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Sam Mogannam says they adhere to several basic principles as a successful business strategy that has served them well since the specialty grocery store started. Staff: We strive to create a learning and rewarding workplace for our staff. Staff members are encouraged to taste everything, work on our farms, and frequent events at 18 Reasons, our non-profit community art & food space.  Food classes happen all the time. We take care of our staff: each member is eligible for employersponsored health insurance, receives a meal with their shift, and is offered a generous discount. We want staff to be able to afford life in San Francisco and build a career as part of our BiRite family. Producers: We have a deep appreciation and respect for our vendors.  We don’t just taste the final product—we get to know the person who grows, raises, and crafts it.  By getting to know the farmer, fisherman, rancher, and artisan, we better appreciate their art, dedication and passion. As a result, we’re better stewards of their hard work.

Signs educate shoppers about the flavor profiles of Bi-Rite’s gourmet deli foods.

realize that where we shop and what we eat has an impact on our environment. We hope our guests choose to shop at Bi-Rite because they want that impact to be a positive impact. Since our inception we’ve made decisions that minimize impact on natural resources, including using “green” paper products, composting organic waste, and recycling. We were proud when the practices we had in place earned us the official certification of San Francisco Green Business.

Guests: We  treat our customers like guests in our own home. Their passion, enthusiasm, and desire to celebrate food are a constant source of inspiration for us; we learn from them every day. Several of our staff members have started out as guests. Environment: As a society, we

A Family of Businesses
When Sam Mogannam took over Bi-Rite Market from his father and uncle in 1998, he brought a chef’s perspective from years of running his own restaurant: treat customers as guests in your own home, pay meticulous attention to detail in how you

Supporting the Local Community
Through donations of food, staff time, and other resources, Bi-Rite Market supports a wide variety of local non-profit and community organizations including: The Women’s Building: Provides girls and women with the tools and resources for full and equal participation in society. NextCourse: Nextcourse is a community food and nutrition initiative that was founded in 2003 by a group of Bay Area chefs, restaurateurs, farmers, and food justice professionals seeking to improve the health of San Francisco Communities through innovative and collaborative programs that inspire people to purchase, cook and eat healthier, locally produced foods. La Cocina: The mission of La Cocina is to cultivate low-income food entrepreneurs as they formalize and grow their businesses by providing affordable commercial kitchen space, industry-specific technical assistance and access to market opportunities.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of inStorebuyer - March 2011

inStorebuyer - March 2011
Editor's note - Where Innovation Starts
IDDBA Reveals Star Speakers for 2011 Show
MaMa Rosa’s Introduces Pizza Grillers
DCI Cheese Enters Merger Agreement with Saputo
Caravan Names Director, Food Ingredient Sales
RBA to Relocate Headquarters
Expert Baker Joins New French Bakery Team
Blommer Chocolate Receives Record Cocoa Shipment
U.S. Bakers Win SIGEP Bread Cup in Italy
A TASTE OF ITALY
What Uncle Giuseppe’s Shoppers Say
Legislation Focuses on Food Safety
ALERT TECHNOLOGY
INVESTING IN FOOD SAFETY
A Guide to Graduation Cake Licensing
Another Decorative Idea
Your Options
Related Definitions
Cakes Rise Above Challenges
Deli Sandwiches Bring Variety to the Table
Get Into Whole Grains
Label Reading 101
Other Healthy Tips
Whole-Grain Ingredients
Dine In and Drive Thru Dinners
San Francisco Natural
A True Neighborhood Grocer
Supporting the Local Community
Specialty Gourmet Goes MAINSTREAM
Product Trends
SOFT AND FRESH
Soft & Fresh Cheese Varieties
Ad Index
Feeling Left Out
White Paper
Valuable Lessons
Back to School Promotions
Special Report - Cakes
Special Report - Cookies
Special Report - Donuts
Special Report - Muffins
Special Report - Brownies
Special Report - Wrap up
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Editor's note - Where Innovation Starts
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - IDDBA Reveals Star Speakers for 2011 Show
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - DCI Cheese Enters Merger Agreement with Saputo
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - RBA to Relocate Headquarters
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Blommer Chocolate Receives Record Cocoa Shipment
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - U.S. Bakers Win SIGEP Bread Cup in Italy
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - A TASTE OF ITALY
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - White Paper
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Valuable Lessons
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Back to School Promotions
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Special Report - Cakes
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Special Report - Cookies
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Special Report - Donuts
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Special Report - Muffins
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Special Report - Wrap up
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - What Uncle Giuseppe’s Shoppers Say
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - ALERT TECHNOLOGY
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - INVESTING IN FOOD SAFETY
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Another Decorative Idea
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Your Options
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Related Definitions
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Cakes Rise Above Challenges
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Deli Sandwiches Bring Variety to the Table
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - 29
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Label Reading 101
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Whole-Grain Ingredients
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Dine In and Drive Thru Dinners
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - San Francisco Natural
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - A True Neighborhood Grocer
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - 41
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Supporting the Local Community
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Specialty Gourmet Goes MAINSTREAM
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Product Trends
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - SOFT AND FRESH
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Soft & Fresh Cheese Varieties
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inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Ad Index
inStorebuyer - March 2011 - Feeling Left Out
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