Two Moms Give Birth To Baby Food Company

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Nutrition / Diet
Article Date: 09 Nov 2007 - 9:00 PST

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Jack's Harvest frozen organic baby food is now available for purchase online to parents and babies nationwide. Certified 100 percent organic, Jack's Harvest baby food is hand-prepared in small batches, then quickly frozen with no artificial ingredients, additives, preservatives or fillers - and no added salt, modified starches or sugars.

Co-owner Heather Schoenrock began her quest for the healthiest, most nutritious and delicious baby food in 1999 when her first daughter, Lucy, was born. Unable to find it, she began making it herself. "In the past few years, research has confirmed what has always been apparent to me - pesticides, fertilizers, hormones and GMOs do not belong in our children's bodies," said Schoenrock. Heather's passion has now grown into Jack's Harvest, a frozen organic baby food company named after her third child, son Jack.

Jack's Harvest started as a thoughtful gesture between two friends - one that likes to cook, and one that doesn't. "Heather brought me some frozen organic pureed peas she had made for Jack," said co-owner Connie Pope. "I immediately saw the difference between Heather's fresh homemade food and the jarred stuff. Her peas were a beautiful bright green and actually tasted and smelled like peas. When she told me she had added a little mint to help with digestion, I was hooked. When I saw how enthusiastically my son Avery gobbled them down, I knew he was hooked too."

A baby's first spoonful of food is an exciting and significant milestone. Early introduction to herbs and spices appeals to baby's appetite and builds future reliance on flavors other than salt and sugar. "With childhood obesity on the rise, now is the time for parents to take control of their children's developing habits and nurture a lifetime of healthy eating," said Schoenrock. Jack's Harvest frozen organic baby food incorporates cinnamon, ginger, mint or sage in most of its flavors. "Along with the wonderful taste and smell organic herbs and spices offer, there are also tremendous health benefits," said Pope.

Jack's Harvest frozen organic baby food is minimally cooked only when necessary. Some flavors like "Go Bananas with a Cherry on Top," a delicious combination of organic bananas and cherries, are not cooked at all, retaining all of nature's flavor, color and nutrients. Jarred baby food is cooked at extremely high temperatures so it can sit on a shelf for years. Through this over-processing, a lot of important vitamins are lost, leaving it bland and flavorless. "Babies have taste buds and know what tastes good," said Pope. "Bananas should look, taste and smell like bananas - not pink muck," added Schoenrock.

All of Jack's Harvest flavors are taste-tested by Heather, Connie, their families and friends. "We are part of our target market and our toddlers still eat the food we make," said Pope. Added Schoenrock, "Our customers are fantastic. We have enjoyed getting to know them and watching their babies grow up on Jack's Harvest." In addition to favorites like "Lip-Smacking Sweet Potatoes with a Dash of Cinnamon and Vanilla," Jack's Harvest also includes seasonal flavors like "Butternut Squash-ed Apples with a Smidge of Sage."

About Jack's Harvest

Mom-owned and operated, Jack's Harvest frozen organic baby food is the first step toward a lifetime of healthy, adventuresome eating for your child - because your baby has good taste!

Gently prepared in small batches, Jack's Harvest baby food is pureed to smooth perfection or left a little lumpy, then quickly frozen to capture nature's fresh flavor, vibrant color, rich texture and essential nutrients. A little something special, like cinnamon or mint, feeds curious taste buds and adds extra health benefits.

http://www.jacksharvest.com