Our Greens Just Got Greener
We have partnered with the following companies to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint: Saint Paul Port Authority, City of St. Paul, U.S. Department of Energy, Minnesota Legislature, Harris Service, Minnesota Department of Commerce, Xcel Energy Company, Cap Electric, Center for Energy and the Environment.
- May 17, 2012
- BrightFarms Greenhouse
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NEW YORK, NY and SAINT PAUL, MN, May 17, 2012—It was announced today that BrightFarms, Inc. is building a greenhouse in partnership with J&J Distributing in Saint Paul, MN. BrightFarms finances, builds, and operates greenhouses, partnering with supermarkets and distribution centers to sell locally grown, sustainable produce. J&J Distributing supplies wholesale fruits and vegetables to retailers throughout the Twin Cities.
Read More- By Jim Hannigan
- April 27, 2011
- Energy Efficiency Award
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On April 20, 2011 J&J Distributing was officially recognized by the city of Saint Paul for their energy efficiency project. J&J was the 2011 recipient of the Annual Sustainable Saint Paul Awards in energy efficiency. The awards were started by Mayor Coleman to jump start the city’s project to make Saint Paul the most livable city in the United States.*
Read More- By Tarik Cheikh
- January 5, 2011
- Pricey Produce
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In some parts of the country people are paying $7 for a container of strawberries, but it's not just fruit costs that are out of control. "Peppers, these are originating out of Mexico," said Andy Delisi at J&J Produce in St. Paul.
Read More- By Joan Gilbertson of WCCO
