As we head into Earth month, we’re reflecting on how we can make simple micro-changes to save our planet. Our CEO, Mike Forbes, believes whole-heartedly in both making systemic shifts and changing our small, daily habits to reduce our footprint....

At Alter Eco, we take sustainability seriously 365 days a year.  Earth Month is our chance to dig in to our mission and share our progress towards building a fully regenerative business model. This year, we're going one step further:...

By: Mike Forbes, CEO, Alter Eco Sunday mornings may involve any multitude of rituals for some - coffee, pancakes, reading, journaling, you name it; but, for me, one of my favorite things about Sunday mornings are taking long walks through the...

By: The Alter Eco Team There are so many labels on food these days that the descriptors can be a touch overwhelming. Phrases like “all-natural”, “eco-friendly”, and even “sustainable” get used so often, and in so many different ways, that...

By: The Alter Eco Team In a recent article from Forbes, Alter Eco is featured as a pioneer in supporting cacao farmers switch to regenerative agriculture to sequester carbon, increase yields, and build a healthier, more resilient ecosystem. The feature...

By: Mike Forbes, CEO, Alter Eco For too long, the path to addressing climate change has been hard and frustrating. With temperatures shifting at unprecedented rates and extreme climate events increasing, the health of the planet is at a tipping point....

By Lauren Storella, Director of People and Culture 2020 has been an undeniably challenging year in so many capacities.  Here’s an idea, end it on a high note with your best gift-gifting game ever.  Think about the best gifts your...

By Corinne Gentile, Alter Eco's Foodservice and Canadian Sales Manager As someone passionate about sustainability — the crazy girl who brings her own reusable bamboo fork everywhere — many of my friends have asked me about the things that they...

Made with quinoa, hemp seeds, and lots of cracked pieces of matzo (and of course, chocolate), this recipe is the perfect way to celebrate Hanukkah!   ingredients 1 ¼ cup quinoa, rinsed and dried ½ cup hemp seeds 3 large matzo crackers,...

These tender buns are rolled up with cinnamon sugar and chunks of salted chocolate, and then baked over a layer of caramel-drenched pecans. Bake them up the day you need them, or let them hang out in the fridge overnight...

Why have we never thought to combine cookie dough and fudge before?! This yummy vegan and gluten free Salted Cookie Dough Fudge is something out of our childhood dreams. Recipe and video by the talented Anett Velsberg.  Time: 30 minutes Yields 14-18...

Call us crazy, but if we could choose a way to go, 'Death by Chocolate' would be top of the list. 💀😂 We teamed up with the talented Crumbs and Caramel to bring you the deepest, darkest chocolate cake featuring our...

We all love a good melty, silky, smooth chocolate treat, but have you ever wondered about who the people are growing your chocolate? There's a dark side to cocoa.

What is Halloween if not an excuse to binge-watch spooky movies? These No-Bake Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies made with our Salted Caramel Truffles are the PERFECT way to celebrate our favorite Halloween movie - Hocus Pocus! Whip up a batch and spend...

Once you go mug cake, it's hard to go back. The prep time, the bake time, having to cut it with a knife.. it's just too much work for us. We'll take our 2 minute mug cakes any day! Recipe...

When fruits + veggies + chocolate come together, it's basically a fully balanced meal, right? This Chocolate Zucchini Banana Bread has all the food groups covered in the most delicious way possible. Recipe by the talented Plant and Sprout.  INGREDIENTS:...

Homemade waffles are a classic childhood favorite for breakfast (especially when used as an ice cream sandwich). Unfortunately, most waffles aren't the healthiest thing you could eat for breakfast. These Double Dark Chocolate Buckwheat waffles are the perfect alternative. There's so much...

The love affair continues. There's something about chocolate and peanut butter that is endlessly comforting. This Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug cake is like a warm hug on a cool fall night. It's vegan, low in sugar and gluten free.....

Is it possible to eat a banana without "this s*** is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S" running through your head? Our idea of an awesome night is dipping some bananas in chocolate and rocking out to Gwen Stefani! This delicious, vegan, chocolate-y creation...

Peanut butter and chocolate is a classic love affair. Combined they're the perfect mix of nutty, rich and indulgent. It was only natural we'd post a chocolate peanut butter cookie sooner or later. These delicious cookies by the talented Plant...

An Ecosystem in Need The Amazon rainforest is one of the greatest natural wonders on this planet. It plays a vital role in regulating our global climate through absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen into our atmosphere. Millions of native...