, food dehydrators, juicers, grain mills, kitchen gadgets, cookware, cookbooks for vegans, vegetarians and raw foodists, eco office products, yoga mats & tools, incense, paraffin free candles, organic cotton bed & bath, cards & gifts. Many items are US made or Fair Trade. Video rental & gift registry. www.miradorcommunitystore.com
Premier Organics, manufacturers of Artisana organic foods and headquartered in Oakland, CA, was founded in 2002 with devotion to sustainable living and through our community we support the organic and living foods movement, the Earth and her forests. Premier Organics offers Artisana organic raw and now lightly roasted nut butters and cacao butter. The facility is free of peanuts, gluten, and soy and operates under strict food safety protocol. All products are certified organic by QAI and Kosher by KSA. Products are available throughout the United States, Canada and Internationally. www.artisanafoods.com
SeaSnax is a lightly roasted seaweed snack which is vegan and gluten free. We are the first roasted seaweed snack that is non-GMO verified. SeaSnax is also a socially conscious family business. We contribute 10% of our annual net profit to non-profit organizations committed to making the world a better and gentler place for our children and our earth.