Classes are done, and exams start today.  I have four exams that I am hoping to do well on (and the fifth I am exempt from which I am really happy about).

Eddie’s is doing well, too.  We could possibly be going through some pretty crazy changes this summer, so I will be sure to update you all, as things happen.  For now though, I am focusing on finals this week, and I will be back writing next week.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Michael

We are sending energy bars all over the place these days, and get testimonials here and there.  Recently, we received a very glowing testimonial from our friends Roy and Tina:

Thank you Roy and Tina, and we are so glad that you have been enjoying our bars.

Want to try some?  Order our energy bars now!

I am very proud to announce that we will be switching over to a new bag in the coming weeks.  This bag is not only clearer, but uses a lot less plastic than our last bags.  Less plastic means less fossil fuels are being used to produce our bags, which is great for the planet!

Not only are the bags environmentally friendly, but they are a lot easier to open–no knives required!  All you have to do now is tear the sealed side of the bag, and it rips right open.  We hope that this will help in accessing our delicious energy bars.

Unfortunately, these bags are not recyclable yet, so please dispose of them properly.

Thanks!

Michael, Owner
Eddie’s Energy Bars

Good morning,

Happy Earth Day!  I think Earth Day will be very effective, especially this year with everyone thinking about greener alternatives to fuels and everyday products like spoons and tote-bags.

Awareness for the earth is thwarted down by many people who seem to think that they will not be affected by the melting of the glaciers or the rising C02 levels in the atmosphere.  Well, the reality, is that we are all being affected as we speak.  When you climb to the top of a mountain and the view is cloudy, welcome to pollution.  When thousands of plastic bags are thrown away, welcome to an incredible waste of resources.  There are so many ways that one can be affected that I couldn’t even list them all here.

Please, do your part to save the earth, whether it’s carpooling with a friend to work (saves the planet and your wallet) or turn off all of the lights in your house not currently in use.  There are plenty of ways to help out.

For more information, please visit the Earth Day website.

Michael

PS: We have had lots going on at Eddie’s in the past couple of weeks, so stay tuned for incredible updates!

We just got word from the awesome editors at Pilates Style Magazine that the editor that did our spread in the March issue was featured on BusinessWeek TV, which aired Sunday on ABC. Here’s a link to the video clip (it’s near the end):

Eddie’s Energy Bars appear on Business Week!

I was in the local Stop and Shop in Greenville, Rhode Island yesterday, and I saw something that I honestly hope I never see again. As we were checking out, I decided to go check out the Entenmann’s display. The first thing I picked up was some sort of apple pie square. I flipped it over and started reading. One of the very first ingredients I read was apple powder, followed closely by a whole bunch of words that I failed to pronounce. Oh, and there also was high fructose syrup, corn syrup, sugar, and fructose, or some combination thereof.

How many ways can you write down high fructose corn syrup? I didn’t know it broke down into many different items, all bad for you, regardless. The bigger catastrophe was the apple powder. Who would flavor something with a powder, when you can use real apples? Yes, I’m sure the powder is cheaper, but please, please, do not skimp on the quality of products!

At Eddie’s, we do not use apple powder, or any form of fructose anything to flavor or sweeten our energy bars. We use real oranges, dried cranberries, and 100% real Vermont maple syrup to flavor a couple of our bars. You can pronounce everything on the ingredient label, and there is no long list of preservatives.

So, when it all comes down to it, which product would you like? Order your Eddie’s Energy Bars today!

Michael, Owner
Eddie’s Energy Bars

The team at Eddie’s has come up with four t-shirt slogans, and we need your help to decide which one should be printed. A description of the t-shirts is below:

T-Shirt #1: Eddie’s Logo with “got local energy?” below it
T-Shirt #2: “Love Vermont, Love Local, Love Eddie’s
T-Shirt #3: “Powered By Eddie’s Energy”
T-Shirt #4: “I like to read the nutrition facts” with Eddie’s logo below it

These t-shirts will be printed locally in Vermont, quite possibly on t-shirts made from organic cotton.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!!
Please, one vote per person.

Hi Everybody,

Just a couple of updates for you today about our most recent retail happenings:

1. We are no longer selling bars at the South Burlington and Williston Sports and Fitness Edge’s.  We are truly sorry if this caused any inconvenience.  If you frequent the Williston Edge, your closest Eddie’s location is Natural Provisions right up the road.  If you frequent the South Burlington Edge, your closest Eddie’s location is Fresh Market on Pine Street in Burlington.

2. We also no longer sell at Boro Bean in Hopewell, NJ.  Unfortunately, the owners have sold the coffee shop and have moved on to bigger things in life.  We have made contact with the new owners, but we haven’t heard back yet.

If you have a retail location near you that you think Eddie’s would sell well in, please let us know, or let the manager of the store know about us.  We really appreciate everyone spreading the word about Eddie’s.  We’re growing as fast as we possibly can, mainly in the New England area.

Hope everyone is doing well!  I will be back later this week with a t-shirt update–you get to pick the design!

Michael, Owner
Eddie’s Energy Bars

Just a quick post here before I dive back into studying for all of my quizzes and exams I have this week.  I was reading an article online about Andrew Meyer, a farmer in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, who is on a mission to prove sustainability and that someone’s waste is another man’s business, meaning Vermont’s can support each through this entrepreneurial “full circle”.

As Eddie’s comes to the point where future expansion is going to need to be looked at, we want to do everything in a sustainable manner, from our building materials to how we power our bakery.  Recently I have done some research on green building materials, and there are certainly lots out there!  More on that later, though.

Here is the link to the Burlington Free Press article: Sustainable Farming

Michael
Eddie’s Energy Bars

When I received a call from fellow Vermonter, John Page, the expedition leader for Climbing for Spina Bifida, asking for product donation to climb the highest 67 summits in New England while benefiting the Spina Bifida Association, I just could not turn him down.

John and his crew are awesome people.  They do everything for their sponsors, and really get the word out about products and services, including Eddie’s Energy Bars.  John has coined Eddie’s Energy Bars as “awesome products where I can finally pronounce all of the ingredients”.  That’s what sells our bars…the real ingredients, and the fantastic taste that we worked on for two years to master.

Our product donations do go a long way, but what is more important is what Climbing for Spina Bifida is trying to accomplish.  The 67 highest peaks over 4,000 ft. in New England is one tremendous feat, but John and his climbing partner intend to do it over the next year or two by hiking mainly on weekends.  However, they are not the only team.  John has enlisted a climbing team in the West, and is working on a central team as we speak.

So, why is John and company doing this?  Here is an excerpt from John’s letter on the homepage:
As a lifelong hiker and avid outdoor enthusiast the idea to climb the highest 67 Summits came to me one day while driving home from the Hospital. After seeing my Daughter I was wondering what I could do to help others. I love to climb and this seemed like a great way to go about raising awareness and funds for Spina Bifida. I gave this a lot of thought and the more I thought about it the more I believed people would get behind me.

Our mission is to climb the highest 67 Summits in New England over 4000 feet. We are doing this to raise awareness and raise funds for the S.B.A.A./Mass http://www.msbaweb.org/ which really helps a lot of people. It is an 18 month Expedition which I expect to open a lot of eyes about S.B. I also feel that it will be a Spiritual Journey and a cleansing journey. I hope to touch a lot of people’s hearts.

Expedition Leader
John Page

Everyone at Eddie’s is very excited to get the chance to sponsor this great group of guys, and help out other organizations as well.  Both John and I agree that Vermonters helping Vermonters is the best way to do business!  There is a possibility that we will be hopping around New England with C4SB promoting them and our awesome energy bars!

Stay tuned for event developments!

Michael
Eddie’s Energy Bars