06/10/2026
Randy’s answer took me by surprise today when I asked him what’s important for longevity.
For context, he is 80 years old and fit as a fiddle. Not to mention, he still has the kind of full head of hair that men half his age would envy!
Since he is also a microgreens and wheatgrass grower, I was expecting him to say at least one of those was key. But he said, “Besides diet, exercise, and all that, the key to living a long, healthy life is unconditional love and gratitude.”
I had to ask, “What do you mean by unconditional love? For whom?”
And he said, “Start with yourself.”
Now I’m thinking, wow, I’m talking to a real-life yogi. (And I mean that in the best possible way!)
But I was paying attention because that’s an aspect of life I don’t pay much heed to.
He said, “Love and gratitude for everything, including this very moment… it is no coincidence our paths crossed.”
In my view, Randy is a shining example of someone living a great life. He’s healthy and fit, he’s happy and grateful, and he spent his life serving others.
So I want to stop and slow down to reflect.
Is it a coincidence that we ended up discussing all of this TODAY, on June 10th, exactly six years since we incorporated Giant Gorilla Greens?
I don’t think so.
Because Randy brought me back to my original mission—the reason we started Giant Gorilla Greens six years ago: to serve others and to help anyone who wants to eat well.
Over the years, Giant Gorilla Greens has grown. Today, 94% of our business is food service, and it has been key to keeping our doors open, the lights on, and our employees paid.
But we never want to forget why we started.
We started because we wanted to be part of the solution for people seeking clean, nutritious food. Food grown without pesticides, using organic methods. Food you don’t have to wonder about.
Because everyone deserves to eat well and be well.
And today I'm grateful to Randy for helping bring me back to that purpose and for showing us the way!