Locally Grown: New England
See profiles of our Local Faves:
Massachusetts | Connecticut | Rhode Island | Maine | New England
Our Commitment to Local
For over twenty-five years, Whole Foods Market has supported local vendors, producers and farmers because we know that foods created close to home are fresh, naturally nutritious and delicious. We are committed to creating partnerships with our neighbors and communities.
To help identify local vendors, we have our own foragers whose job its is to stock our shelves with local products including crispy breads baked in Massachusetts, sweet heirloom tomatoes grown in Maine, delicious raspberry jam from Rhode Island or fresh pesto from Connecticut. Every day, you can walk into our stores and choose from a wide selection of New England products.
Definition of Local
Whole Foods Market works to identify food grown, raised or created close to our stores that meet our quality standards. In general, we are committed to providing as many superior artisanal products from Connecticut and New England as possible.
Some of Our Locals
Shaw Farm (MA)
Celebrating 100 years in 2008, Shaw Farm is the last operating family owned dairy farm in the Greater Lowell area, and one of the only farms in New England where you can purchase fresh milk in glass bottles.
Highlawn Farm (MA)
High protein milk, butter, and cream from grass-fed Jersey cows are the highlights from this 1300-acre farm in the Berkshires.
Shootflying Hill Sauce Company (MA)
Gourmet dessert sauces including Peach Bourbon—excellent for making peach crisp or over roast pork.
Hedgie’s Hot Stuff (MA)
Tested and approved by kids and a pet hedgehog (hence the name Hedgie’s), this salsa relies on the habanera pepper for robust flavor.
Tea Guys (MA)
Fruit and herbal loose teas including sweet strawberries blended with kiwi to create a full-bodied fruit tisane.
Ironwood Farms (CT)
A small family farm, producing premium eggs from free-range chickens with access to artesian waters.
Desserts by David Glass (CT)
Premium desserts such as apple cheesecake drizzled with caramel and topped with streusel crumbs. Found in our freezer aisle.
The Farmer’s Cow (CT)
The Farmer's Cow is a group of Connecticut family-owned dairy farms that work together to produce fresh milk and tasty lemonade mixes.
Old Maids Farms (CT)
A family owned organic farm featuring fresh tomato and basil pasta sauce made with heirloom and vintage variety tomatoes.
Gelato Giuliana (CT)
Inspired deeply by her native Italian heritage, Giuliana brings her love of tradition and artisan craftsmanship to this wonderful authentic gelato.
State of Maine Cheese (ME)
Handcrafted Penobscot Cheddar, spiced Monterey Jack, made from the milk of Maine’s dairy farms.
Strawberry Hill Farms (ME)
Organic maple candies and syrup from a family operated farm, committed to protecting their trees as a sustainable resource.
Pemberton’s Gourmet Foods (ME)
An array of specialty salsas and sauces including Artichoke Scarpetta: a slowly simmered combination of artichoke hearts, vine-ripened tomatoes, imported Chianti and fresh onions.
Maine Sea Salts (ME)
The first salt works in Maine in over 200 years, harvesting pure seawater and using solar green houses to nurture their seasoned sea salts.
Wicked Good Company (RI)
Gourmet condiments including fresh raspberry infused with Vermont chocolates for a decadent raspberry jam.
The Kenyon Corn Meal Company (RI)
Kenyon’s historic gristmill located on the Queen's River uses single pass stone grinding to create a corn meal with the taste and quality of another era.
Gerbs Pumpkin Seed Company (RI)
Seasoned roasted pumpkin seeds including hot chipotle, sugar & cinnamon and lightly salted.
Del’s Lemonade (RI)
Soft frozen lemonade from Grandfather DeLucia in Italy and perfected by his son in Rhode Island at a local lemonade stand.
Village Mixes (NH)
A one-woman operation turns into a small but thriving specialty foods company, sharing their family-approved cookie, pancake and dessert mixes.
Better than Fred’s Salsas (NH)
In 1996, a NH high school student challenged himself to make the best salsa ever, and Better than Fred’s was born. Partner up your salsa with Chuk’s White Corn Tortilla Chips.
Sister Nadine’s (MA)
Custard-like pies made from navy beans—a new Boston favorite from a hometown family recipe.
Carolyn’s Handmade (MA)
Originating from a small kitchen in Concord, Carolyn’s creations now include the world’s best toffee, sweet and salty pecans, and chocolate bark.
Berkshire Mountain Bakery (MA)
Hearth baked breads and pizzas using natural nutritious sourdough for leavening.
Emily’s Brownies (MA)
Brownie lovers come to our stores specifically looking for Emily’s melt in your mouth chocolate and chocolate walnut brownies. So fresh, they taste like they came out of your oven.
Nashoba Brook Bakery (MA)
Each day the baker arrives at Nashoba early and begins mixing the doughs that become the bread for the next day. The doughs rise slowly and are cut into individual loaves. Rising once again, they’re baked overnight, providing you with the quality flavor that only slow rise breads can bring.
Aleia’s Gluten Free Bakery (CT)
Hand-made cookies, macaroons, croutons and breads combining old-fashioned quality with international style.
Tokeneke Fine Foods (CT)
Flavorful nuts, hors d’oeuvres, shortbreads and specialty cookies for delighting your guests.
Big Sky Baking Company (ME)
Breads, granolas and treats made from the world’s finest organic wheat berries, milled on site in the bakery.
Spelt Right (ME)
Bagels and baked goods made with nutritious and tasty high protein spelt.
Simply Divine (ME)
A mother-daughter team brings you a delicious assortment of gourmet brownies including chocolate peanut butter, sweet potato, caramel, and s’mores style. Perfect for your sweet tooth or as a gift.
Granny Kirkwood’s Bakery (ME)
Yes, there was a Granny Kirkwood and now the bakery named in her honor uses her original recipe to bring you the finest shortbread cookies in New England.
Seven Stars Bakery (RI)
Fresh eggs, European style butter and nutritious grains and flours are the secret ingredients to these crusty handmade breads, scones and treats.
Olga’s Cup and Saucer (RI)
What was once a tiny roadside bakery and lunch shack now produces artisan breads, baguettes and pizza dough using ingredients from small Rhode Island farms and businesses.
Sakonnet River Pie Company (RI)
Handmade pies and tarts emphasize seasonal, locally grown fruit and berries and a simple, flaky pastry.
Comanzo Artisan Bakers (RI)
Originating in an antique farmhouse kitchen, Comanzo’s creates world-class biscotti made from local ingredients.
Starlight Creatives (MA)
Hand-decorated, custom cookies, using all premium, natural ingredients in a nut-free, peanut-free environment. Celebrate any holiday with these delicious theme cookies.
Boston Cookies (MA)
Soft baked and chewy with a fine texture, with the aroma of pure vanilla extract. Boston Cookies are 100% natural, vegan, cholesterol free and lactose free.
Clear Flour Bread (MA)
Specializing in the authentic breads of Italy and France. The bakers scratch mix flour, water, salt and yeast and hand shape long fermented doughs for stone hearth baking.