16 Bay Area Black-Owned Businesses to Support This Holiday Season

December 6, 2024

Skip the big-box stores with mass-produced items and support Black-owned businesses instead, where you’ll find thoughtful and sustainable gifts, and your dollars go right back into our vibrant Bay Area community.

Foodwise Farmers Market Holiday Guide graphic with wreath at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market stand

Foodwise’s Farmers Market Winter Holiday Guide

November 28, 2024

Find delicious and unique gifts while supporting local farmers and food crafters at Foodwise farmers markets.

Sara Calvosa Olson on Sustainable Food Gathering and Supporting Native Communities

November 15, 2024

Sara Calvosa Olson’s communal and reciprocal approach to cooking and gathering came from her parents, a Karuk mother and a Calabrese-American father.

Meet the ‘Mama-Taught’ Chef Making Traditional Navy Bean Pies

November 8, 2024

Meet the co-founder of Baby Bean Pie, which offers traditional navy bean pies at the farmers market.

Volunteer of the Month: Sally Maccoun

November 7, 2024

A Ferry Plaza Farmers Market supporter for 30 years, Sally Maccoun has quickly become a regular volunteer for our education programs.

Foodwise Farmers Market Fall Feast Guide graphic with winter squash

Foodwise’s Farmers Market Fall Feast Guide

November 1, 2024

Stock up for your farm-fresh feast and support local farms at Foodwise farmers markets.

The Shroom Boom: Four Generations of Organic Mushroom Farming at Far West Fungi

October 25, 2024

At Far West Fungi, their innovative uses for mushrooms have planted the spores for a tight-knit community of fungi fans and growers.

Christine and Audrey stand inside a pink under a banner labeled 'Handmade Gelato'

Meet the Pastry Chef Serving Farm-Fresh, Plant-Based Gelato

October 4, 2024

At Flora Gelateria, Christine Law offers a variety of dairy-free gelato flavors that you can enjoy in a cup or over a warm, fresh waffle.

Intern Spotlight: Anna Haubrich and Sam Kaplan

October 2, 2024

Thank you to Events Interns Anna Haubrich and Sam Kaplan who supported our fundraising efforts at Foodwise Summer Bash.

Maria Gonzalez holds a plate of vegan ceviche with tortilla chips.

9 Recipes Celebrating the Cuisines of Latin America From Latine Chefs

September 20, 2024

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with nine recipes by local Latine chefs, cookbook authors, and food makers.

Someone poses in front of Mi Comedor's farmers market stand

Hispanic Heritage Month: Food Businesses to Celebrate at the Farmers Market

September 13, 2024

Celebrate these Latine entrepreneurs and the diverse culinary traditions, delicious food, and talent they bring to the Bay Area.

Meet Our Team: Marcelo Clark

September 12, 2024

Marcelo Clark is Foodwise’s Youth Education Manager, overseeing our Foodwise Kids and Foodwise Teens programs.