Serving as a food and community hub for the city of Orlando, the East End Market helps to bolster the business of local farmers and artisans. With everything from gourmet hot sauce to green juices, the market serves as a one-stop-shop for those attending Trend Hunter’s Orlando innovation conference to pick up some quality food products.
The East End Market is an indoor marketplace that is populated by local farmers and other food artisans such as Gideon’s Bakehouse, the Houndstooth Sauce Company and La Femme du Fromage. The market is set up to not only serve as a place of commerce, but also a work and recreation hub for the community. The underlying goal of the market is to help support the local economy while also generating meaningful conversations about our food system.
With a growing number of consumers looking for ways to buy local, the East End Market has become a popular spot for Orlandoans.
Artisan Food Markets
Orlando's 'East End Market' Showcases Local Farmers and Food Artisans
Trend Themes
1. Local Food Markets - Opportunity to create more indoor marketplaces for farmers and artisans to sell their products and connect with the community.
2. Community Hubs - Opportunity to create indoor marketplaces that serve as a place of commerce and a work and recreation hub for the community.
3. Sustainable Food Systems - Opportunity to generate meaningful conversations about our food system and promote sustainable practices through local food markets.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Opportunity for farmers to sell their products directly to consumers at local food markets.
2. Food and Beverage - Opportunity for food artisans to showcase their products and connect with the community at local food markets.
3. Retail - Opportunity to create new retail spaces and experiences with an emphasis on supporting local businesses and promoting sustainable practices.