A guide to Supporting Local on the Market Basket
Fredericton Tourism recently launched “The Market Basket”, your go-to website to find all things local, homegrown and handmade for purchase online! Now you can find all the local vendors who sell online listed in one place, supporting local has never been easier! Holiday shopping? Someone’s birthday? The Market Basket has a local option for all occasions!
Our provincial capital, known as Atlantic Canada’s Premiere Market Destination, boasts 4 markets that all host unique offerings of handmade and local treasures. The Market Basket brings those talents together and presents them to you in a user-friendly interface that allows you to easily find a local supplier that fits what you may be looking for!
How does it work?
Choose from 15 categories ranging from prepared foods, to fine crafts and more, The Market Basket is a useful tool for finding the perfect handmade gift! You can filter through the list to sort by delivery options, whether you’re looking to pick up the goods at a market, get them delivered or shipped. You can also sort by market!
With many of the seasonal craft markets cancelled this year, there’s all the more reason to continue to support local, online! Here are a few highlights to check out!
Spice up your space!
We all have a corner that could use a little pop of colour! Revamp your space by browsing the selection of local artists featured on the site, or shop from crafters creating beautifully made furniture, decorative signs and more. This section also makes for the perfect housewarming gift!
Eco-Friendly alternatives
Search “eco-friendly” and the site will show you a variation of eco-friendly products for your home! Whether it’s reducing your plastic consumption by switching to beeswax wraps, using an all-natural laundry detergent or a sulphate-free, all natural shampoo, there’s a local option for that too!
Mask up!
We all know that masks are now a part of our daily wardrobe, make sure you are well-stocked! Plenty of local vendors are pleased to help you match your mask with your outfit, find the perfect fit, or simply add to your collection! Check the box for “sewing / knitting / leather” or by searching “masks” in the search bar!
Essentials in a box
The convenience of getting our groceries delivered or picked up curbside is becoming increasingly popular and local vendors have quickly hopped on board offering their own versions! Several local farms have begun offering curbside box pick-up programs and vendor Cura Marketplace features everything from fish, meat and produce, to household cleaning products and more!
Feeling hungry?
Sometimes you just need a break from the cooking! Many local vendors offer their prepared foods for order online including custom cakes and catering services! Order the market classic -- your samosas for the week, satisfy your sweet tooth or dig into a vegan option by searching “vegan”!
Treat Yourself!
As you’re browsing The Market Basket, you’re sure to find something that catches your eye and treating yourself is that much more special if it’s local! Prepare for winter with some new knits or spice up an outfit with some handmade jewellery, there’s options for all tastes!
Crafty Bevvys
Not only ifs Fredericton the market destination of Atlantic Canada, but it’s the craft brewing capital too! Our local brewers have been busy launching their online stores and we’re happy to feature several craft beverage producers on our site who will deliver the best of the region’s craft bevvys right to your door!
Wrap it all together
With the holiday season fast approaching, our vendors have you in mind, creating beautifully designed cards for all your gift-giving needs! Browse the selection of stationery artists for your personalized “snail mail” by searching “stationery” on the site!
So next time you're looking for a local product, you know where to start! And don’t forget, since many of these vendors are some of the most creative people in town, plenty of them are happy to offer commission-based work as well!
Let us know what other vendors you'd like to see on The Market Basket!
Happy shopping! www.TheMarketBasket.ca
