NEWS - Retail & Shopping Centers

SBJ Staff Report

Jan 16, 2012 - Herban Marketplace, Beaufort’s premier organic and natural grocer located at 1211 Newcastle St. will host a grand opening celebration this Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

A ribbon cutting ceremony with The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will be held promptly at 5:30 p.m. Herban Marketplace is owned by Lowcountry native Greta Lynne, and offers a wide variety of food, personal care and home products, and aims to be a community resource for nutrition and wellness.

Members of the Herban Marketplace team are educated in organic food and standards and remain on the cutting edge of all things organic in order to help raise the community’s bar for overall health and nutrition.  The company is an official member of the Organic Trade Association.

 “It’s vital that our community – men, women and children – have access to the best nutrition and products to help them stay on the path to health and wellness,” said Lynne. “Whether your goal is to reduce the chemicals in your diet or find foods to accommodate your child’s food allergy, it’s our goal to serve our community as a resource for healthy living.”

Among Lynne’s goals for the store are educational workshops geared toward women and children, cooking classes and wellness opportunities offered in conjunction with area businesses. Herban Marketplace is a proud supporter of Louie’s Kids, a non-profit that raises funds to help treat childhood obesity.

Specialized products such as organic produce, gluten-free foods, bulk items, culinary and medicinal herbs will be offered. While the majority of her supply comes from United Natural Foods, Lynne additionally plans to reach out to local organic farms and farmers.

“The relationship people have with their food is incredibly important,” Lynne says. “Knowing where your food comes from and that it hasn’t been tainted in any way helps me sleep better at night, and I hope I can help others do the same.”

Herban Marketplace is now open seven days a week, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday12- 4 p.m.