As the “locavore” movement in Petaluma grows, so does the selection of locally made products at grocery stores in town.
Many stores sell local produce, cheeses, meats and other products. While some of these groceries seek out nearby companies and some have the companies come to them, the market for local products in Petaluma — with a rich agricultural and dairy background — is still going strong.
“Why would I want to buy milk that isn’t as fresh as something from right here in Petaluma?” said Petaluma resident Laura Bradley. Bradley said she shops mostly at G&G Supermarket because it is locally owned and offers products such as Clover Stornetta dairy products, Kozlowski Farms jams and Amy’s Kitchen frozen meals.
Dan Lyke, a local software developer, finds that Whole Foods, Petaluma Market and other stores offer local eggs, cheeses and other products to his liking. In addition to shopping at these stores, he goes to the farmers market and signed up for a weekly box of produce from Tara Firma and Green String farms.
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