MCFM Vendor, Pure Ginger For You, Opens Juice Bar in Prospect Park
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 5:36PM
Mill City Farmers Market vendor Pure Ginger For You (PGFY) will be opening a brick-and-mortar location in the Prospect Park neighborhood of Minneapolis with a grand opening celebration this Sunday, October 15, from 1pm until 4:30pm.
Pure Ginger for You is an immigrant-owned, social enterprise producer of delicious, energizing beverages for the greater Minneapolis area. Beauclarc (Beau) Thomas founded PGFY with a mission to ensure Minnesotans have access to affordable, fresh food, which was a journey for him when he immigrated to the Twin Cities from Liberia:
“When I arrived in the U.S. and reunited with my family, we had just escaped a decade of brutal civil war in Liberia. Due to scarcity, the nutritional value of food was not considered, therefore when we immigrated, we ate everything as we had nothing to eat during the unrest.”
Beau decided to make a change for his health and started making nutrient-dense fruit and vegetable juices, which led to his new company being founded in 2020. With PGFY, he hopes to support not only his own health, but also his family and the greater community.
The fresh-pressed organic ginger juices and shots are made with whole ingredients, the majority of which are sourced directly from local and sustainable farmers. For example, the apples and honey are from Ames Farm, carrots are from Burning River Farm, and melons are from Nistler Farms; these are all connections that he has made and cultivated with his fellow vendors at local farmers markets in the past few years.
Beau with Brian Fredericksen of Ames Farm
Beau with Mike Noreen of Burning River Farm
Beau at Nistler Farms
PGFY juices will allow you to feel revitalized, invigorated, and ready to take on the day while supporting local growers and makers. Stop by the storefront on University Avenue to stock up on your favorite fresh pressed juices – the store will be open with limited hours in the coming weeks (Monday-Thursday from 12:30-6pm, Friday-Sunday 3-6pm). Follow on Instagram for updates on hours, products, upcoming events and more.
