2021 Remarkable Independents

Kari Manze

Jun. 08, 2021

I am grateful to have the opportunity to work with a cross-functional team of experts to help bring delightful desserts to life for our customers. The most rewarding aspect of my job is seeing a new dessert on our customers’ bakery shelves that is grounded in consumer insights and crafted with care from our bakeries.

By Christine LaFave Grace and Kristina Hurtig on Feb. 10, 2021

In a year that saw grocers pressed to reckon with dual economic and public-health crises—including everything from supply-chain disruption to compliance with still-shifting COVID-19 mitigation regulations—WGB is proud to present the 2021 Remarkable Independents.

2021 Remarkable Independents

Perelandra Natural Foods

Feb. 10, 2021

President Allison Buckingham shares how the independent, which has received praise for the changes it has made amid the pandemic, has kept its store and customers safe.

2021 Remarkable Independents

Healthy Living Market & Cafe

Feb. 10, 2021

Healthy Living Market & Café takes pride in its in-store experience, built on warm, inviting stores; an elevated cafe; and exceptional hospitality.

2021 Remarkable Independents

Liberty Heights Fresh

Feb. 10, 2021

Liberty Heights Fresh promises that shoppers will find “no unpronounceable, unrecognizable mystery imitation ingredients … simply good food made with wholesome, traditional products that your grandparents would recognize.”

2021 Remarkable Independents

Market Wagon

Feb. 10, 2021

Launched in 2016, Market Wagon offers consumers the chance to buy directly from a range of local producers—no subscription, contract or membership required.

2021 Remarkable Independents