Sponsored: The Care and Treatment of Cattle

Tim Dietz, Ridgefield Farm's  Ranch Manager and Steve Whitmire, owner of Brasstown Beef,  are both proud of the fact that Ridgefield Farm is GAP 4 (Global Animal Partnership www.globalanimalpartnership.org) and BQA (Beef Quality Assurance www.bqa.org) certified. These certifications address the humane treatment of animals.

Sponsored: The basics of beef — what do cows eat?

Based on a visit to Brasstown Beef (supplier for Ingles Markets)  for entire post: http://inglesinfoaisle.com/dirty-boots-and-the-basics-of-beef

Sponsored: Taste of Local in Waynesville

Ingles Markets in Waynesville: Barber Blvd. Thursday, December 15, 3-6 p.m.

Sponsored: What is that on top of my yogurt?

I normally buy plain yogurt and sometimes there's a slightly yellow liquid floating on top. What is that and is it still safe to eat the yogurt?

Sponsored: Smiling Hara Tempeh

Ingles warmly welcomes one of our newest LOCAL vendors, Smiling Hara Tempeh. 

Sponsored: Ingles warmly welcomes one of our newest LOCAL vendors...

Sunshine Sammies ice cream sandwiches are available in our FROZEN FOOD section.

Sponsored: What is Erythritol?

What is ERYTHRITOL? I noticed this ingredient on some stevia sweetener I bought at Ingles. 

Franklin gets answers on new Ingles project

Many rumors were put to rest Monday night as Ingles Market representatives laid out the plan for its newest grocery store in Franklin.

Sponsored: Taste of Local in Weaverville

ingles dietitianIngles Markets • Thursday, July 28th | 3-6pm

Ingles Markets in Weaverville, NC on Weaver Blvd. 

Meet some of our local farmers & suppliers for Ingles Markets and sample!

Sponsored: Added sugar

ingles dietitianThe new Nutrition Facts panel will go into effect in a little over a year (July 2018).  

For the first time the Nutrition Facts will feature a line for grams of added sugar.  Foods like plain milk, whole fruits, and canned or dried beans have naturally occurring sugars, but added sugar is "...sugar or syrup that is added to foods when they are processed or prepared." 

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