Omnivore - Five new Atlanta farmers market vendors to check out this season
Vegan snacks, small-batch peanut butter and eco-friendly skincare, to name a few.
- Courtesy Community Farmer Markets
- New vendors pop up at the East Atlanta Village Farmers Market (above), Peachtree Road, Grant Park, and more
The flowers are blooming, the patios are in high demand, and the King has returned to the Corner to peddle pops. Spring has indeed sprung, which can only mean one thing: farmers market season is upon us.
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With new markets like Freedom Farmers Market already in full swing and longer-running staples like Grant Park, East Atlanta, and Peachtree Road all kicking off in recent weeks, it’s clear that the time of year for filling our eco-friendly market totes with heirloom vegetables and local cheese is nigh. Here are a few newcomers to look out for:
Who: Jimella’s Bakery
What: Cookies, cookie cakes, cookie sandwiches and more cookie-centric goods, baked from scratch
Where: Decatur Farmers Market, Grant Park Farmers Market
Who: Mana In Our Foods
What: Locally made, vegan, sometimes gluten-free provisions
Where: East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Who: Scotch Corner Foods
What: Small-batch peanut butters in untraditional flavors (think pecan and dark chocolate)
Where: Grant Park Farmers Market, Piedmont Park Green Market, East Atlanta Village Farmers Market
Who: Earth Biscuit Foods
What: Vegan snack crackers made with spelt flour and spent grain
Where: Peachtree Road Farmers Market
Who: Euphoria Raw
What: Organic, eco-friendly skincare products, including soaps, shampoos and scrubs
Where: East Lake Farmers Market, Kennesaw Farmers Market, Clarkston Farmers Market, Brookwood Farmers Market