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Proud Sponsor: International Women's Coffee Alliance

Proud Sponsor: International Women's Coffee Alliance

In the realm of coffee, there is a powerful organization dedicated to empowering women and fostering gender equality in the industry: the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA). With a mission to uplift women across the coffee supply chain, IWCA plays a pivotal role in creating opportunities, promoting leadership, and driving positive change. Today we want to highlight the remarkable work and purpose of the International Women's Coffee Alliance (IWCA) and the beginning of our valuable partnership. IWCA's vision and mission is to empower women in the coffee community through advocacy, education, and networking opportunities. As a specialty coffee roaster, we recognize...

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Highly Refined Peanut Oil: A Safe Option for Allergy Sufferers

Highly Refined Peanut Oil: A Safe Option for Allergy Sufferers

Food allergies affect millions of individuals worldwide, and peanut allergies are among the most common and potentially severe. However, when it comes to highly refined peanut oil, there is good news for allergy sufferers. In this blog post, we will explore why and how highly-refined peanut oil does not contain allergens, making it a safe option for those with peanut allergies. We're a coffee and nut company... and while coffee doesn't require as much regulation when it comes to allergens, the nut side of out business calls for necessary attention to detail. Most of the questions we receive about our products...

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Elevate Your Salad Game: Healthier and Flavorful Creations

Elevate Your Salad Game: Healthier and Flavorful Creations

Welcome to the world of vibrant salads that are anything but boring! At Ferris, we believe that a salad should be a delightful and nourishing experience, bursting with flavors and textures. Are you tired of lackluster salads that leave you craving for more? Look no further, because at Ferris, we believe that salads should be a delightful and nourishing experience, bursting with flavors, textures, and endless possibilities. In this blog post, we invite you to embark on a journey of creating healthier and better salads by incorporating our premium dried cranberries, walnuts, and sliced almonds. Get ready to elevate your...

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Highlight: Beer City Dog Biscuits

Highlight: Beer City Dog Biscuits

Everyone love's peanut butter, including our furry four-legged friends. For over five years, one notable company in the Grand Rapids community has been crafting delicious biscuits with a purpose. When we had the opportunity to work with Beer City Dog Biscuits, our tags started wagging. Anyone can see their presence throughout the Grand Rapids community, finding their biscuits on shelves at grocery chains and mom & pop stores. Since 2018, they've exploded in popularity- both with humans and our four-legged friends. The city itself has been becoming more and more pet-friendly with many restaurant patios and trailheads welcoming furry friends. It seemed...

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