Green Markets to Bring Produce Market to Key West



Beginning April 10th, Green Markets, a South Florida company specializing in open air food markets, will being hosting a produce market in Key West twice a month. The market and food bazaar will be set up at Bayview Park on Truman Ave. in Key West. This will be the eight location Green Markets has hosted in south Florida. The key focus is to bring organic, Caribbean, conventional and exotic produce to one place for area residents.  

Along with a wide variety, lower prices are also available to help spread the fresh produce to as many homes as possible. The decision to expand to the Key West area came after several visits to area supermarkets, seeing high prices and less variety. Manager Jason Hershin has noted there will be fresh, organic produce at a 40% less cost than in the large grocery stores. The idea is to save money for local residents, but also to save them the 3-4 hour drive to Miami for fresh produce; which in the end also saves more money.
With 30-60 local vendors at each Green Markets Hosted produce market, the plan for the newest market is to give Key West residents more choices in an affordable manner. There will be certified organic produce, both conventional and exotic varieties. There will be typical faire such as lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, to more exotic fare such as star fruits, mangoes and Caribbean specific varieties provide every two weeks. Some other offerings that are expected include honey, jams, homemade sauces and seasonings as well as organ empanadas and marinades. Shoppers will be able to cover all their produce needs at the new market. Restaurants can order supplies through the market as well. 

Green Market sites can be found in Abocoa, Aventura, Boca Raton, Coral Springs, Doral and West Palm Beach. Be sure to check out this great addition to area shopping and produce options. While the opening is set for April 10th, the market will be back every two weeks, Thursdays from 9:00am – 2:00 pm. If you are ready to taste the local produce Key West has to offer in a new home of your own, or have a home to sell in the Key West area, please contact me, Jimmy Lane, for all of your real estate needs.

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