Late July Organic Snacks

Celebrate!

Here's our perfect recipe for a fun & festive day:

• A refreshing drink
• Slice of lime
• A bag (or two) of our SubLime Multigrain Tortilla Chips
• Sunshine

 Cheers!

 

Late July Supports GMO Labeling & Prop 37 in California!

As a mom and a CEO of an organic food company, I have always believed fundamentally in the consumer's right to know what's in the food they eat. Late July has been guided by this belief since our founding almost 10 years ago and last month we proudly made a $25,000 donation to the California Right to Know Initiative! 

The California Right to Know Initiative is working to bring awareness to the importance of a yes vote on Proposition 37 in the upcoming November California election.  Prop 37 or the California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act would require food producers to label food sold in retail outlets if it contains genetically engineered ingredients. 

I believe that success in California and the passing of this law would create ripples of positive change throughout the United States and I was proud to see the Late July logo next to the many amazing organic brands also supporting Prop 37.

We're in the home stretch, so if GMO labeling is important to you, be a force for change and help the effort!  To learn more about GMOs, the campaign effort and to donate please visit the CA Right to know website at http://www.carighttoknow.org/.

Join Us Over on Facebook for a Coupon!

We want to make this your best summer ever! As a thank you to all our loyal customers we now offer an e-coupon to everyone who likes our Facebook page! Stock up for the weekend and tell your friends!

Our R&D Team

Meet two members of Late July's R&D team, my sons.  When not in school, they are busy testing new products, making suggestions on our current ones and reminding me of what's really important.  My 9 year old is most proud of his contribution to our Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips & my youngest, who hopes to be a chef one day, especially loves that he suggested more lime in the Mild Green Mojo!  As a mom & CEO I'm so thankful my kids enjoy the important role they play at Late July!  I'd love to hear how other family businesses incorporate their children.

New Website & Online Store Coming Soon!!!

We've taken down our old online store in advance of a NEW, much improved website coming soon! In the meantime, please visit one our online retailer partners or call us @ 888-85-SNACK to order.

Amazon.com

Plum Market

Green Polka Dot Box

Nutricity

If you are an online retailer of our products & would like to be added to this list please email info@latejuly.com with your information!  Thanks & happy spring!!

How Sweet It Is!

 This past fall Whole Foods came to our offices and put together this cool slide show about us! It's a chance to learn a little more about Late July and see us in action! It was especially fun for my sons who are very proud to be part of the company and have been a BIG part of our latest launch into chips (although their hair is a bit shorter now)!  

By the way, the new product we're testing in the video is our latest multigrain tortilla chip - How Sweet Potato It Is! (pictured below) They're certified organic, whole grain, gluten free, non GMO, peanut/tree nut free & delicious just like our original three. As a small, independent, organic brand we truly appreciate it every time you choose to buy one of our products.  

Here's a link to Whole Foods' blog with the complete write up: Whole Story - Supplier Stories: Late July Organic Snacks.  

 

Around the World in A Lunchbox!

After a wonderful summer vacation that ended way too soon, the school year is upon us!  Thank you for including Late July in your child's lunchbox this year!  In celebration of all the lunches being packed for the new school season I wanted to share this fun menu my boys came up with.  I would love to see what you're packing too. With hundreds of lunches ahead of me, I can use all the good ideas I can get!

Lunch From Around the World - One of my 5 year old's favorite Apps ( Maverick Software's More Buffet ) allows him to choose a country off a world map and "cook" different native dishes.  It's a really fun App and inspired my boys to plan a week of Around the World Lunches! Hope I can pull it off!

MONDAY: Mexico!

Burrito, Chips & Salsa: To make an easy kid-friendly salsa, add organic lime, onions & jalapenos to Bionaturae Organic Strained Tomatoes.  Pack with our Organic Sea Salt Tortilla Chips.   Serve papaya on the side!  If you don't have time to make a burrito, I recommend Evol's 80% Organic Bean & Cheese.

TUESDAY: Japan!

Veggie Nori Rolls: Use Emerald Cove Organic Toasted Nori Sheets - This day was both of my boy's favorite! Let your kids decide what veggies to use & make them together the night before.  We usually use carrots & cucumbers because they store well overnight. Edamame and Fuji apple slices on the side. (Japan's most popular apple)

WEDNESDAY: Italy!

Mini Italians: Rudi's Organic Whole Wheat Hot Dog Rolls, Organic Valley cheddar, organic ham, pickles, shredded lettuce, tomato, vinegar, olive oil & a touch of oregano. Thermos of minestrone soup.  Grapes & a plum on the side.

THURSDAY: USA!

Thanksgiving Sandwiches! Turkey on wheat with cranberry sauce & stuffing!  Late July Dude Ranch Multigrain Chips! Uncle Matt's single serve organic orange juice! Homemade oatmeal raisin cookies and Peeled Snack's Farmer's Market Trio on the side!

FRIDAY: France!

Croque Monsieur or Madame (make it heart shaped). French string beans. Make it yourself parfait - pack Stonyfield Organic French Vanilla Yogurt, granola & berries separately for your child to mix together at lunch! 

Happy back-to-school everyone, please share some of your good ideas!

Summer Vacation Fades to Memory...

Thank you summer vacation for being so awesome. You went by way too fast, but I love you anyway! With back-to-school reminders all around, I took some time to look through my pictures and get lost in the memories of this summer's ferry rides, picnics with friends and lazy afternoons on the beach with my boys.  In the immortal words of E.B White's Stuart Little, "Never forget your summertimes."  I promise not to forget this one!

It's Time For Late July! Celebrate With A FREE Case Of Chips!!

 
Usually, the first question I get when I meet new people..."Why'd you name your company Late July?"  For me, this picture says it all.  Late July is the sweet spot of summer.  The perfect moment.  The carefree feeling of childhood and a deep connection to nature.  Eight years ago I set out to create a brand of organic snacks guided by all those things so, of course, I named it Late July!  

To celebrate, I want to hear why YOU love this time of year! Tell us on our website, Facebook or Twitter!  Every Friday until the end of July our favorite answer from the week will get a FREE case of our new chips! 

Full disclosure, my birthday is also July 30th...which might also have something to do with it!

Hope you're having a great summer!

Nicole

A New Season Of Summer Camp Begins & Late July Teams With the American Camp Association to Send Kids to Camp!

As I get my boys ready for the first day of summer camp next week, I feel so grateful for the positive impact camp has had on my family. After the unexpected death of my father two years ago, it was summer camp that helped my oldest son find the way back to his carefree, happy seven-year-old self.  All children deserve the chance to experience the simple joys of childhood.

By donating 10 percent of profits from our new line of Organic Multigrain Snack Chips to the ACA Send a Child to Camp Fund, we hope to help children all over the country have the chance to explore in the woods, swim in the ocean, sit by a campfire under a starlit sky, and experience all the other reasons our company is named Late July. 

My two sons can't wait to start camp next week and I feel so fortunate they are able to have such an amazing summer! Thank you for helping Late July make the camp experience possible for other families with each & every purchase of our new chips!

Learn more about about our partnership:  Download the Late July ACA Media Announcement & help us make a difference today!