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Once Upon a Farm is the pioneer of cold-pressed, healthy meals for children of all ages. We offer 12 specially designed blends of whole fruits, vegetables and superfoods, specifically customized for three of the most important nutritional stages of an infant’s life as well as the first cold-pressed Applesauce on the market for all ages. All blends are free of concentrates, preservatives and processed purees, and are infant nutritionist and pediatrician recommended. Unlike typical shelf-stable baby food or applesauce, Once Upon a Farm uses high pressure pascalization (HPP), which preserves the flavors, aromas, colors, textures and nutrients of the whole ingredients. Packaged in convenient, refrigerated and re-sealable pouches, Once Upon a Farm is USDA Certified Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO Project Verified.  

HPP 101:  Unlike shelf-stable baby foods and applesauce, all Once Upon a Farm blends are created using high pressure pascalization (HPP) – a cold pressure process that does not use any heat, most commonly used in fresh pressed juices that preserves the nutrients, flavors, aromas, colors and textures and of whole, fresh ingredients. The result is a one-of-a-kind baby food and applesauce that delivers optimal taste and palate development. HPP also allows for a longer shelf-life (120-days post-production), offering parents more flexibility to feed little ones on their own terms without worry.

Family: Once Upon a Farm offers a delicious family of organic, cold-pressed, ready-to-eat meal pouches that are made with locally-sourced, fresh produce from California and Oregon and Washington. All meals are packaged in BPA-free, 3.5 oz. resealable pouches that encourage both spoon feeding and self-feeding and are perfect for throwing in a bag while on-the-go, or for traveling for easy mealtimes anywhere. The current lineup includes:

·       Simply Pure (for 5+ months)

o   These simple, gentle blends are made solely from fresh fruits that are perfectly suited for baby’s first food, designed to be easy on sensitive tummies and teaming with immunity-boosting vitamins. 

o   Flavors: Magic Velvet Mango and The Fairest of Pears

·       Simple Meals (for 7+ months)

o   More veggies please! Simple Meals support an infant’s broadening taste palate, incorporating high-fiber vegetables, along with tasty fruits into blends that aid key development in this growing stage.

o   Flavors: OhMyMegaVeggie, Green Kale & Apples, Mama Bear Blueberry and Wild Rumpus Avocado

·       Hearty Meals and Textures (for 9+ months)

o   Mealtime possibilities are endless with these blends boasting nutritious superfood pairings with quinoa, coconut and carob – perfect for little ones who are ready to graduate onto more balanced meals.

o   Flavors: Carrot-y Coconut-y Quinoa, Just Right Porridge, Sun-shiny Strawberry Patch, Gold-y Mango & the 3 Coconuts, and Caroberry Mousse

·       Meals and Sweet Alternatives (for tots 18+ months)

o   We all know sweet teeth are bound to appear at some point, so why not give growing tots this healthy, wholesome dessert alternative made with banana, cocoa, avocado and raspberry. 

o   Flavors: Chocolate Ever After

·        Applesauce Adventures

o   The newest offering and a healthy snack for all ages, these smooth and delicious applesauce blends are made with freshly picked organic and whole apples, and are perfect for people of any age to enjoy by itself, on top of yogurt, as an egg replacement in recipes or in a yummy smoothie!

o   Flavors: Straight from the Apple Tree, Spiced Apple and Sweet as Apple Pie

History: Once Upon a Farm was created in 2013 by Cassandra Curtis, a busy working mom of three with a background in health and wellness who grew frustrated with the lack of fresh baby food options that offered real ingredient integrity and transparency she valued – and knew other parents did too! Finding the time to shop, chop, prep and create nutrient-dense, delicious food for her children was not realistic. Unwilling to compromise convenience for the best nourishment her babies deserved, Curtis developed an HPP, organic, non-GMO baby food that infants of all stages would love and moms would feel proud buying. Curtis was quickly joined by Ari Raz, a passionate baby food visionary who discovered the power of providing high-quality infant nutrition after launching a fresh home delivery company, and was unable to keep up with consumer demand. Together, the two cultivated Once Upon a Farm bringing one-of-a-kind, farm-fresh organic baby food blends to parents nationwide.

Where to buy:     Once Upon a Farm is available online through the brand’s website as well as Amazon.com, and at traditional grocers nationwide including Wegmans and select Kroger stores, in addition to select Whole Foods Markets. The company also offers a new personalized Subscription Box Program with flexible auto-shipments at a savings of 17 percent off and free shipping. For more information on the Subscription Box Program or to find a store near you, please visit www.uponafarm.com.