Fresh Thyme Market, which operates 70 stores across 10 midwestern states, is partnering with Naturally Chicago to feature products made by local companies.
Fresh Thyme will be the first grocery partner in Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program.
“As a community-focused grocer, we’re proud to support these local brands and be an innovative and collaborative partner in their larger success stories,” said Jonathan Lawrence, vice president of merchandising for Fresh Thyme Market and board member of Naturally Chicago, in a statement.
Fresh Thyme carries more than 6,000 local products chainwide and recently held a pitch competition in Chicago that brought nine new local vendors to its shelves. Those products include:
- Big Star Cocktails, produced by Apologue Liqueurs
- Carolyn’s Krisps Snacks
- Evergreen Frozen Waffles
- Forbidden Root Craft Beers
- Inspiro Tequila
- IYA Foods Chipers Crackers
- Ms. P’s Gluten-Free Granola
- Popadelics Mushroom
- Windy City Mushroom