Later in May, we’ll be flying cross continental to South Korea and showing them our healthy sugar alternative in person. Our crew will be in top form, demonstrating baking tips and tricks for our hungry audience at the 2013 Seoul Food and Hotel Show.

Established in 1983, SEOUL FOOD has evolved with the food industry and it remains the largest in Korean and most well established event of its kind.

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Bakery Congress 2013 is Western Canada’s only baking industry specific trade show to see, touch & taste the newest & your favourite products, ingredients, equipment, services, technology and baked goods

If you still feel like you’re living in an agave desert, refresh your memory and find an oasis near you!

If we’re still not close, don’t worry – we’re trying to expand our product’s availability all the time!

Retail Locations

And if you absolutely can not wait for a closer location, where else can you hope to find our syrup than your own front door step? Order online and receive any of our great flavours at your address within mere days.

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You can now find it at IGA Robson (coffee/tea section) and IGA Burrard (coffee/tea section)

We are now located in the following Urban Fares:

Yaletown - 177 Davie Street

Shangri-la - 1133 Alberni Street

False creek - 1688 Salt St.

Coal Habour - 305 Bute Street

Mission park (kelowna) - 3155 Lakeshore Road

You can now find Pura Agave Syrups at Dirty Apron, Gourmet Warehouse, Meinhardts and many more locations. Click to find out!

WE ARE AT ALL URBAN FARES!

Retail:

IGA (Burrard)

IGA (Robson)

Urban Fare (All locations)

Meinhardt (South Granville)

Gourmet warehouse (East Hastings)

Dirty Apron (Beatty)

Welks (Main)

Galloways (Richmond)

Galloways (Burnaby)

The Market (VIctoria, BC, 2 locations)

Askews Foods (Salmon arm, BC,  2 locations)

Askews Foods (Scamous, BC)

Askews Foods (Armstrong, BC)

Culinary Inspirations (Salmon arm, BC)

Reflex sport supplements (Mainland, Yaletown)

If you don’t like plastic packaging, we have great news for you too. We stopped using bags for our convenience pumps and gave our bottles a cozy cardboard holder. Never leave your pumps behind when you pick our syrup!

Find a new recipe on the package, and keep our simplified agave conversion table handy for your kitchen. Sometimes we’ll leave coupons and other goodies there too, so keep checking us for new offers.

 The pump controls calories and gives you an exact measurement, mess free. We keep the spoon and squeeze bottle out to give your sweet tooth an easy fix.

We’d love to test your recipes! Send us a copy of your favorite for a chance to win a free bottle! Or if you want to leave the cooking to us, send us a photo for the bottle and we could send you free agave too.

VANCOUVER BC, AUGUST 17, 2012 – While many Vancouverites know of the dangers fats and cholesterol have on their diet, few are aware of the harmful effects high levels of sugars have on their health, such as obesity and diabetes. Until recently, most Vancouverites had nowhere to turn for a healthy sugar alternative; that is, until Pura Foods arrived with their innovative take on an ancient sugar substitute: agave.

Prized by the Aztecs, agave syrup has been used for thousands of years in Mexico, where it is well-known as a healthy, organic alternative to fattening processed sugars. Derived from the blue agave plant, agave syrup is healthier, sweeter, and longer-lasting than sugar, or honey.

Benefits of Agave:

● Extremely low glycemic index (17) compared to sugar (65) and honey (58)

● Contains prebiotics which increase metabolism and help aid in the absorption of minerals and nutrients

● Is 25% sweeter than sugar, so you can eat less, which means fewer calories

● Unlike honey, agave won’t affect the flavour of food it’s added to and it mixes just as well in cold drinks, as it does hot

● Lasts up to 5 years once opened and maintains its liquid state, so the last drop pours as easily as the first

The only downside to using agave is its lack of availability in Vancouver, which is where Pura Foods steps in. Founded by local chef Themis Velgis and entrepreneur Shahab Samimi, Pura Foods is on a mission to provide, as Velgis defines, an organic “healthy alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners.”

Why Pura?

Pura Sweeteners are certified USDA, Canadian Organic, and Vegan friendly and unlike other agave sellers, Pura’s process maintains the syrup’s rawness, ensuring the highest purity and nutritional content possible.

Available in 15 delicious flavours like Caramel, Peach and Vanilla, Pura Sweeteners make a great addition to cocktails, coffees, baked goods and anywhere you would use sugar.

Vancouverites can get a taste of the Pura sensation at their local Blenz Coffee all summer long with their chilled Hibiscus Tea, sweetened with Pura raw agave. Starting in September 2012, Pura will also be available for sale at Dirty Apron and Gourmet Warehouse.

As well, we’ve included 2 of our favourite Pura recipes for your audience’s enjoyment:

Pura Smoothie 1 cup fat-free yogurt 1/3 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 2 teaspoons (or 2 pumps) Pura Raw Agave Natural Flavour 1 ripe banana

Pura Coconut Margarita 2 oz Arrebato tequila ½ up ice 1 oz fresh squeezed lime 1 oz Pura Raw Agave Coconut Flavor

For more recipes, hi-res images, or additional information about agave, Pura Foods, or to arrange an interview with Chef Themis Velgis, contact: info@purasweeteners.com or call 604-564-1343.

Pura Foods Founded in 2011, Pura Foods is a Vancouver company created to service Vancouver’s need for a healthy, organic sugar alternative.

Web: PuraSweeteners.com | Twitter: @PuraSweet | Facebook: facebook.com/purasweet 

Margarita is the drink of holidays and sunshine.

On the rocks or brain freeze-slushy, the margarita is so popular that anyone would recognize this classic in its many variations.

This summer, try Pura Margarita at Reflections Lounge. A Margarita made with no sugar, just Agave. Mixologist Robyn Gray will be mixing up the drink at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, Reflections Lounge.

Held in Nuremberg, Germany, a state filled with great history and architecture with the streets laid with brick stone similar to Gastown, Vancouver. Being the largest organic tradeshow event in the world, the atmosphere was energectic and full of anticipation. Once the crowds were able to stream through Biofach Messe, there was an abundance of amazing sights and flavours to taste….not to mention some traditional German beer.

It was a privilege to attend such a fascinating city and event. We look forward to this event next year.