Indianlife Foods,

Our appeal reaches far beyond the ethnic aisle and our quality products build traffic.

Indianlife enables home cooks to create authentic gourmet meals in minutes. We bring you the largest line of retail, deli case and foodservice options. All are vegetarian or vegan, with Certified Organic and wheat-free products available soon.

Our exclusive, time-tested recipes have passed from generation to generation. We use only the finest natural ingredients and aromatic spices. And we offer products with no artificial additives or flavorings.

View our Product List. Email us. Thank you for your time and consideration; And don’t hesitate to call us at 1-888-436-7888 or 604-205-9176 with any questions. I look forward to helping you capture this growing market.

Rakesh Raniga

INDIANLife

rakesh@indianlife.com

Did you know Flax Flaxseed was cultivated in Babylon as early as 3000 BC? That the plant is believed to have originated in Mesopotamia? In fact, flax has been cultivated since the Stone Age. In ancient Greece and Rome, flaxseeds were revered for their health benefits.

In the 8th Century King Charlemagne passed laws requiring the cultivation and consumption of flax, which led to flaxseed becoming popular in Europe for its many uses: culinary, medicinal, and weaving flaxseed fiber into linen. In the 17th century flax was first introduced and planted in Canada. Today Canada is one of the world’s major flax producers.

Modern research backs up the health benefits of flax. Flaxseed is rich in beneficial compounds including ALA (Alpha Lipoic Acid), heart-healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids, plant lignans and both soluble and insoluble fiber.

Indianlife Ancient Grains Organic Flax Wraps are full of the goodness that has made flax a healthy staple throughout history. With 3 grams of quality vegan protein and 2 grams of fiber in each, these wraps are destined to make some history of their own!

January 31 in New York, a U.S. district court judge decided that by March 31.  she will determine whether a landmark suit concerning GMOs will go to trial, according to New York’s Village Voice.

Last March, the Public Patent Foundation filed claims challenging the validity of 23 of Monsanto’s patents on behalf of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGTA) and 82 other farming associations.

This court case seeks to protect US farmers from genetic trespass by Monsanto’s GMO seed, which contaminates both organic and non GMO conventional crops. This contamination occurs naturally from wind and animal activity, leaving small family farms open to abusive lawsuits as they are accused of infringing on Monsanto patents.

These aggressive lawsuits have driven dozens of farmers into bankruptcy. And Monsanto’s reach is worldwide; their seed monopoly now controls the genetics of nearly 90% of corn, soybeans, cotton, canola and sugar beets.

Those targeted include farmers who purchased seeds from Monsanto and then violated their contracts by saving seeds for the next year’s planting. But throughout history, saving seed has been the way farmers, and crop diversity, have survived.

In India, farmer suicides are a tragic result of these predatory practices. In 1998, the World Bank forced India to open its seed sector to global corporations like Cargill, Monsanto and Syngenta. Farm saved seeds were replaced by corporate and GMO seeds, which need fertilizers and pesticides and cannot be saved.

As a result, poor peasant farmers must buy new seeds for every planting season at ever-higher prices, leading to increased poverty and indebtness.

This historic shift from saved seed to corporate seed monopoly also represents a dangerous shift from agricultural biodiversity to monoculture. Monocultures increase the risk of crop failure. For example, in Maharashtra’s Vidharbha region farmer suicides at one point numbered approximately 10 per day. This is also the region with the highest acreage of Monsanto’s GMO Bt cotton.

The farmers who entered the courtroom wanted to ensure the judge knows their survival depends on this lawsuit. Said one, “We’re not asking Monsanto for one penny. We just want justice for our farmers and we want court protection from Monsanto.”

Indianlife is a proud member of the Non-GMO Project. We thank you for standing up for family and organic farmers! Learn more at www.fooddemocracynow.org and www.nongmoproject.org/.

Wraps are a smart part of everyday eating. They’re easy to make with endless recipe options: hot, cold, vegetarian, vegan or with meat. They’re easy to portion out for economy or weight maintenance, and portable for on-the-go convenience. And they’re loved by kids as well as adults.

Indianlife wraps are top sellers because our secret recipe tastes great yet won’t crack or break even with the most demanding fillings. And now our All Organic Ancient Grains “superfood” wraps deliver our famous great tasting, easy-to-work with wraps plus the power of ancient grains and seeds that add healthy fiber, Omega-3 essential fatty acids and vegan protein to your fave wrap recipes!

Choose from delicious Organic include Organic Spelt (6 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein), Organic Chia Seed (5 grams of fiber and 8 grams of protein), and Organic Flax (2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein). And look for our all-organic Kamut® wrap coming soon!

Second to “naan” and now All Organic too!

We LOVE naan. Our famous whole wheat naan is a beloved family recipe, handed down through generations and traditionally baked in hot clay Tandoori ovens.

We’re pleased that you love it too and have made it a best seller!

Now the best is even BETTER. Introducing Indianlife All Organic Whole Wheat Naan. The same incredible, authentic taste our family—and your family— demands with organic certification and all organic peace of mind. So it’s good for you. And good for the earth.

Naan originated in the Northwestern frontier borders of India and Pakistan, but it’s become one of the world’s most popular breads.

Naan is traditionally served hot and brushed with ghee or butter, but our customers keep finding unique new ways to savor it: with gyros, cut into strips for dipping, or heaped with toppings for “naan pizza.”

How do YOU use Indianlife All Organic Whole Wheat Naan? Send us your favorite recipe, and we’ll post it on our blog. We’d love to hear from you!

Each year the staffers at Vegetarian Times are busy sipping, slurping, and nibbling their way down the aisles of groceries throughout the US, sampling foods and ingredients for possible entry in their prestigious annual Vegetarian Times Foodie Awards.

For 2011, 114 healthy vegetarian products in 26 categories were nominated. Their Indian Bites: www.vegetariantimes.com/features/1069  category spotlighted the crème de la crème in delicious, all natural healthy vegetarian or vegan Indian foods.

Vegetarian Times then asks their loyal readers to choose their favorites. This year, over 170,000 votes were cast at vegetariantimes.com.

We at Indianlife thank you, our loyal community members and Vegetarian Times readers, for choosing our delicious Indianlife Mixed Vegetable Samosas  for the honor of First Runner Up!.

You’re always the winner when you put Some Indianlife in Your Life! Originally from the Middle East, samosas are now one of the world’s most popular Indian recipes. In Canada they’re recognized as a national hors d’ouevre!

At INDIANLife® recipes have passed from generation to generation create our original all natural vegetarian Samosas. Our light, flaky Samosas pastry is blended from organic flour, sea salt and canola oil using ancient techniques, and wrapped around modern gourmet fillings of delicately spiced vegetables.

A family favorite, INDIANLife® Samosas are a great way to help kids eat a healthy diet. Our variety of flavours (Mixed Vegetable, Masala Vegetable, Vegetable Tofu, Spinach and Country Potato) ensures there’s one to please every palate! And each Samosa includes a side of our authentic Tamarind or mango chutney, the ideal accents for our taste-tempting triangles.

At Indianlife we’re concerned with hunger, and its devastating effects. As reported on George Stroumboupoulos’ website, http://www.cbc.ca/strombo/show-news/un-to-declare-famine-in-somalia.html,  World Food Programme is working to bring aid to the famine-struck populations in the Horn of Africa.

Food insecurity remains at emergency levels across parts of the Horn of Africa. Famine has been declared in Southern Somalia. And humanitarian organizations are struggling to cope with the influx of Somali refugees in Ethiopia and Kenya. Over 11 million people are affected.

We’re pleased to see the Canadian government will match donations made by Canadian citizens between July 6 and September 16, in addition to the $72 million it has already pledged in famine aid dollars.

The latest famine in Somalia highlights the urgent need to develop national and regional drought policies. Climate change and ongoing regional conflicts are a deadly combo that make fighting famine all the more difficult.

The World Meteorological Organization and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification are two organizations currently leading international efforts to address droughts, which are a growing problem worldwide. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that the world is becoming more drought-prone, and will see an increased frequency of droughts in the future. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has called for preparedness for an ongoing long period of drought over parts of the equatorial region.

Learn more about the work the WFP is doing here. And help combat climate change by using water more efficiently, and using Green Power when possible. In the US, visit www.epa.gov/greenpower/pubs/gplocator.htm to learn more. In Canada a good website to visit is: www.pollutionprobe.org/whatwedo/greenpower/consumerguide/index.htm

If you watch Food Network Canada, you know Mark McEwan. This popular Canadian Celebrity chef, based in Toronto, is the host of Food Network’s “The Heat with Mark McEwan”. He’s also on the menu to be Head Judge on the new Top Chef Canada.

To many Toronto foodies Mark may be best known for McEwan, his unique gourmet food store launched in 2009. For those seeking “foodie” Nirvana, this is Mecca. In addition to introducing incredible tastes and textures, with hard-to-find items unavailable anywhere else in Toronto, McEwan emphasizes local, fresh and organic ingredients. Almost half the store is dedicated to their signature “McEwan’s Own” products and deli items that showcase Mark’s delectable recipes, packaged for take-home convenience.

And what does Toronto’s hottest gourmet deli use to wrap up their incredible cuisine?

“We use Indianlife wraps for all of our signature wraps and have had an overwhelming response of positive feedback,” says McEwan Executive Chef Ivana Raca. “Finding great organic products is important to McEwan and to our clients. We are a busy store and having reliable suppliers who also deliver is vital to our success. We appreciate these things in Indianlife as much as we do their outstanding products.”

Everything about the store is a reflection of Mark’s distinctive style of cooking, which marries the essence of classical cuisine with contemporary flavour. Well, a hearty “thank you” to Mark, Ivana and all of the talented staff at McEwan from all of us at Indianlife!  We’re honoured to help you wrap up most fabulous culinary creations this side of Europe…and to be part of your exclusive product selection.

Keep watching Food Network Canada for rising star Ivana Raca and the legendary Mark McEwan…and stop by McEwan’s for one of their irresistible signature wraps. It’s another delicious way to put some Indianlife in your life!

Discover more about McEwan at www.mcewanfoods.com.

The picturesque beauty of Hawaii’s third largest Island, Oahu, has helped it earn its nickname  “The Gathering Place.” Oahu is home to the majority of Hawaii’s diverse population, a fusion of east and west cultures steeped in the values and traditions of the Native people.

Eco-friendly vibes run deep and clear here as the ocean waters. Down To Earth, a wonderful chain of all vegetarian organic and natural food stores in Hawaii, embodies this positive vibe and social consciousness.

Indianlife is proud to add our healthy vegetarian and vegan Indian foods to the terrific product selection at Down To Earth’s new Kapolei location on Oahu. Over 5000 people attended the grand opening! Congrats to the Down To Earth team on a fabulous launch. We welcome our Hawaiian Community Members to the Indianlife Family.

Aloha, and we hope to hear from you!

“Be the change you want to see in the world” may be the best-known quote from Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi’s ideals, philosophy and selfless dedication to social justice are the inspiration behind Child Haven International — a charity dedicated to helping destitute and orphaned children.

An ‘orphan’ is defined by the United Nations as a child who has ‘lost one or both parents’. Disabled, parentless, or socially disadvantaged children can all become destitute.

Child Haven International operates homes for children in India, Nepal, Tibet and Bangladesh. All of these countries are hard hit by poverty. And all of these children, united by despair, typically are not receiving even one good meal a day until they enter Child Haven International.

Child Haven International children are referred by local social welfare agencies. Guided by Gandhi’s principles, Child Haven International creates self-sufficiency for kids. Children (from birth to six years of age) referred to them receive full care through high school (Tenth Standard). Child Haven International also provides vocational training, giving each child the tools to enter local society as a self-sufficient adult.

In addition Child Haven International works tirelessly to improve the condition of women in these countries through direct employment, education, medical aid, legal aid, and training opportunities.

At Indianlife we’re proud to donate to Child Haven International. Visit their website, and you too can “be the change” and help change the lives of destitute children:

www.childhaven.ca

Children should play…learn… do their chores. But no child should ever go hungry. Many of us associate hunger and poverty with “other” countries.

But in an era of economic uncertainty poverty is hitting closer to home. Today countless children in North America start and end their day with debilitating hunger.

In the US, for example, a record 44.5 million Americans received Food Stamps in March 2011. The US Food Stamps federal assistance program really began in 1939 as the Great Depression ended. Discontinued in 1943, it was reinstated with the Food Stamp Act of 1964. This was part of President Lyndon B Johnson’s sweeping social safety net that included instituting the popular US Medicare Program for senior citizens.

In the US, the US Food Stamp program is under attack. Certain factions in Congress are proposing cuts and changes to the Food Stamp program that will be devastating to many who depend on the program as their last defense against hunger. As an Indianlife community member, you know the importance of healthy vegetarian and vegan food. If you are in the US you can take action here to help support the US Food Stamps Program: http://www.change.org/petitions/demand-congress-continue-funding-food-stamps-end-childhood-hunger

In Canada, income disparities are growing, and so are hunger statistics for children. Many people have found themselves losing full-time jobs or a percentage of income during the recent recession. And the expansion of the “low-wage” economy continues to turn more families into the “working poor.”

Today the figures for children caught in this tragic spiral are shocking: 37.8% of food bank clients in Canada are under 18. Households with children accessing food banks make up over half of food bank recipients.

At Indianlife we donate our manufacturing overages to North American Food banks, and we’re active in groups that fight hunger, poverty and hopelessness.

You can get involved too. Donating and volunteering at your local food bank is a good start! Find out where your local food bank is in the US: http://feedingamerica.org/foodbank-results.aspx Learn where your local food bank is in Canada at http://www.cafb-acba.ca/main.cfm.