Saturday, June 22nd, 2024
Summer is almost here and we're getting ready to celebrate! 🎉 🌞 🕶️ Join us on Saturday, June 22nd for 10% OFF STOREWIDE, a chance to win some amazing gift baskets, and we'll have demos from some of our lovely local vendors. It’s a great time to pick up some summer essentials and find some new favourites! 🌻🤗 ❤️
Read MoreSpring cleaning and gardening go hand in hand with these ingenious tips for repurposing unused mugs, pots, and containers into delightful plant vessels, saving money and decluttering in the process. Whether you have a sprawling garden or a modest windowsill, embrace the chance to unleash your creativity through DIY upcycling while nurturing your green companions.
Read MoreThis month we’re introducing you to Asha Wheeldon, the maker behind Vancouver company Kula Foods, who brings us a line of plant-based foods combining vibrant flavours from her cultural heritage with locally-sourced ingredients. Through Kula, Asha is on a mission not only to deliver delicious, Afro-Vegan inspired nourishment, but also to unite people through food—fostering connections, and promoting wellness through events, partnerships, and education.
Read MoreAwareness of the growing problem of food waste has been on the rise lately, so we’re excited to bring you the story behind another business that’s helping to solve this issue. The Pretty Ugly company saves tomatoes that are still good enough to eat— but not perfect enough for store shelves—and transforms them into some darn tasty salsas. The perfect pairing? Their line of tortilla chips, made with spent grain from breweries. Co-founder Lysanne Bourret shares how this Montreal-based company went from an idea to a successful coast-to-coast business.
Read MoreSaturday, April 27th, 2024 at Pomme Port Coquitlam and Pomme Nanaimo
We’re celebrating Earth Month with a special sales event on April 27th! Everything in the store is 10% off all day, so it’s a great time to stock up on your favourite sustainable and ethically-made products! Plus you can enter to win fab gift baskets full of zero-waste, eco-friendly items. 🌍 👊 We'd love to see you 💚💙💚
Read MoreCarrying on the family business of traditional bread making started by their father, Olivier, is the brother and sister team of Solal and Thais Audibert who run Olivier’s Breads (Olivier’s La Boulangerie) in Coquitlam. These delicious breads have come to be a favourite at Pomme, enjoyed for not only their taste, but the fact that all their products are made with as few ingredients as possible and nothing artificial. Olivier’s daughter Thais tells us how it all started with her father back in France.
Read MoreMarch means spring is almost here, and that has us extra focussed on fresh, green things! Microgreens keep sprouting up in more varieties and continue to be very popular, and we’re not surprised—microgreens are fantastic!
Read MoreSaturday, March 9th, 2024
Pomme's 10th Birthday on March 9th promises to be an incredible celebration! Enter to win amazing prizes, including FREE GROCERIES FOR A YEAR ($5,200 value)! Enjoy door crashers, a 10% storewide discount, and exclusive 1-day deals. From 10 - 4 we’ll have free cake, coffee, samples, demos, and you can give our prize wheel a spin! Hope you can make it!
Read MoreWe’re delighted to bring you our interview with Gina Arsens, founder and CEO of Vancouver company Yumasoy, maker of OmNoms—those amazingly flavourful, wholesome and scrumptious plant-based meat alternatives. OmNoms was created to help make it easy and convenient to eat a plant-based diet, without giving up taste or compromising your standards for healthy ingredients. With flavours like Mediterranean, Teriyaki, Thai Yellow Curry, and Original (so you can get creative with your own seasonings), your taste buds will be very satisfied. Read on to hear how it all began.
Read MoreThe start of a new calendar year is often a time for reevaluating our routines and setting goals, particularly as it comes on the heels of the (well-deserved) indulgences of the holiday season. It’s all well and good to make plans for a fresh start and a reset if you feel motivated to do so, but implementing too many changes at once, in the depth of winter, might not be a recipe for long-term success. Instead, consider a seasonal approach, aligning shifts in your routines with the cycles of nature.
Read MoreSupporting local, sustainable farms is a principle we share with this month’s featured Meet the Maker, Desiree Lyver, founder of Hornby Island Tea. She wanted to start a business that would support practices that were good for both our planet and our bodies, and crafting herbal tea blends with local herbs fit this model perfectly. Hornby Island teas are blended in Fanny Bay on Vancouver Island with locally-grown herbs from Hornby Island, along with tea carefully selected from sustainably sourced family-run farms in India and South Africa for unique flavour profiles with health benefits.
Read MoreSaturday, February 3rd, 2024
Join us for 15% OFF ALL DAY on Super Saturday!! We’d love to see you! ❤️
Read MoreThis month’s Meet the Makers interview is with Rouvé Hembling, the founder of Your Green Kitchen, the eco-friendly company from Nakusp, BC, that helps you transition to using less plastic in your kitchen and home with reusable, organic cotton fabric bowl covers, tea towels, produce bags, tote bags and more—all while enjoying the beauty of nature-themed local artwork.
Read MoreThis month, we’re delving into the world of coffee substitutes with the herbal coffee alternative, Raven Roast. This Slocan Valley based business was founded by Brendan Murray-Nellis, an acupuncturist and former coffee enthusiast. We checked in with Brendan's wife, Rachelle, who joined the venture in 2017 and shares her husband's deep passion for the soothing blends that comprise Raven Roast's line of mindfully sourced, organic products. These blends aren't just delicious; they also offer a harmonious experience, leaving you relaxed, energized, and in balance, all without the downsides of caffeine.
Read MoreThere's nothing quite like settling in with a captivating book or binge-watching your favorite series on a cozy autumn night. And what pairs perfectly with these moments of literary or cinematic indulgence? A mouth watering, irresistible snack, obviously! While snack foods are often perceived as guilty pleasures, the truth is, you don't have to compromise between healthiness and tastiness. There are tons of fall-friendly, healthy snack options that will elevate your cozy nights to a whole new level.
Read MoreSaturday, November 18th, 2023
We have a Customer Appreciation Day coming up on Saturday, November 18th at both Pomme locations: Port Coquitlam and Nanaimo! It means the world to us to be part of the beautiful local community and to have your continued support. Let’s celebrate together! You'll be able to shop for 10% OFF storewide, connect with some of our local vendors who will being doing demos and providing samples, and you can enter to win some fantastic gift baskets filled with premium, all-natural health and wellness products! Plus, you can give our prize wheel a spin from 10 - 4 (everyone’s a winner!) We can't wait to see you. ❤️
The brisk October air invites us to indulge in cozy comforts like clutching a steaming mug of tea, latte, or a revitalizing beverage. These warm elixirs serve as morning motivators, evening wind-downs, or soothing self-care respites during hectic days. What's more, they come with the added benefit of incorporating healing herbs and spices into your daily routine, complementing your wellness regimen and harnessing nature's therapeutic powers. Discover a selection of our favorite earthy, invigorating herbs and spices to elevate your hot drinks, keeping you in harmony with the season and supporting your well-being.
Read MoreWhat do you get when you blend together the ethos of an ethical, earth-friendly, heart-centred business with all-natural, high-quality ingredients and a generous dose of creativity, fun, and rebel spirit? You get the revolutionary success story of Routine! Founded by sisters-in-law Neige and Pippa back in 2012 in Calgary, Routine has grown over the years thanks to their wildly popular, beautiful and effective products, a loyal fanbase, and an ever-evolving range of naturally scented deodorants, body, and hair care products.
Read MoreIt’s a pleasure to introduce you to Kimberly and Jasmine, the mother-daughter team behind Big Mountain Foods! This Vancouver company was one of the pioneers in the plant-based protein movement, bringing veggie patties to the market in the 1980s. Continuing to innovate and expand, their recent development of revolutionary soy-free tofu products is ensuring that their mission of “creating food for everyone at the dinner table” is being met. Learn more about this fantastic family business in our mini interview.
Read MoreWith the abundance of fresh produce at this time of year, quick pickling (also known as refrigerator pickling) is a fantastic way to capture and extend the flavours of late summer. You can transform seasonal vegetables like cucumbers, carrots, and peppers into tangy and crunchy variations that serve as a vibrant accompaniment to meals, adding a burst of flavour and a zesty twist. The quick pickling method is practically foolproof and you can enjoy your creation in just a few hours!
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