Category Archives: organic foods

Natural Foods- Progress, not Perfection

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Scott

I was recently offered membership to Natural Products Association.  I declined. Natural products are better than the usual junk foods that people eat, but given all of the synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides used in the growing process (and the … Continue reading →

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Low Blow

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Scott

If you look at the cereal section at MOM’s, one cereal in particular sticks out- Clifford Crunch.  It is the only cereal among dozens that has a cartoon character on the box.  Because of the picture of the Big Red … Continue reading →

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Frothy Market

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Scott

In theory, buying local is a great idea, but I believe we have hit the point where “local” has simply become another frothy and trendy marketing gimmick and it has lost its authenticity. Here are some recent headlines that have … Continue reading →

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The OTA

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Scott

This past year I was fortunate to be elected to the Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors.  Of the 15 board members, I am the only newcomer. Given my time constraints with MOM’s and my family, I was reluctant to … Continue reading →

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Firing Bullets

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Scott

Jim Collins just came out with a good business book called “Great By Choice.”  He discusses testing business concepts- likens such tests to firing bullets instead of cannonballs.  That’s pretty much how we operate here at MOM’s- we cautiously test … Continue reading →

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My life with the A List

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Scott

Occasionally I am asked what my favorite products are.  Here is my A List of products, and why… Nature’s Gate Biotin shampoo- makes my hair look dirty, which *I think* makes it look better. Jason toothpaste gel- solid, foamy, good … Continue reading →

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Veggie Love

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Scott

I received this awesome picture from a customer with the caption “Even Potatoes Love MOM’s”. It brings back the memory of when I was courting my wife some 25 years ago.  One of my many very “smooth” tactics was to … Continue reading →

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How Time Flies

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Scott

This past Saturday, July 2nd, was the 24th anniversary of Organic Foods Express’ first transaction (later to become MOM’s Organic Market).  The grand total came to $52, but it seemed to us like a million dollars. I’ll always remember that day.  My … Continue reading →

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Sam and Ralph

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Scott

  Whole Foods was essentially our first major competitor when in 1990, Fresh Fields (soon to be purchased by WF) opened a mile up the street from our tiny retail outlet in Rockville. People frequently ask me how we’ve been able … Continue reading →

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