Regional sourcing of food and beverage product is one of the fastest growing changes talked about in the food media.  Large and small companies alike are adopting the policies of local sourcing for a variety of reasons including reducing carbon foot print, assuring fresher foods, supporting their local economies and offering better food security (less people handling the product along the supply chain.)    

Princess Tours stepped up its local sourcing efforts for the 2008 season and went way beyond adopting a policy.  In early 2007, Princess Tours began identifying ways to provide their guests the complete Alaska experience of nature and culture to include a true taste of Alaska - it's food and beverage.   Likely you may have seen Princess officials over the past year, as they pro-actively have met with producers and their respective supply chain of manufacturers and distributors.     Well, the season is upon us and we think they deserve major kudo's for all of their work for the 2008 visitor season. 

While it is no small feat to work directly with independent and local suppliers, that is exactly what Target Corporation is doing while they ramp up stores in Alaska and Hawaii.   Kudo's to the Field Merchants who have been canvassing Alaska for unique and new food, beverage and bio products for their Wasilla and Anchorage stores.   Team members have taken the time to meet with independent suppliers and know them well by name.   This is commercial business at its best. Thank You Target - CI

Kudo's to Haagen-Dazs for a beautiful website helping the plight of the honey bees. Helping The Bees is a site the provides basic information on the current honey bee crisis and its impact on our food sources.  Check it out and share it with your kids where they can design their own bee or send a bee message to friends and learn more about the role that these insects play in the food supply chain.  What do you think?  Feedback?

Congratulations To Lauren Padawer of Cordova who's Alaska Glacial Mud Company was featured in LUCKY’s December issue!  Lauren is the Founder and President of Alaska Glacial Mud Company and if you haven't yet experienced their product - take a look at their website and give Lauren a call.   Yes, there is more to Cordova then the famous Salmon! 

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alaska glacial mud co.
po box 394
cordova, alaska 99574
p./f. 907.424.4695
c. 314.853.8751
www.alaskaglacialmud.com

Alaskan Brewing Company Honored
for Worker Safety Achievements
 
(Juneau, AK) – Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Click Bishop delivered Alaskan Brewing Company with the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program award as a result of outstanding employee safety and health programs.
 
“This company has been setting a tremendous example by meshing a top-notch workplace safety and health program into its business plan,” Bishop said. “The success this company has had should make it crystal clear how important it is to focus real effort on workplace safety.”