B.E.A.N., LLC making significant impact on Midwest economy and society

Aug. 18, 2011 - PRLog -- B.E.A.N., LLC, a company focused on building food systems and businesses that address the Midwest’s greatest food challenges, announces today that it has invested more than $2 million dollars into local food economies throughout the Midwest, and has also created more than 100 jobs for residents of these states since its founding in 2007.

B.E.A.N., LLC, parent company of organic produce and natural grocery delivery service Green B.E.A.N. Delivery, as well as Tiny Footprint Distribution, The Feel Good Farm and Farm to Kitchen Foods has invested nearly $2 million in local foods, $240,000 in transportation and $157,195 in refrigeration throughout Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The company has cultivated 60 acres of farmland at The Feel Good Farm in Sheridan, Ind., and is converting that land from conventional to organic.

“As a dynamic food company, we are taking a multifaceted approach to building local food systems and businesses that address our communities’ greatest food challenges,” said Matt Ewer, co-owner of Green B.E.A.N. Delivery. “When our customers support us, they are also supporting a number of other local businesses, and their dollars are staying in the local community."

As a company that’s dedicated to the health, success and sustainability of non-profits in the communities it serves, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery has now donated more than 40,000 pounds, or 20 tons, of fresh produce donations to more than 160 community organizations and events.

Founded by husband and wife team, Matt Ewer and Elizabeth Blessing, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery makes organic produce and natural groceries convenient, affordable and accessible to Midwest communities. Focused on home delivery, the company distributes organic, local and sustainably grown foods directly to consumers’ doorsteps.

Since launching in Indianapolis in 2007, Green B.E.A.N. Delivery has expanded to serve the communities of Fort Wayne, Ind., Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio and Louisville, Ky.

For more information on Green B.E.A.N. Delivery, visit www.GreenBEANDelivery.com or follow them on Twitter at @GreenBEANOhio.

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Green B.E.A.N. Delivery is an online home delivery service that provides organic produce and natural groceries to its members. Currently serving greater Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Ind., Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus, Ohio, and Louisville, Ky., the company provides an avenue for local artisans and farmers to share their crafts and talents with community members. “B.E.A.N.” stands for the principles that guide the company’s mission: Biodynamic, Education, Agriculture and Nutrition. Green B.E.A.N. Delivery has a passion for giving back to the communities in which they do business. Other company initiatives include The Feel Good Farm, a 60 acre certified organic farm that grows a variety of crops; Farm to Kitchen Foods, homemade food crafted by Executive Chef Brandon Hamilton; Tiny Footprints Distribution, focused on distributing locally made products to retail stores; and Cool School Lunch, organic and all-natural foods for schools and non-profit organizations.