STORY BY ANGELA VEUGELER / PHOTOS BY JON ROGERS
The Fresh Market
A Taste of Europe with Hometown Warmth: Discover the Unique Charm of The Fresh Market
WITH THE feel of a European-style food market, The Fresh Market offers an intimate shopping experience with the freshest produce, meats hand-trimmed by butchers instore, fresh-cut flowers, and the finest foods and ingredients from around the world. Founded by the Berry family in Greensboro, N.C., in 1982, The Fresh Market now has 161 locations in 22 states. Despite their growth, The Fresh Market still offers an intimate and personalized shopping experience, enhanced by team members who aim to provide exceptional hospitality.
Unique Atmosphere
For Jim Healy, General Manager of The Fresh Market Suwanee for 15 years, it’s the unique atmosphere that sets it apart. “I think back to the first time I ever walked into a Fresh Market. It is just a totally different atmosphere. It felt like stepping into a corner grocery store rather than a big business,” he remembers. “That feeling is what prompted me to come work for The Fresh Market. We try to create kind of a hometown grocery store, where people come in and they know you, and we offer a lot of unique, high-quality products. You get a different feeling when you walk into The Fresh Market than when you walk into a big chain.” Since opening in 2008 in the Jubilee shopping center on Peachtree Industrial Blvd., The Fresh Market Suwanee has served as a popular destination for those looking for specialty items or preparing for gatherings. They offer a wide selection of artisanal meats and cheeses, ready-to-heat meals such as Chicken & Spinach Cannelloni or Vegetable Lasagna, and standard party platters including sandwich, fruit, crudité, and dessert platters. Seafood platters, such as the Mini Maryland Crab Cake Platter and Jumbo Coconut Shrimp Tray, make it easy to elevate any occasion. For busy shoppers looking for quick or easy meal solutions, The Fresh Market offers prepped meals for two or four, alongside oven ready dishes, marinated meats and pre-cut vegetables, making dinner both simple and delicious.
Their bulk aisle is a favorite, offering a wide selection of customizable amounts of nuts, dried fruits, snack mixes, coffees, and candies. (I recommend the white chocolate covered pretzels!) The Fresh Market has several new offerings, such as hot pizzas and a freshly squeezed orange juice machine. According to Healy, “The fresh, hot pizza is one of the most exciting new offerings in my mind.” They now offer breakfast sandwiches from 8-10:30 a.m. Choose from bacon or sausage and egg croissants or biscuits, breakfast casseroles, and more. The freshly squeezed orange juice has also been a big hit with customers so far, as there’s nothing quite like the sweetness of freshly squeezed orange juice. You can try a sample, then fill a jug to take home. Coming in 2025 the store plans to add a smoothie machine and an electronic coffee bar where beans are ground fresh at the
push of a button.
Holidays Made Easy & Delicious
During the holiday season, The Fresh Market simplifies entertaining with its holiday meal kits, designed to take the stress out of Thanksgiving and Christmas. With turkey, ham, and all the sides, The Fresh Market offers everything you need to complete your feast. Order in-store or online; all you have to do is pick up and heat in the oven. Not in the mood for ham or turkey? Choose from a variety of main course options for Thanksgiving or Christmas, including whole beef tenderloin, prime rib, standing rib roast, or even the Southern classic turducken, a boneless duck breast tucked inside a boneless chicken breast, tucked inside a boneless turkey breast and layered with garlic herb stuffing and andouille sausage throughout. For holiday parties, The Fresh Market’s appetizer platters, like the Artisanal Cheeses, Grab & Go Caprese Snack Tray, or Assorted Nut Tray, are crowd-pleasers. For dessert, try their Pull Apart Cupcake Cake with fresh fruit or wide variety of fruit tarts, cakes, pies, and freshly baked cookies.
Whether you’re planning a holiday feast, searching for the finest ingredients, or just looking to make mealtime easier, The Fresh Market delivers an experience unlike any other. With its warm, old-world charm and a commitment to quality and community, it’s more than just a grocery store — it’s a place where food is celebrated, and customers feel at home.
The Fresh Market is located at 1500 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Suwanee. For more information, go to Stores.TheFreshMarket.com/GA/ suwanee/68 or call 678-714-0976.
