Discover the Bliss of Asheville's Natural Food Markets

See also
Tailgate Food Markets
Local Produce
CSA Farms

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Natural Food Markets in Asheville and Western North Carolina

Bare Essentials Natural Market
[Boone] "...The oldest natural products market in Northwestern North Carolina has just about everything you could want. And what we don't have, we can get!.."

Eath Fare
Two locations: one in West Gate Shopping Center on Patton Avenue and the other on Hendersonville Road.

French Broad Food Co-Op
"...consumer-owned co-operative--a business owned by the people who work and shop here..." Public welcome. Volunteers welcome. Located on Biltmore Avenue in Downtown Asheville.

Greenlife Grocery
"...i s a full service natural foods store dedicated to bringing you and your family the freshest and healthiest foods and products available. No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, or hydrogenated oils. We are committed to supporting local foods and local economy. We believe a healthy environment starts with a healthy community. We strive to support organic local produce, local meats, local cheeses, local breads, local supplements & body care, and other local goods whenever possible. We pride ourselves in offering as many organic options to our customers as are available. We believe that supporting organic is one of the best ways to make positive changes in people's health and the environments of local communities, and the earth itself..."

"... If you happen to grab a bite at the Greenlife Grocery hot bar on a Tuesday night and wander over to the cafe area to chow down, be forewarned: You could end up on television. Each week, the health-food hot spot is transformed into a combined radio-and-television studio where “Green Radio Bistro” a WPVM radio program doubling as a URTV series, is produced before a live audience. Spearheaded by singer/songwriter Ian Booth of the local nonprofit Sustainable Now, the program showcases Western North Carolina’s environmental movers and shakers, aiming to get people talking about the region as a hub of sustainability...."

Hendersonville Community Co-op --Natural Foods Market and Organic Cafe [Hendersonville] "....Our co-op began as a buying club in 1978 with a group of 15 families who were interested in buying wholesome food at discount prices. In 1983 HCC became incorporated. During its history, the co-op has had several locations before arriving at our present one on Old Spartanburg Highway. In December 1999 we went through an expansion process to double the size of our store and add the Blue Mountain Café (now the Blue Mountain Deli). Several of the founding members are still active in the co-op and during this time our membership has continued to rise. Approximately 1200 families and individuals share ownership of the co-op...."