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blue ridge food ventures

blue ridge food ventures
Oct 2015
Veggie Mates
No Evil Foods is saving the world, one plant-based “sausage” at a time
Apr 2014
Pro Tips
An Asheville doctor launches a local line of probiotic supplements
Dec 2013
On the Rise
Home Free Bagels uplifts the homeless
Jul 2013
25 Reasons Our Food Scene Rocks
True. We're biased. But we can't imagine a better place than the mountains to meet your local farmer, become a food entrepreneur, nosh on artisan eats, and savor a pint (or three).

Jan 2013
Health On Wheels
Wingbean satisfies wholesome cravings with vegan meal deliveries

Oct 2012
The Cake Maven
A local cheesecake baker builds on her passion to create a sweet enterprise
Oct 2011
One-stop Shop
Hit the Holiday Market hosted by Blue Ridge Food Ventures to find tasty presents with local flavor
Sep 2011
From Bavaria with Love
A German expat elevates the local ideal of great pretzels

Jun 2011
The Breakfast Club
An outdoors-loving couple raise the bar for campsite cooking
Apr 2011
Mountain Medicine
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
Oct 2010
Second Harvest
Winter Sun Farms keeps summer and fall’s flavors on hand
Sep 2010
The Ghost With the Most
A scorching pepper from India brings a distinct heat to Smoking J’s latest sauce
Jul 2010
Tastes of the Town

Sep 2009
A Sprouting Tradition
Bamboo beats out cucumbers in the pickle jar