January 2020

If you have lived on St Croix for a while, you will remember Island Dairy, a working dairy farm that provided fresh milk to the people of St Croix. While Island Dairy is no longer, the property houses Salt Great Pond, one of the newer restaurants on St Croix. Owners Chris and Kelly Booth are not newbies to the restaurantRead more

Consumers have become increasingly more aware of the environmental impacts of their diets, especially when eating out. As such, this places the burden on foodservice outlets to offer a more comprehensive selection of eco-friendly and sustainable foods. As a food distributor, Merchants Market Group acknowledges the need to provide our clients with products to meet this demand. What Is SustainableRead more

At one point in time, soy was always the answer to the plant-based question. Tofu, tempeh, and soy crumbles were simple substitutes for most meat products, and they were easy to access from restaurant suppliers. But now, there has been a shift in the way plant-based food is being approached. Chefs are experimenting with different produce to create unique flavorsRead more