Do you enjoy shopping for organic food ?
I certainly do. Here's a glance at a few organic markets and shops in different locations around the globe.
I certainly do. Here's a glance at a few organic markets and shops in different locations around the globe.
This market is held every Saturday from 8am to 2pm in Fitzroy Gardens, Kings Cross, Sydney. It sells organic fruit and vegetables as well as breads, cheeses, juices and snacks. Its famous bacon and egg roll is very popular. Tourists as well as local residents flock to this market every Saturday to enjoy the atmosphere as much as the goods for sale. Organic Food Markets are a collection of markets in Sydney and Newcastle. They have been operating for over fifteen years and the atmosphere at each market is unique. The popularity of the markets has grown enormously and they have expanded from selling mainly produce into fair trade and slow food and contributing socially to the community.
Grey Lynn Farmers' Market takes place every Sunday from 9am to 12.30pm at the Grey Lynn Community Centre. It is 100% community owned and operated. Local growers, farmers and fishermen supply food from around the North Island of New Zealand and are excited about being an alternative to supermarket chains. Grey Lynn Farmers' Market also offers the possibility for individuals to sell food they have grown in their gardens as well a variety of educational workshops.
Planet Organic, which began in 1995, is the biggest organic supermarket in the UK. It stocks a wide range of products and in addition to groceries, it has a good selection of health and beauty products. Planet Organic believes that good food should be natural and nourishing and it is committed to supporting sustainable farming. It maintains close contact with its suppliers and is confident in the quality of its produce. Planet Organic supports complementary therapies and remedies to maintain health and wellness.
Stoke Newington Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday from 10am to 2.30pm. It is part of the Growing Communities social enterprise, which is run by local people in Hackney, East London. Growing Communities is committed to finding healthy alternatives to the current system of food production and feeding communities during the current ecological challenges. Stoke Newington Farmers' Market supports its local community and requires that all its suppliers are organic or bio-dynamic. It wants its customers to know where their food is coming from and as all the produce at the market has been cultivated by the people selling it, the customers can interact with the growers, who can answer any of their questions. As well as vegetables, the market also supplies organic meat and for those who get hungry during their shopping spree, delicious home-made food is available ready to eat on site or take away. Growing Communities believes in communities working together and supports farmers who are close to London and also food producers from around Hackney, helping them develop produce to sell at the market.
The Nelson Market is held every Saturday from 8am to 1pm in the city of Nelson, in the south island of New Zealand. It is well-known in the region and has a great atmosphere. I made a point of going almost every Saturday when I lived in Nelson. It's very popular with tourists and locals alike and locals always run into their friends and neighbours here. They go as much to socialize as to buy. The market began over thirty years ago and now has over 200 stalls. Nelson is known for its skilled artisans and many of their fine works are displayed and sold at the market alongside the fresh, organic produce. The Nelson Market also supports community and performing arts events.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, alot of Cuba's trade disappeared which deeply affected its food supply. Chemical fertilizers and fuel for transporting produce were lost. Action had to be taken quickly and it was during this time that organic farming methods were introduced. People were encouraged to leave the city and go back to the land as Cuba developed its organic farming methods and attained expertise in biopesticide techniques. Cuba developed a culture of urban organic farming and by 1995, Havana had 25,000 allotments farmed by small groups and dozens of market gardens of which the three.hectare Organoponico Plaza is the biggest. The Organoponico Plaza is close to Havana's Plaza de la Revolucion and the produce is sold on Mondays by the people who work in the garden.
Viandas is an organic and fair trade grocery store located in downtown San Jose, Costa Rica. It was started by Carlos, with the help of his brother in 2011 and opened to the public in March, 2012. Carlos is the owner and full-time employee there. Unlike the farmers' markets, Viandas sells organic produce throughout the week in San Jose and also sells it in bulk.As well as organic fruit and vegetables, Viandas stocks rice, beans,sugar, eggs and spices.It does home deliveries around San Jose.Viandas is committed to encouraging people in Costa Rica to consume high quality organic food. It also provides a space where people can interact and learn about the food they eat and the environmnent. It gives preference to local products, is committed to reducing waste and supporting fair trade. Viandas is working hard to expand and to connect the farmers with the consmuers.
Feria Verde de Aranjuez takes place on Saturday mornings from 7am to 12 noon in San Jose, Costa Rica. It is dedicated to supporting sustainable methods of food production and promoting good health in the communities of Costa Rica. It was formed by a group of people from different professions who had the same desire; to create a space for the sharing of ecological foods and products and ideas and activities that would foster a sustainable lifestyle. The market has a friendly atmosphere and offers the possibility of volunteering to help in the running of it. It supports local growers and encourages interaction between the growers and consumers. It also offers educational and cultural activities.
Feria el Trueque. San Jose, Costa Rica.
Feria el Trueque, held on Saturday mornings from 5am to 11am, is the oldest farmers' market in San Jose, Costa Rica. It was started in the 1990s and is a source of work and income for the country people. It is made up of twenty agricultural familes from various locations around Costa Rica who want to strengthen local markets and encourage Costa Rican communities to eat healthy, organic food. Feria el Trueque offers a great variety of high-quality organic produce and in addition to fruit and vegetables, it sells bread, cheese, eggs, cereals, grains and honey. Educational workshops and tours of the organic farms are available to familiarize consumers with organic production processes. The market also offers cultural activities and music.
MOM's organic market, which has stores in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, USA, is committed to helping restore the environment as it believes that environmental destruction and climate change are the biggest problems we are dealing with today. MOM's was founded by Scott Nash in 1987. He started it as a home delivery business out of his mom's garage. Business picked up when a local organic retailer closed and Scott's roommate put a note on the door telling people to go to MOM's. MOM's popularity increased after it received excellent customer reviews on a television show and good magazine reviews. MOM's supports green businesses and buys local. It is committed to eliminating unnecessary waste and has taken the step of banning bottled water. It supplies reverse-osmosis filtered water and sells tap water filters and reusable bottles. It has also utilized green building materials, such as bamboo or recycled lumber for its wooden fixtures. MOM's offers a wide variety of organic produce and bulk foods, herbs, spices and coffee. It also sells sustainable seafood, raw foods, snacks and gluten-free foods. It has a large wellness section containing herbs, homeopathic remedies and supplements, as well as high-quality body-care products.
This is just a very small selection of organic markets and shops from different locations in the world. If you have been to any organic markets that created an impression, I would love to know.
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