Market of Choice

Overview

Market of Choice is a family-owned grocery retailer based in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Founded in 1979, the company operates 11 to 12 stores across the state, specializing in local sourcing and fresh in-store manufacturing. It began as a single store and has evolved into Oregon's largest family-owned independent grocer, known for its commitment to community support and maintaining strong partnerships with local farmers, ranchers, and producers.

The retailer offers a diverse range of grocery items including conventional, organic, and natural foods, featuring scratch-made deli, bakery, and prepared foods produced in a 50,000 square foot commercial kitchen. Dedicated to supporting local startups through its MOJO program and small farms with the Dig Local initiative, the company has received recognition for quality and community engagement, including awards for its salad bars and as a top grocery store in Lane County.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 541-488-2773
• Website: marketofchoice.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/marketofchoice

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Food & beverage services
• Local farm distribution
• Community development
• Community farm partnerships
• Local makers
• B2C
• Local food programs
• Sustainable agriculture
• Local product promotion
• Farm-to-table
• Supermarkets and other grocery retailers (except convenience retailers)
• Regional sourcing
• Local food support
• Local produce delivery
• Local farm conservation
• Community support
• Local product sourcing
• Customer service
• Local food distribution
• BIPOC & LGBTQ+ maker support
• Local farm product showcase
• Amplify program
• Grocery stores
• Small business support
• Oregon farms
• Local food education
• Local farm distribution network
• Local farm partnerships
• Community giving
• Sustainable farming
• Food and beverage
• Local product curation
• Services
• Local food initiatives
• Retail
• Farmers market support
• Local producer collaboration
• Local food ecosystem
• Community grants
• B2B
• Local farm sustainability
• Local business mentorship
• Local farm direct purchase
• Community-driven retail
• Local partnerships
• Family-owned grocery
• MOJO program
• Regional food network
• Local farm innovation
• Local sourcing
• Community engagement
• Distribution
• Consumer products & retail
• Transportation & logistics
• Food & beverages
• Consumer goods
• Consumers
• Food
• Grocery
• Health markets
• Specialty food

Technologies Used

• Autotask
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Cloudflare DNS
• Git
• MailChimp SPF
• MySQL
• Outlook
• PHP
• Rackspace MailGun
• Remote
• Slack
• Wordpress

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches