Why Local

Local is good for you (and tastes better too!)

When a fruit or vegetable can be picked in the morning and then purchased from Elm City Market that same afternoon, the freshness can't be beat. Local and regional foods are fresher, and are often left to ripen on the vine and then picked at the peak of flavor. The nutrient value of fruits and vegetables decline at a steady rate after being picked, so the fresher they are, the better they are for you. Eat at the peak of freshness for optimal health benefits and taste! Nourish your family. Discover local foods. At Elm City Market, fresh delicious food is just the beginning.

Local is good for your budget

Local foods, especially fresh fruit and vegetables, are often available seasonally. When you buy foods in season, they are often more abundant and affordable. View the availability of Connecticut Grown product from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture here.

Local is good for our local economy

Co-ops promote a strong community by supporting local producers. Every $1 spent at Elm City Market has roughly 3 times the local economic impact as $1 spent at a non-local business. Buying local foods invests in the local economy by keeping money in the area and supporting local farmers and producers.

Local is good for the environment

Buying local means less pollution and more green space! On average, food travels 1,500 - 2,500 miles to the grocery store - and all those miles translate into a lot of used fossil fuels and the resulting carbon emissions and pollution. When we choose local products, we are working to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and helping to keep pollutants out of the environment.

Local community and connection

Co-ops demonstrate that people can come together to fulfill common goals through a system of self help and equality, to connect with others and to help build a strong community. It all comes together at Elm City Market.

Elm City Market offers fun and educational classes, tastings, events and store tours for adults, kids and families. Discover a world of cooking, food, nutrition and wellness while connecting with your food community.

GROCERY

Local

Bakery on Main, East Hartford, CT - 40m2m
Palmieri, New Haven, CT - 1m2m
Ashlawn Farms, Lyme, CT - 37m2m
Mariahs, West Haven, CT
Bear Pond Farms, Glastonbury, CT
Foxon Park, New Haven, CT - 4m2m
Regatta Ginger Beer, Westport, CT
Three Sisters Farms, Essex, CT - 35m2m
Swords into Plowshares, New Haven, CT - 2m2m
Willoughbys, Branford, CT - 10m2m
Newman's Own Organics, Westport, CT - 33m2m
The Spice Mill, Manchester, CT - 45m2m
El's Kitchen, Weston, CT
Saving Opus One, New Haven, CT
Salsa Loca, East Granby, CT
Gelato Guiliana, New Haven, CT - 1m2m

Regional

Grandy Oats, Brownfield, ME - 278m2m
Stonewall Kitchen, York, ME - 210m2m

WELLNESS

Local

Roots Remedies, Westport, CT - 124m2m
Thayers, Westport, CT
New Chapter, Brattleboro, VT - 138m2m
Country Life, Hauppauge, NY - 109m2m
JK Designs, Cromwell, CT - 30m2m
Seltzer, Brooklyn, NY - 85m2m
Connecticut Natural Soapworks, Orange, CT - 11m2m
mod.skin labs, East Granby, CT - 55m2m
Primative, Woodstock, NY - 120m2m
Full Bloom Apiaries, North Franklin, CT - 59m2m
Kiss My Face, Gardiner, NY - 98m2m
Three Sisters Farms, Essex, CT - 34m2m
Badger, Gilsum, NH - 144m2m
Singing Brook Farm, Worthington, MA - 103m2m
John Masters, New York City, NY - 84m2m
Suki, Southampton, MA - 84m2m
Vibrant Health, Branford, CT - 10m2m

Regional

The Borealis Press, Blue Hill, ME 373m2m
Snowspun, 324m2m

BAKERY

Local

Charli's Cupcakes, West Haven, CT - 4m2m
Izzi B's, Norwalk, CT - 36m2m
Blondie's Confections
Carol Monnerat Chocolates, Branford, CT
Village Bagels, Milford, CT - 9m2m
Four Flours, Woodbridge, CT - 7m2m
Whole G, New Haven, CT - 1m2m
Chocopologie, Norwalk, CT - 36m2m
Sweet Mavins, Glastonbury, CT - 38m2m
Judie's European Bakery, New Haven, CT - .5m2m
Chabaso Bakery, New Haven, CT
Red Rooster Baking Company, Guilford, CT - 12m2m

PRODUCE

Local

Local produce available in the market will depend on seasonality and availability from the growers. Once the market is open, you'll find a sign in our produce department listing the local produce available that day.

Norton Brothers Fruit Farm, Cheshire, CT - 17m2m
Cecarelli Farms, Northford, CT - 15m2m
Vaiuso Farms, Branford, CT - 5m2m
Ferrari Farms, South Glastonbury, CT
Deercrest Farm, Glastonbury, CT
Blue Hills Orchard, Wallingford, CT
Christoforo, Northford, CT
Windsor Farm, East Windsor, CT
Reichle Farm, East Windsor, CT
Baggott Farm, Ridgefield, Ct
Connecticut Currant
Lamothe's Sugar House, Burlington, CT
Belltown Orchard, South Glastonbury, CT
High Hills Orchard, Meriden, CT
Lyman Orchards, Middlefield, CT
Beckett Farms, Glastonbury, CT
Bednarz Farms, Windsor, CT
Belltown Hill Orchard, South Glastonbury, CT
Beltane Farms, South Glastonbury, CT
Bordura, South Windsor, CT
Botticello, Manchester, CT
Bussa Orchards
Carlson Orchards, Harvard, MA
Cecarelli Farm
Christoforo, Northford, CT
Ciesluk Farm, Deerfield, MA
DeFrancesco & Sons, Northford, CT
Draghi Farms, South Glastonbury, CT
Desteph Farms, North Granby, CT
Dzen Farm, Broad Brook, CT
E Cecchi Farm, Feeding Hills, MA
Fair Weather Acres, Rocky Hill, CT
Fuller Farms
Futtner's Family Farm, South Windsor, CT
Futtner's Farm Fresh, East Windsor, CT
Galenski, South Deerfield, MA
Harvest Farm of Whately

BULK

Local

Bean and Leaf, New London, CT - 52m2m
Willoughbys, Branford, CT - 10m2m

DAIRY

Local

Smyth's Trinity Farms, Enfield, CT - 54m2m
The Farmer's Cow, Lebanon, CT - 67m2m
The Bridge Tofu, Middletown, CT - 26m2m

MEAT & SEAFOOD

Local

We have local meats and seafood selected for the market, but haven't added them to the website list yet. Please check back soon.

CHEESE

Local

We have local cheeses selected for the market, but haven't added them to the website list yet. Please check back soon.

DELI

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We have local deli selections for the market, but haven't added them to the website list yet. Please check back soon.