Why We Choose Local
The Haven Market Difference
At Haven Market in South Haven, we believe the quality of our food starts with the integrity of our farmers. We personally vet every vendor to ensure they meet our high standards for health, ethics, and flavor. We are proud that over 75% of our merchandise comes directly from these incredible Michigan-based producers and small businesses. When you shop here, you are investing in your community and the future of local food.
Meet Our Farms and Producers
These are the partners who provide us with the foundational elements of a healthy kitchen—from grass-fed meats to seasonal organic produce.
Birdsong Farm
Organic, sustainably grown produce from nearby Bangor, MI.
Bennett Farms
Sourcing high-quality, family-farmed heritage meats and poultry.
Bluegold Organic Farm
Dedicated to regenerative practices, supplying us with organic blueberries and other high-quality produce.
Ferry Farms
Four generations strong, providing premium dairy, beef, and specialty charcuterie items rooted in Michigan tradition.
Additional Vendors Include:
- Gold Coast Farms: Hand-picked fruits and apples from this family-owned operation, located right on Michigan’s fruit coast.
- Green Wagon Farms: Certified organic produce grown using no-till methods, ensuring healthy soil and nutrient-dense vegetables.
- Hinterland Farms (Dairy): Known for their delicious, small-batch farmstead cheeses and creamy dairy products.
- Jake’s Country Meats: Our primary partner for heritage breed, pasture-raised pork and grass-fed beef, raised with uncompromising quality in Cassopolis, MI.
- Kalamazoo Valley Food Hub: The food hub works to get more local foods on more local plates by connecting local farmers and makers to local markets.
- Massey Fish: Partnering with Jake’s to bring us fresh and smoked Great Lakes fish, like whitefish, wild-caught from the Upper Peninsula area.
- Sunset Cattle Ranch: We grow the best beef possible by feeding our herd hay that we grow and non-GMO corn raised by us which leads to the best marbled meat you may ever taste.
Dairy, Baked Goods, and Artisan Makers
These partners craft the artisanal items that make your table unique, from fresh milk to gourmet preserves.
Amish Country Dairy
Providing minimally processed, natural cream-top milk and high-quality dairy products.
Retro Bakery Saugutuck
Supplying unique, scratch-made baked goods and pastries.
Big O Smokehouse
Specialists in ready-to-eat smoked fish, seafood, and their famous smoked whitefish spread from Caledonia, MI.
Evergreen Lane Creamery
Handcrafting exquisite goat and cow milk farmstead cheeses right in Fennville, MI.
Additional Vendors Include:
- Palozzolo’s Artisan Dairy: The source of our unique, high-quality artisanal gelatos, sorbettos, and frozen desserts.
- Crane’s Bakery: Crane’s Bakery: Supplying unique, scratch-made baked goods and pastries.
- Sticky Spoons Jam: Small-batch, veteran-owned company preserving the distinct flavors of Michigan summers in handcrafted jams and preserves.
- Precision Syrups: Boutique, all-natural simple syrups perfect for your coffee bar creations or craft cocktails.
- Mimidae Shrubs: Handcrafted fruit and vinegar-based shrub concentrates—a unique, historical beverage mixer.
Wellness, Wine, and Home
Our commitment to quality extends beyond the kitchen to products that support wellness and local enjoyment.
Eco Koala Cleaning Products
Eco-friendly, non-toxic cleaning and household products to keep your home healthy.
Farmhouse Fresh Skin Products
Natural, farm-to-table skincare products made with potent organic herbs.
Vintage Inn at Veritas Estate
Providing us with local Michigan wines from their vineyard right here in South Haven, perfect for our wine tastings.
Fresh Food
A Daily Rotation of Quality and Diversity
While seasonality is important, our focus remains on providing consistent, high-quality variety in our produce section every day. From crisp salad greens and cooking herbs to a reliable selection of root vegetables and unique citrus, our buyers work tirelessly to bring diverse and necessary ingredients to downtown South Haven. We ensure a reliable stock of items to complement your Locally Sourced Meat and Locally Sourced Cheese, making Haven Market your complete destination for meal prep and healthy cooking essentials.
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What’s Hitting the Shelf This Week?
One of the most exciting things about sourcing locally is watching our shelves transform with the seasons. What you see today reflects the best of the current Michigan harvest. In spring, we celebrate fresh asparagus and bright leafy greens. Summer brings an explosion of color with juicy South Haven berries and sweet corn. As fall arrives, we feature heirloom squash, hardy root vegetables, and crisp local apples. This constant rotation means there’s always something new and delicious to discover, offering you the best flavor and highest nutrient content possible.
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