Nearly one hundred supermarket grocery stores in Colorado have been identified by Kroger to be sold if a proposed merger is approved.

Kroger has identified 89 Safeway grocery stores and two Albertsons that would be divested in Colorado.

Vintrey Honest Goods owners are developing two complementary venues at 105-107 S Public Road in Lafayette, Colorado. Owner Jordan Lewis and his business partner plan to convert an apartment into Foxglove Bar & Hideaway, a craft cocktail lounge and garden bar described as a modern take on a speakeasy designed to function as an inclusive community gathering space. The adjacent property will feature The Yard at Vintrey with outdoor amenities including a pergola, deck, seating, tables, and an outside bar area. A nature play space is also planned. An Airstream food vendor space will operate seasonally from May to October. The space aims to be a welcoming space for connections with community members while remaining open to the public. An event coordinator will organize complimentary or low-cost programming such as movie and music nights, plus private event options.

The Colorado Grain Chain, a nonprofit organization that grows and connects a vibrant community-centered grain economy in the state, has announced the 2024 Colorado Organic Grains Microgrant Program. CGC will award six grants, at $5,000 each, to businesses in the middle phase of the organic grain supply chain, which falls after harvest and before retail. The application process runs through Sept. 27. Applications can be accessed at coloradograinchain.com/page/2024-microgrant-program. 

Beginning as early as 6am Monday, July 8, crews will close 119th Street, north of State Highway 7, to motorists to install concrete pavement. 119th Street, north of SH 7, will be closed for approximately two weeks. Once this work and closure are complete, crews will then close 119th Street, south of SH 7, for approximately two weeks.

Jordan Lewis of Vintrey Honest Goods recently opened Foxglove Bar alongside The Yard, a flexible event space featuring Punch Buggy Shave Ice at 107 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO. The venue combines three complementary businesses: Foxglove Bar, The Yard (an event space), and Punch Buggy Shave Ice. Lewis emphasized his vision for an inclusive gathering space, stating: I wanted to make it in a way that no one is uncomfortable. The venue features a 21-drink menu with one-third non-alcoholic options, designed for affordability and accessibility. Available for private events including birthdays, weddings, and graduations, the space hosts programming including live music, yoga, and library readings. The partnership brings together Lewis's ethical retail business with Neige LaRue's Hawaiian shave ice operation, reflecting shared values around employee treatment and community impact. Lewis honors his commitment to community giving, supporting anti-trafficking work in India through Vintrey's proceeds.

Friends Farm is not technically located on agricultural land. The two-acre vegetable operation is owned by Nyland Cohousing Community, a 42-house community established with the aim of creating connection and supporting sustainable ideals. A former member started the farm a decade ago but became disillusioned by the inability to make a profit. In 2023, Waves of Grain Food Coop leased the land to continue the organic farm in support of its mission to provide fresh and affordable produce to communities along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. 

Erie will not move forward with development of a property in the southwest corner of 111th Street and Arapahoe Road, with council members saying the area needed traffic and water drainage improvements before adding more residential units.

> Pontus Jakobsson grew up surrounded by his father, Torbjörn, and grandfather, Björn—the namesake of the business—and began helping with the family beekeeping operation as soon as he was old enough to screw lids onto jars. Now in Colorado, Björn's offers unique products like propolis honey, unfiltered honey with bits of pollen and beeswax, focusing on specific health benefits and maintaining Swedish family traditions.

> Their mission is to ensure that locally-grown food is accessible to families regardless of income level. Through innovative programs and community partnerships, Switch Gears Farm works to make fresh, healthy produce available to everyone in the community.

The Good Food Awards, for many of us foodies, is like the Oscars but for the nourishing and delightful foods and beverages that we treat ourselves to in our daily lives. The Colorado Grain Chain is delighted to share that several winners were Colorado businesses - and even more excited to share that many of them are Colorado Grain Chain Members!