Tuesday, 11 October 2016

Directory of Organic Food Stores

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Here's a list of local shops that sell organic products Some are exclusively organic while others are gourmet stores that also stock a range of organic merchandise and products for those with specific dietary needs/restrictions (e.g., gluten-free, dairy-free, kosher and sugar-free).  The list is arranged by region to help you locate those closest to you.  

Have fun checking them out!




PORT OF SPAIN AND WEST TRINIDAD

ARTIE’S MEATS (Maraval and Diego Martin, Trinidad) – Selling a wide range of burgers, meats and seafood along with fruits and vegetables.  Gourmet grocery items are also available.  Online shopping with in-store pick-up is available.  868) 637-7264 (Diego Martin) or (868) 225-2211 (Maraval).

ADAM’S BAGELS (Maraval, Trinidad) – As an all-in-one restaurant, bakery and gourmet store, ADAM’S amounts to more than its delicious bagels.  The grocery section is small but well-edited with housemade frozen dishes (stuffed crab backs, pastelles, fish kebabs, etc.), imported specialty beverages, pastas and snacks.  The bakery is packed with Trinidad’s best bagels alongside local sweet and savoury treats – pone, kibby, currant rolls, arepas, puffs, cookies, and more. Keep an eye out for local free-range eggs, locally made condiments and Adam’s Pepper Sauce.  Full-service restaurant with take-out counter and dine-in area. 15A Saddle Road.  (868) 622-2435

BE FREE FOODS (St. James, Trinidad) – Lots  of tasty, good-for-you snacks including candy and sodas, all organic... perfect for kids with allergies.  Be Free Foods is a large organic food store owned and lovingly run by Certified Health Coach, Daisie Sammy-Christopher and hubby.  The store carries a wide range of dry goods, frozen goods, and specialty items including gluten-free, dairy-free, wheat-free and nut-free food products.  With separate upright freezers for Vegan, Poultry, Beef and Lamb, and Other Meats, you are confident the owners understand and cater to the local consumer's dietary needs and personal preferences.     Mucurapo Road.  (868) 735-0727 or (868) 620-3246

BLOOM’S IMPORTS (Diego Martin, Trinidad) – Bloom’s stocks various meat products including organic hormone-free chickens, hangar steaks, skirt steaks, lamb products (local and from New Zealand) and baby back ribs; local and imported fish and seafood are also available. The store also carries a large selection of local artisan foods — Perfect Peppers products, Ambrosia by Christine, Bertie’s Pepper Sauce, Simple Sauces & Pastas, and much more.  Hard to find imports are also on the shelves like Sriracha Hot Sauce, KIND bars, gourmet sodas, etc.  The best part is that you can check their website to see what meat and fish products are available.  Diego Martin Main Road (868) 633-5771.

CASCADE MINI MART (Cascade, Trinidad) – Part mini-mart and part gourmet, this shop carries gourmet goodies like Stonewall Kitchen products, NUMI Organic Teas, Hausbrandt Coffee, Steaz sodas, local Guru Snacks, and organic pastas and sauces.  #84 Cascade Main Road. (868) 223-5603

COOL FOODS (Maraval, Trinidad) - This new store opened its doors in 2016 and offers a wide variety of fresh fruits and veggies, from foreign as well as local.  (868) 270-4292

FRESH ORGANICS LIMITED Maraval, Trinidad) Opened its doors in September 2016, Fresh is chock full of lush organic fruits and veggies together with ample supplies of packaged organic products.  Fresh supports local organic farmers and (yummm) chocolatiers.  You will also find natural and organic supplements, body care products and cleaning supplies in an enjoyable shopping experience.  #49 Saddle Road. (868) 622-7828  

LIVE GREEN (Woodbrook, Trinidad) – Tucked away on a side street in Woodbrook, Live Green features a wide range of organic and all natural products – organic foods and snacks (e.g., coconut sugar, Frontier’s organic herbs & spices herbal teas, body and skin care items, herbal and homeopathic remedies, organic baby products, environmentally-friendly water bottles, environmentally-safe household products (e.g., Seventh Generation products) and more.  #5 Belle Smythe Street.  (868) 221-5139 or (868) 685-9291

MALABAR FARMS GOURMET SHOP (Maraval, Trinidad) – This long-standing gourmet grocer on Long Circular Road sells imported brands of fresh, frozen and packaged food items, wines, and in-house breads. With roots as an upmarket butcher, Malabar Farms’ strengths are its cheese and meat sections with imported poultry, beef, lamb,etc. Organic meat and poultry (hormone-free) are also available here at Malabar.  You can also pick up local goodies, including Cocobel Chocolates#115 Long Circular Road.  (868) 628-7486 or (868) 622-9309

NATURE’S DISCOUNT NUTRITION CENTER (Maraval, Trinidad) – With an emphasis on vitamins and sports nutrition products, Nature’s Discount in Ellerslie Plaza also offers a small selection of organic foods, juices, herbal teas, and other all-natural health products.  On our last visit we saw Nature’s Path organic cereals (both hot and cold), Bob’s Red Mill grains and foods, almond flour, gluten-free and organic pastas, organic coconut oil, organic raw cacao powder, organic coconut sugar, organic Jamaican castor oil, and STEAZ sodas.  Shop #12, Ellerslie Plaza.  (868) 622-2084


NEW EARTH ORGANIC ENTERPRISES (Woodbrook, Trinidad) – An organic food co-operative providing members and customers with organic , fresh local and imported produce, bulk peas, beans, dried fruit, nuts, seeds, eco-friendly personal care and cleaning products. Don’t miss NEO’s local artisan products – Soular sundried bananas, cacao nibs, brewing cacao, dark chocolate; Del Mano pestos and superb handmade cheeses, yogurt and fresh cows milk from Dolce Valle, a local cheesemaker.  The store also offers local kefir; organic bulk grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and dried fruits; specialty foods and beverages; all-natural personal care products; vitamins and supplements; and household cleaning supplies.  There is an excellent small vegetarian cafe – NEO Cafe – onsite.   #80 Roberts Street.  (868) 622-3643


The Earth Market (formerly Whole Foods Market) (Maraval, Trinidad)  - This health food store stocks organic and healthy foods alongside vitamins and supplements.  #7 Saddle Road, Royal Palm Plaza. (868) 628-6221 
Note: Big Rebranding in progress - stay tuned for more 


CENTRAL & EAST TRINIDAD

YUMMY MUMMY GOURMET (Chaguanas, Trinidad) – This market stocks a wide range of gluten-free, organic, dairy-free and all natural products.  Yummy Mummy also bakes their own gluten-free bread and muffins in-house!  Mulchan Seuchan Road. (868) 671-7236.

VANILLA BEAN GOURMET STORE (Cunupia, Trinidad) – Carries an extensive range of gourmet grocery items including halal gourmet deli meats, sushi making ingredients, coffees, gluten and wheat-free cereals, snacks, flour, and sweeteners like Organic Agave Nectar, as well as organic fresh produce, herbs and fresh foreign fruits.  You will also  find tasty, healthy, gluten-free, vegan and eggless treats such as Oatquakes muffins, and artisan cookies, cupcakes and Breads from Cusano’s Artisan Loaves. Daily desserts like Creme Caramel and Cheesecakes are also available. #145 Munroe Road.  (868) 223-9527 

THE HAPPY GOURMET (Valsayn, Trinidad)  is a welcome resource in the East for specialty foods and beverages, including gourmet items, organic, gluten-free and low-sugar foods.  The store also stocks extra virgin olive oils; Sea salts and spices; Real maple syrup and other syrups and jams; Chia seeds; a huge selection of Bob’s Red Mill products; Coffees and teas; Local goodies from Perfect Peppers, Gina’s Chocolates and Del Mano (pestos and sausages). Meats and seafood are also available (including halaal beef and organic meats), along with a wide range of wines and imported beers. Valpark Shopping Plaza. (868) 223-7023

SOUTH TRINIDAD

THE GOURMET GENIE (San Fernando, Trinidad) – Sando’s favourite gourmet food shop offers “exotic cooking ingredients for a range of international meals as well as coffees (Folgers, Starbucks, etc.) and the Keurig K-cup coffee, teas (Amanzi, Art of Tea, Tazo and Stash), desserts, breads, imported fresh herbs, fruits and vegetables, sandwiches and smoothies.”  Products include Morning Star Farm items; Stevia (sachets & tablets); pure vanilla, orange and anise extracts; Kettle’s almond and cashew butters; egg-free mayonnaise; black and white truffle oils; bruschetta toppings; smoked sea salt and Himalayan pink salt; cake decorating products; gluten-free lentil crackers; packaged sugar-free snacks; and a very interesting wine ice cream. Lunch is available daily.  Small dine-in area.  SSL Building (Ground Floor), # 40 Sutton Street. (868) 221-2983


TOBAGO

MR D’S HEALTH FOOD STORE (Scarborough, Tobago) – Only open during the week, this small store on the upper level of the NIB Mall sells cereals, snacks, specialty foods, soy and almond milk, juices, vitamins/herbs and other health food products.  Mr. D’s also serves daily vegetarian lunches, which are very reasonably priced and tasty.  Upper Level, NIB Mall.  (868) 639-3809

MORSHEAD GOURMET SUPERMARKET (Mt. Pleasant, Tobago) – Moreshead is a favourite of Tobago’s expat community because it carries many products imported from the U.K., along with American brands and local food finds like Orange Hill Nature Ranch’s feta cheese and yogurtNola’s Tobago Gourmet Granola, and Tobago Cocoa Estate chocolate.  This supermarket is the only place in Tobago selling international coffee brands like Lavazza and World Harvest Coffee (other than Ciao Cafe in Scarborough which sells Hausbrandt coffee by the can). Moreshead also carries various dairy-free, sugar-free, and gluten-free items, including products from Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods. (868) 639 8855

ONLINE RETAILERS

D MARKET MOVERS (Trinidad) – This local online retailer specializes in home, office and wholesale delivery for fruits, vegetables, dairy products, meats and seafood, dried goods (organic quinoa and millet), and food gift boxes/baskets.  We really like that Market Movers sources free range eggs and milk (only available on Fridays and Saturdays) from local farmers as well as local greenhouse grown produce, which typically has lower pesticide levels.  Free Delivery (limited)! (868) 221-5042

8 comments:

  1. This is very useful information. Tys! I drive past Fresh Organics Limited twice a day but never went it...think I will this evening.

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    1. Hi anonymous! Thanks for taking the time to check through our directory. We are happy your found a store that's easy for you to check out. For the benefit of our audience it would be great if you shared your thoughts on the products, quality, service...and anything else. Hope to hear from you after your visit!

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    2. Very Interesting!!! Will probably take the time to check it out myself!!

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    3. Yes I'm gonna check out Fresh Organics Limited

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  2. This is excellent, will have to check out the one in Valsayn

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  3. Thks!! Will definitely check them out.

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  4. Love this list! Looks like you put a lot of work into this. I'll share it on social media.

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    1. Hi Johnny, yes it took some time to gather the info. It's been a rewarding journey though. Thanks for sharing and give us an update when you've visited one of them. Would love to hear from you.

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