1. Share Your Bag of One Planet Organic Granola

    imageOne Planet Organic Granola has partnered with Bay Area food banks for a “Share Your Bag of Granola!” promotion. For every bag of One Planet purchased at Mollie Stone’s now through March 30, 2013, One Planet will donate a bag of wholesome granola to our local food banks. Founder & CMO Sandra Madanat told us: “We created our company with the intention of being aware, not only of the food we eat but the community around us. We are thankful to be in a position to partner with our local Food Banks and are thrilled to give back to our community!”

    One Planet is dedicated to nourishing families all over the planet with delicious and organic foods made from the highest quality ingredients. Mother and daughter team Rana and Sandra Madanat launched One Planet from their small town café in Ross, California in 2010. Their company believes their granola and sustainable practices reflect the deep belief that living consciously is the essence of making our own well being.

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  2. The First of Many Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Mollie Stone’s

    imageMollie Stone’s is the first California-based grocery store to offer ChargePoint Electric Vehicle Charging Stations!

    We are excited to make the electric vehicle charging stations available to our Sausalito customers beginning on February 7, 2013 and will soon install stations at our Burlingame and Palo Alto locations. Customers are offered one hour of free charging while they are shopping at Mollie Stone’s.

    Mollie Stone’s has partnered with the ChargePoint network of charging stations and smart phone applications. These free mobile apps provide an easy way to locate stations, get directions, and start or stop a charging session remotely.

  3. Interview with Daryl Groom of Colby Red Wine

    When we found out about the heart touching and inspiring background of Colby Red Wine, we got in touch with the winemaker, Daryl Groom, to get the full story.

    imageDaryl Groom is an Australia native that has been in the wine industry for over 25 years. He spent 16 years as senior red winemaker at Penfolds in Australia before joining Alexander Valley’s Geyser Peak Winery in 1989. There, he earned eight national and international awards for Winery of the Year and Winemaker of the Year. When Geyser Peak was acquired by Beam Wine Estates, Daryl became the VP of Operations & Winemaking and managed a variety of their wineries throughout Northern California and the Central Coast. Today, he produces Colby Red Wine in California and is the winemaker at Groom Wineries in the Barossa Valley of Southern Australia.

    Keep reading for our interview with Daryl!

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  4. Colby Red Wine, Supporting Charities That Promote Heart Health

    Colby Red, a California Red Wine Blend made by Australian winemaker Daryl Groom, is dedicated to raising awareness for heart disease. The proceeds support charities that promote heart health. The Groom Family has made significant donations to the American Heart Association, Mended Little Hearts, Children’s Heart Camps, families in need and many other cardiac research organizations. Proceeds from sales of Colby Red at Mollie Stone’s will go to local cardiac health organizations.

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  5. 2nd Annual Cans for Fans: Help end hunger this holiday season

    imageIn an effort to end hunger this holiday season, Mollie Stone’s will donate a can to our local food banks on behalf of our Facebook followers from December 4, 2012 through January 4, 2013. Help us feed those in need by Liking our Facebook Page, selecting your preferred food bank (San Francisco & Marin Food Banks or Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties), and Sharing Cans for Fans with your Facebook friends to help us make a bigger impact. It only takes a minute to make a difference!

    All of us at Mollie Stone’s Markets are excited about our 2nd Annual Cans for Fans, a virtual can drive on our Facebook Page. Keep reading to learn more about why this important issue is worthy of your support, and how Cans for Fans works. Then, click here to go to Cans for Fans on Facebook.

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