HAVE YOU HEARD OF BANAH’S “NEW BEGINNINGS”… A MISSION WITH A COMPANY?

We’re not a company with a mission; But, rather, a mission with a company. Our focus is to redefine thePeople, Process, and Product concept with our three-fold mission, “New Beginnings“:

• People: we focus on individuals in search of New Beginnings.
• Process: expand the business as a platform to deliver career development and educational programs.
• Product: shall be consistent with our goal of a better world; shall build, not destroy, and be health oriented.

Our mission is to improve the quality of life in our society by impacting the community with our positive message and initiatives while offering the finest products.

A 2010 survey by the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) revealed that a whopping 92% of responding employers conducted criminal records checks on at least some job candidates, and 73% said that they conducted criminal records checks on all candidates. Although some employers disqualify applicants and employees only for certain offenses, many more simply refuse to consider any applicant who has a criminal record, period.

This practice has curtailed job opportunities for millions of people. The National Employment Law Project estimates that 65 million adults in the U.S. – about one in four – have criminal records.

Banah means and stands for “New Beginnings”. We exemplify our mission of transforming the lives of the less fortunate by embracing their past and providing them with the tools to champion their future. Through educational programs and career development opportunities, we support them in their quest for a better life. Find out more at facebook.banahsugar.com.

In November 2012, Banah CEO Yurek Vazquez launched a company-wide restructuring which included an entirely new administration team to lead the company into the future with better management, better marketing, better operations, better production, and outstanding sales. Since then, Banah managed to grow its market share by over 2100%, reduced its operating costs by 48% and turn its 300,000 sq. ft. headquarters and warehousing facility into a well-equipped manufacturing and packaging plant with a production capacity of over 42 million units per year.

Achievements:

-Natural Liquid Sugar Syrup -reduced caloric content from 17 to 16 calories.
-Added the Blueberry flavored Liquid Sugar Syrup to our line for a total of 5 deliciously crafted flavors.
-Added Banah Zero calorie -No Bitter Aftertaste – Stevia.
-Became the first South Florida USDA Organic Certified facility for both manufacturing and packaging granular and liquid sugar.
-Added Winn-Dixie and Dollar Tree to our valuable list of partner-clients.
-Market share growth of over 2100% for the period Nov. 2012 – March 2014.

Immediate goals

-Continue redefining the people, process, product concept with our three-fold mission (see our mission statement), and grow market share by duplicating our success with a push and pull sales model by partnering with the right distributor.
-Launch our revamped marketing model.
-Continue educating consumers on the benefits of using our Natural Cane Liquid Sugar Syrup. With only 16 calories and its multipurpose use in hot and cold foods and beverages, our liquid sugar eliminates the concern associated with the consumption of products containing HFCS (high fructose corn syrup). Banah is Non GMO and Gluten Free. Our products are All Natural and Organic.

-Hit the 35,000 stores mark by Q2.

Your partnership with Banah contributes to this ongoing mission and further reinforces our simple declaration that “Every Life Counts” and “Everyone Deserves a Second Chance”.

So, from the entire Banah Family, THANK YOU for becoming our partner in this amazing journey!

Banah Launches New Image with Innovative Products

Banah Sugar recently went through a make-over.  The company now has a fresh, clean image reflecting their healthy product line.  The new logo is a bubble in shades of green featuring the company name in contemporary lower case lettering.  The contemporary new design includes bright colors reflecting different product flavors.

The Banah product line currently boasts of 100% All Natural Pure Cane Sugar products, as well as their most recent addition – Stevia.  The company prides itself in their All-Natural and Organic lines that are free of additives and preservatives.  The products are also Non-Gluten, Kosher and Pareve certified.  And Banah is the first South Florida USDA Organic Certified facility for both packaging and manufacturing of granular and liquid sugar products.

Banah imports, produces and distributes Refined White Sugar, Unrefined White Sugar, Raw Brown Turbinado Sugar, Organic Sugar, and Stevia.  However, their pride and joy is the Liquid Sugar line which is formulated in their Hialeah, Florida plant via a proprietary technological process.  The 100% Pure Cane Liquid Sugar is produced in All Natural as well as in an Organic variety.   Both versions are available in several flavors:  Original, Vanilla, Maple, Hazelnut and Blueberry, with more flavors to be unveiled.

Banah Liquid Sugar is a very versatile product that may be used to sweeten cocktails in lieu of simple syrup, or in any recipe that requires a sweetener.  It is a healthier alternative to syrups that contain high-fructose corn syrup, such as the kind used over pancakes and waffles.  Where granulated sugar normally sinks to the bottom of a beverage, Banah Liquid Sugar mixes instantly with your coffee, tea, lemonade, or any other beverage.  The Liquid Sugar line is packaged in a drip-free bottle that ensures no waste.

The company’s website includes recipes for entrees, beverages, breads and healthy meals using Banah Sugar products.

For more information, visit banahsugar.com, “like” the Banah Sugar official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.

Banah Sweetens Lives, Naturally!

Banahwas established in 2009 as a company with a defined purpose. Its name, Banah, is a Hebrew word that translates into “New Beginnings”.

Banah Sugar imports, produces and distributes top-quality 100% pure cane sugar products. Their products provide a sweeter, yet healthier lifestyle with the all-natural and organic lines. Yet, the Banah team

Banahproducts are available in different textures and flavors including Organic Sugar, Special White Sugar (unbleached), Raw Brown Turbinado Sugar and Confectioners’ Sugar.  Stevia was recently also added to the line.  However, their signature product is the Liquid Sugar which is produced via a proprietary technological process in their spacious plant located in Hialeah, Florida.  The Liquid Sugar is produced in “All-Natural” and “Organic” options in several natural flavors, such as:  Original, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Maple and Blueberry.

The Banahplant is Kosher and Pareve Certified.  It is the only sugar company in Florida to have obtained double organic certification as it organic certified to re-package as well as to manufacture.

CEO Yurek Vazquez and the Banah team are committed to providing an opportunity for those seeking a second chance.  In order to fulfill this mission, Banah collaborates with organizations to provide mentoring, job readiness and employment to those who have made the decision to change their former ways and create better lives for themselves and their loved ones.

Banah provides an avenue for that life-change, and by so doing, a second chance is granted not just to individuals with an unfortunate past, but hope is restored for their children, and entire families. The Banahteam believes that the philosophy of “changing one life at a time” benefits the community at large.

For additional information, visit banahsugar.com, “like” their official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.

BANAH SUPPORTS CHILDREN IN ACTION

Banah Sugar is supporting and participating in the Children in Action NCA Second Annual Charity Golf Tournament this year with 144 bags of sugar to be included in their gift bags.

Luis Estrada, Director of Community Development, will be playing in the tournament this year representing Banah Sugar.  Aside from the golf tournament, the charity event will include raffles, prizes, a silent auction and a luncheon.

Children in Action NCA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with the mission of helping needy children locally and abroad by using effective empowerment strategies.  The organization sponsors a local family with children for holiday dinners at Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving, in addition to a visit from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.  Children in Action assists children in different parts of the world such as the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Nicaragua.

Banah Sugar is proud to take part in the wonderful work that Children in Action accomplishes, as it resembles the company’s mission of empowerment.

In 2009, Banah was created with a defined purpose, hence the profound name.  The philosophy that this company was founded on is a commitment to offer “new beginnings”, because everyone deserves a second chance – just ask the friends and family members of anyone who has taken a wrong turn in life, or has been unjustly accused.

Banah Sugar imports, produces and distributes sugar products.  Their product line includes a variety of textures and flavors, from the traditional granulated sugar, to their signature Liquid Sugar.

The current products include:  Refined White Sugar, Special White Sugar (unrefined), Raw Turbinado Sugar, Organic Sugar, and Confectioners’ Sugar.  Banah Sugar has recently also added Stevia to their line.  But the company’s signature product is their 100% pure cane Liquid Sugar which is produced in the Hialeah, Florida plant in several flavors which will be further expanded in the near future.  The flavors are:  Original, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Maple and Blueberry.

For more information, on Banah Sugar, visit banahsugar.com, “like” the Banah Sugar official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.

BANAH SPONSORS CHILDREN’S BASEBALL TEAM

Banah Sugar continues to emphasize involvement in and support of the community.  To that effect, the company recently donated baseball uniforms for the City of Hialeah Gardens Baseball League.  The Division 7-8 Yankees team is comprised of thirteen seven and eight year old boys.  The team, coached by Daniel Bolaños, plays at Westland Gardens Park.  Banah’s donation also included baseball shirts for the coaches, as well as for twenty of the players’ parents.

The team initiated the season with their brand new blue and white uniforms which carry the Banah Sugar logo on the back side of the baseball shirts.  The coaches, children, and parents have expressed their appreciation for Banah’s support.

“These are the nicest uniforms that the team has ever worn” says Coach Danel Bolaños.  And he adds, “we are very thankful to have Banah as the sponsor of our team!”

Banah hopes to continue their support of the Hialeah Gardens Baseball League for coming baseball seasons, as a way to give to contribute to the lives of children in the community.

Situated in Hialeah, Florida, Banah Sugar imports, produces and distributes sugar products.  Their products include a variety of textures and flavors, from the traditional granulated sugar, to their signature Liquid Sugar.

The current product line consists of:  Refined White Sugar, Special White Sugar (unrefined), Raw Turbinado Sugar, Organic Sugar, and Confectioners’ Sugar.  But the company’s niche product is their 100% pure cane Liquid Sugar which is produced in their Hialeah, Florida plant in several flavors which will be further expanded in the near future.  The flavors are:  Original, Vanilla, Hazelnut, Maple and Blueberry.

For more information, on Banah Sugar, visit banahsugar.com, “like” the Banah Sugar official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.  For information on the Hialeah Gardens Baseball League, visit http://www.hialeahgardensbaseball.org/.

BANAH LIQUID SUGAR MOJITOS AT EATS & BEATS

Banah Sugar participated in the successful Eats & Beats event that took place from 7:30 p.m. till Midnight on Saturday, February 22nd at the Moore Building located in Miami’s Design District at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue.  The food and wine event showcased over 40 top restaurants, dessert stations, and spirits.

Banah Sugar was in booth #310 serving El Perfect Mojito and the two bartenders just couldn’t mix them fast enough and the two barmaids couldn’t hand them out quickly enough for the crowd of approximately 3,000. The cocktail features Banah Liquid Sugar as the sweetener – a pre-dissolved alternative that ensures that the sweetness mixes evenly in any drink, and doesn’t sink to the bottom.

Along with the Mojitos, flyers were handed out containing El Perfect Mojito recipe for fans to enjoy at home:

Perfect Mojito

(Serves 2)

1/4 cup Banah All-Natural Pure Cane Liquid Sugar

1/2 lime (juice)

4 mint leaves

2 parts white rum

1 part lime flavored soda

Ice

Sprig of mint leaf for garnish

In a large glass, gently press together the fresh mint leaves and the Banah Liquid Sugar.  Add the lime juice, rum and ice cubes.  Add the soda and stir.  Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Once they tasted El Perfect Mojito, visitors to the booth inquired as to where the Banah Liquid Sugar in the recipe could be purchased.  It is currently available at Walmart, Winn Dixie, Sedano’s Supermarkets, Presidente Supermarkets, and other independent markets.

Banah Liquid Sugar is produced in the Banah Sugar state-of-the-art warehouse and packaging plant located in Hialeah, Florida, via a proprietary technological process resulting in a sucrose solution derived from dissolved cane sugar.  Available in both the original “All Natural” and the recently developed “Organic” (Organic Certified) version, the Liquid Sugar is produced in an array of delicious natural extract flavors – Original, Vanilla, Maple, Hazelnut and Blueberry, with others soon to be formulated.

For more information on Banah Sugar, visit BanahSugar.com, “Like” the Banah Sugar official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.

BANAH SUGAR GEARS UP FOR THE EATS N BEATS EVENT!

The Banah Sugar team is getting ready to participate at the Eats & Beats event this Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the historic Moore Building located at 4040 NE 2nd Avenue, Design District, Miami, FL 33137.

Eats & Beats is a showcase of local culinary artistry paired with premium wines and spirits. The event was created to satisfy the local food enthusiast as well as the sophisticated “foodie”.  Eats & Beats will boast of a dynamic production, local VIPS and Celebrities.  Guests will enjoy four flours of culinary delights while dancing to live musical entertainment curated by world-renowned DJ Irie.  The event will feature popular restaurants, wines, spirits and desserts while guests dance the night away.

At the Eats & Beats event, Banah Sugar will be situated on the third floor of the beautiful Moore Building, in booth #310, where two bartenders will serve Mojitos sweetened with Banah Liquid Sugar using this delicious recipe:

Perfect Mojito (Serves 2)

1/4 cup Banah All-Natural Pure Cane Liquid Sugar
1/2 lime (juice)
4 mint leaves
2 parts white rum
1 part lime flavored soda
Ice
Sprig of mint leaf for garnish

In a large glass, gently press together the fresh mint leaves and the Banah Liquid Sugar.  Add the lime juice, rum and ice cubes.  Add the soda and stir.  Garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Banah Sugar is extending a 50% discount on the purchase of Eats & Beats tickets with Promo Code “PROUD” athttp://eatsandbeats.wantickets.com/Events/146526/EATS-BEATS-MIAMI/.

Visit Booth #310 at Eats N Beats for delicious Mojitos sweetened with Banah Liquid 100% Pure Cane Sugar.

For more information on Banah Sugar, visit BanahSugar.com, “Like” the Banah Sugar official Facebook page, and follow @BanahSugarCo on Twitter.  For information on the Eats & Beats culinary event, visit http://www.eatsnbeatsmiami.com/.