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Since 1949.
At Caraluzzi's we don't just care about local, we are local, serving the Fairfield County community for over 75 years. During that time, we’ve had the opportunity to form amazing partnerships with other local artisans and farmers, supporting each other in our shared mission to bring valuable products and services to our neighbors. With over 1,000 local items across the store, you won’t find local like this at other supermarkets. Read on to learn about some of our local partners.
Andrew’s Honey
www.andrewshoney.com
100% pure, raw honey harvested in Connecticut and New York. Dubbed by The New York Times food expert Mark Bittman as “an industry legend,” Andrew Cote is a fourth generation bee keeper, carrying on a family tradition that dates back to the 1800s. Cote, a Fullbright scholar and English professor, also runs Bees without Borders, a non-profit dedicated to alleviating poverty through bee-keeping.
Arethusa Farms Milk, Cheese and Ice Cream
www.arethusafarm.com
“Every cow in this barn is a lady, please treat her as such.” So reads the sign hanging in the entrance of Arethusa Farm’s barn in Litchfield, Connecticut. Arethusa Farm’s award winning cows always come first. Pure-bred Holsteins and Jerseys roam rolling green acres of Connecticut pasture lands. Plenty of exercise and a clean location ensures top-quality milk, cheese, and ice cream, only miles from home.
Citra Solv
www.citrasolv.com
Since 1987 Danbury based Citra Solv has been offering high-quality cleaning and personal care products without sacrificing performance or the environment. They specialize in the development of naturally derived products made from renewable resources that have a minimum impact on our world—right down to the environmentally conscious packaging they come in.
Connecticaught Seafood
We choose fishing locations based on which produce the highest quality catch, which is often right here in Connecticut. With an eye towards sustainability, we prefer to sell local seafood. Click here to learn more about Connecticaught.
Cross Culture Kombucha
www.crossculturekombucha.com
Brewed locally in Danbury, CT, Cross Culture Kombucha was launched with the vision of providing the non-drinkers and health-conscious a delicious drink that can be enjoyed at any time, especially socially with family and friends.
DePuma's Gluten Free Pasta
www.depumaspasta.com
All of DePuma's pastas are hand crafted and not mass produced for ensured perfection. DePuma's gluten free pasta contains only the highest quality ingredients available. Whether it's their gluten free tortellini, gluten free ravioli, or gluten free cavatelli, DePuma's gluten free pastas continue to be praised by its customers as the best gluten free pasta available!
Foxon Park Sodas
www.foxonpark.com
Foxon Park was founded in 1922 in East Haven, Connecticut by Matteo Naclerio, an immigrant from Italy. He quickly embraced the entrepreneurial spirit of his era and decided to open up a beverage company. Its name would be Foxon Park, after the street on which it resided at the time. Ownership has been passed from generation to generation and still remains in the family today, continuing the tradition their grandfather started so long ago. Although much has changed over the years, their recipe has remained the same. Using only the best ingredients, including real cane sugar, Foxon Park has become a drink of choice throughout many parts of Connecticut.
Gilbertie's Greens
See our tour of the farm!
Growing food and flowers for the Fairfield county area since 1922, we visited the Gilbertie family's greenhouse in Easton to see how they grow their delicious, organic micro-greens. Healthier and more flavorful than full sized greens, Gilbertie's Greens can be found in the produce section of Caraluzzi's year round.
Gotham Greens
www.gothamgreens.com
Brooklyn, NY. Gotham Greens uses ecologically sustainable methods in a technology sophisticated way to produce an abundance of fresh greens year round on roof tops in Brooklyn, NY. In our fresh salad section in the produce department you will find a variety of Gotham Greens lettuce blends that have been freshly picked, washed and delivered, ready to be taken home and eaten!
The Gracious Gourmet
www.thegraciousgourmet.com
The Gracious Gourmet offers easy-to-use, all-natural condiments for people who love good food but have no time to cook. Founded in Bridgewater, CT in 2006, The Gracious Gourmet created a line of specialty food products that transform ordinary dishes into exceptional ones without any fuss. The quality of their all-natural products is second to none and their uses are nearly unlimited. With The Gracious Gourmet to help, serving great food has never been easier!
Hummel Brothers Inc.
www.hummelbros.com
Distributed only in Connecticut, Hummel Brothers hot dogs are a legendary favorite amongst New Haven natives. Started in 1933 by brothers Robert & William Hummel, the Hummel Bros. philosophy is simple: Produce the best product possible. After 80 years, they are still Connecticut's favorite hot dog.
Lamothe’s Sugar House
www.lamothesugarhouse.com
The Lamothe family started their small farm in 1971, with only 7 taps to create maple syrup for personal use. Soon neighbors and friends made requests to purchase their syrup, and Lamothe’s has since expanded to 4000 taps and a modest, 15 mile pipeline of plastic tubing to the sugar house, where it is converted to maple syrup. Over the years, they have also introduced other products, including native honey.
Maple Craft Foods
www.maplecraftfoods.com
Making maple syrup since 2001 using high quality, organic maple syrup that's slow boiled traditionally, over an open flame, on a farm in Vermont, giving it its rich caramel color and robust taste.
Ronnybrook Farms Drinkable Yogurts
www.ronnybrook.com
According to Ronnybrook Farm & the Osofsky family, “Our cows are like family to us here.” Treated with respect and daily access to pasture, these cows are raised according to 70 years of farming wisdom from an era before the big dairy conglomerates were on the market. As the family says, they are “Hopelessly out of date, and proud of it!” Their drinkable yogurts are made with 10 different probiotics, 4 from buttermilk, giving a smooth, refreshing flavor with no stabilizers, emulsifiers or modified food starches. Just all natural ingredients and the freshest fruit they can find.
Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters
www.sacredgrounds.coffee.
Nestled in the hills of Candlewood Valley in Sherman, CT at the top of Fairfield County, Sacred Grounds uses 100% Organic and Fair Trade beans. Coffee is roasted in micro batches to ensure freshness, along with frequent deliveries of roasted bagged coffee to our stores. Find Sacred Grounds Coffee Organic coffees from around the world in the coffee aisle.
Simpson & Vail Teas
www.svtea.com
Simpson & Vail, Inc. is an old time tea company and was originally founded as a green coffee merchant in 1904 by Augustus M. Walbridge on Water Street in New York City as Augustus M. Walbridge, Inc. In 1929, Mr. Walbridge sold the business to Mr. Simpson, the accountant, and Mr. Lester Vail, the tea taster. Hence, a great business was born. Simpson & Vail Teas have a loyal following of customers dedicated to the superior quality and unique flavors of their teas. Sip for yourself and you'll see why!
Two Roads Beers
www.tworoadsbrewing.com
Four friends traveled separate paths, from careers on Southeast Asian oil rigs to engineering airplanes, before arriving at their long awaited destination, brewing delicious beer together. From a converted industrial Stamford factory and the imagination of award-winning brew master Phil Markowski comes a new spin on traditional ales. From the saison to the pilsner, each beer is a new twist on traditional for those who like to take the road less traveled, in life and in beer.
See below for some more of our local products.
Local Dairy:
- Andrew's Horseradish/Cocktail Sauce
New Haven, CT - Calabro Cheese
East Haven, CT - Coco June
New York, NY - Crowley Milk
Bighamton, NY - East Coast Kombucha
Norwalk, CT - FAGE Yogurt
Johnstown, NY - Hood Milk
Lynnifield, MA - Immaculate Baked Goods
Wakefield, MA - Immune Schein Elixers
Saugerties, NY - Motto Sparkling Matcha
Brooklyn, NY - Siggi's Yogurt
New York, NY - Soy Kaas Cheese
Brook, NJ - Stani Greek Yogurt
Ansonia, CT - Sunshine Farm Eggs
Brooklyn, NY - Telio's Greek Yogurt Dips
Bridgeport, CT - The Farmer's Cow
Lebanon, CT
Local Frozen:
- 850 Degrees Pizza
Ridgefield, CT - Cape Cod Pizza
Cape Cod, MA - Centerville Chicken Pie
Cape Cod, MA - Dr. Praeger's Sensible Foods
Elmwood Park, NJ - Friendly's Ice Cream
Wilbraham, MA - Gillian's Pie Crust
Lynn, MA - Hanover Foods
Hanover, PA - Hood Novelties
Lynnifield, MA - Ian's - Frozen Mac & Cheese and Chicken Nuggets
Framingham, MA - John's Ravioli
New Rochelle, NY - Jolie Ravioli
New Hyde Park, NY - Marino's Ice Cream
Richmond Hill, NY - Mystic Pizza
Mystic, CT - Pizza Luca
Elmsford, NY - Royal Ice Cream Company
Manchester, CT - Tofutti Brands Ice Cream
Cranford, NJ - Unbakeables Cookie Dough Bites
Weston, CT - Wholly Wholesome
Chester, NJ - Yasso Ice Cream Bars
Boston, MA - Zuppardis Pizza
West Haven, CT
*Brands/items selection may vary and is frequently updated*
Local Grocery:
- 88 Acres
Dorchester, MA - Aleias Gluten Free Foods
Brandford, CT - Archie Moore's
Milford, CT - Arnold Bread
Horsham, PA - Avalon Organics Shampoo & Conditioner
Melville, NY - Bear's BBQ Sauce
South Windsor, CT - Bigelow Tea
Fairfield, CT - Bionaturae
North Franklin, CT - Bite Lite Lure
Bethel, CT - Bola Granola
Great Barrington, MA - Boylans Soda
Tettorboro, NJ - Candlewood Coffee Bags & K Cups
Brookfield, CT - Capa di Roma Pasta Sauce
East Hartford, CT - Carbone Sauce
Brooklyn, NY - Casa Visco Pizza
Rotterdam, NY - Chaves Bakery
Bridgeport, CT - Chef Silvio's Pasta Sauce
Guilford, CT - Dino BBQ Sauce
Syracuse, NY - Earth's Best Baby Food
Melville, NY - Food Should Taste Good Tortilla Chips
Needham Heights, MA - Golden Blossom Honey
Doylestown, PA - Good Earth Corporation
Montvale, NJ - Goodie Girl Cookies
Ridgefield, NJ - Gus Soda
New York, NY - Hanover Foods
Hanover, PA - Hoboken Farms Sauce
Hoboken, NJ - Howard's Foods
Danvers, MA - Ian's Breadcrumbs
Framingham, MA - Il Siru Extra Virgin Jordania Olive Oil
Newtown, CT - Ivy's Granola
Stratford, CT - J's Homemade Elderberry Syrup
Bethel, CT - Jim's Organic Coffee, West
Wareham, MA - Joe Tea
Elizabeth, NJ - Joy Va Tahini
Brooklyn, NY - Kind Bars/Clusters
New York, NY - Late July Chips and Salsa
Barnstable, MA - Legal Sea Food Tartar Sauce
Boston, MA - Lesser Evil Snacks
Danbury, CT - Like Air Puff Corn
Madison, NJ - Little's Chili Mix
New Canaan, CT - Magnolia Cookies
New York, NY - Mash Drinks
Tettorboro, NJ - Mi Nina Chips
Boston, MA - Muscle Up Bars
Newtown, CT - N. E. Coffee
Malden, MA - Newman's Own
Westport, CT - Nod Hill Brewery
Ridgefield, CT - Once Again Nut Butter
Nunda, NY - Parker & Bailey Cleaners
Walpole, MA - Peanut Butter & Co.
New York, NY - Pirate's Booty Snacks
Sea Cliff, NY - Prospector Popcorn
Ridgefield, CT - Q Tonic Water & Soda
Brooklyn, NY - Reverie Brewing
Newtown, CT - Saratoga Water
Saratoga, NY - Sclafani
Norwalk, CT - Sesmark Rice Crackers
Saddle Brook, NJ - Silly Cow Hot Chocolate
Wells River, NJ - Silver Palate
Cresskill, NJ - Spindrift Sparkling Water
Newton, MA - Stacy's Pita Chips
Randolf, MA - Steaz Tea
Doylestown, PA - Tate's Cookies
South Hampton, NY - Taza Chocolate
Somerville, MA - Trappist Preserves
Spencer, MA - Unique Pretzel
Reading, PA - Victoria Pasta Sauce
Brooklyn, NY - You Love Fruit
Lawrence, NJ