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Some Stores Do Care!


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So, a few days ago i posted a recipe that i got from the flyer of a store in midtown manhattan. Well everyone loved the recipe so i decided to email the store and thank them, b/c i find that they always have lots of gluten-free products and I like to reward stores that make the extra effort. Well, this is the response i got IMMEDIATELY, i seriously love this store!!!

Thanks for the kind words. We do try to carry alot of gluten free items and if they sell we will keep them in the store. The ones that do not sell, we try to replace with other gluten free products. I wish we had a bigger store so we could create a section for gluten free products, but i personally think it is good how we have all the products mixed in with the categories they belong to ( like gluten-free cookies with cookies, etc) because that will make people read ingredients more closely, as certain people who have gluten allergies or sensitivities can not eat certain non gluten producing grains. I think knowledge is so much more important than convenience.

We just got a new line of gluten free cookies and granola in today as well. The company is Kate's Baked Goods and we got 4 different packages of cookies and one granola in to try. They are in aisle 3 right past the juices.

Thanks for your patronage of our store and your feedback!

Harry Bennett

Assistant General Manager

Westerly Natural Market

911 8th Avenue

NY,NY 10019

212-586-5262

212-315-5412 is our fax number


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Guest Viola

Oh, lucky you Steffi to have that store close by. And good for you to let them know that we appreciate what stores and managers do for us! :)

water-nymph Newbie

Wow, thanks for the info! I love in Brooklyn and have to do most of my shopping in Manhattan.. I'll go there as soon as I can.

Rusla Enthusiast

It is a lovely letter and good business sense to make sure that people with special dietary concerns are not excluded.

pturse Apprentice

Thanks for posting.

They actually have a website that is quite good too AND you can order online!

www.westerlynaturalmarket.com

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