Rivenrock Gardens Cactus Blog

   Rivenrock Gardens is being evaluated by Whole Foods as a
supplier of Organic Edible Cactus!
   Yes, this is good news indeed, we’ve been pursuing supplying
large distributors such as Whole Foods for a few years now. This is
the first big indication that such a huge distribution company
might actually buy from us.
   Such a move would benefit us and our customers… due to the
high price of transportation for little batches of cactus, and the
attendant costs associated with processing numerous small batches,
we can sell cactus wholesale to a large company such as Whole
Foods, and they will distribute it through their huge network and
bring it to many markets around the country. Our customers who buy
from us over the mail, will be able to go and get just the amount
they need for that week, one pound, two pounds, and be able to get
it like-as-not for less on a ‘per-pound’ basis than we can sell it
to them through the mail system. It is a win-win situation for us
all.
   But, Whole Foods still seems unsure of the suitability of cactus
sales to the public… what we need to do is convince them there is
a market out there.
   What we are asking our customers and readers to do is next time
you are in Whole Foods, mention our cactus to their produce
manager, let him know you would be a buyer for cactus since you
likely are already… that you appreciate the quality and growing
practices of Rivenrock Gardens, and could they please send an e-mail
to the buyers in Vernon California to let them know that there is
indeed a market built up… and with their marketing saavy, it will
only grow.
   While we’re at it, if you are in Trader Joe’s or other health
food stores, let them know we offer pricing incentives for quantity
buyers, you might well be able to buy your cactus from us through
such an outlet for a lower price.
   We desire to ‘turn-the-world-onto’ this wonderful food source.
And you, the reader and buyer hold the key.

   Thanks,
John and Vickie
Rivenrock Gardens