Commodities Natural Market | Family Owned & Operated Grocery Store

About Us

We are moving in Fall 2024 to our brand new and bigger location

Our Location

Family-owned Commodities Natural Market opened in Stowe at 512 Mountain Road on January 30, 2015. Realizing within the first six-months they had outgrown the space, Michael & Audra Hughes put the wheels in motion to build out a bigger location. They are thrilled to open a bigger, brand-new location just down the road at 1652 Mountain Road in the Fall of 2024. More than double the size, the new store will continue to offer fresh produce that’s predominantly organic or local, groceries, gourmet and specialty foods, one of the biggest cheese & dairy departments as well as expanded plant-based and gluten-free items, freshly-baked breads, bulk items, grab and go items, natural health and beauty aids, exceptional craft beers, wine, cider and sake. AND MORE! The new store also features a butcher counter, grab and go items, fresh-pressed juices, house-branded items. AND MORE!

The new location is right on the Stowe Rec Path and is in the Whiskers building next to Pinnacle Sports and across the street from Sun & Ski/Stowe Bowl. We share the ground floor with our friends at Archery Close. Furthermore, we have ample parking in front of the store and it is accessible by either ramp or stairs. We are also located near the Stowe Mountain winter shuttle

History

Michael Hughes opened Commodities Natural Market in the East Village neighborhood of New York City in 1993. The store was one of the highest-rated independently-owned natural food stores in the New York area, according to Zagat Survey, New York Magazine, The Village Voice, and The New York Times. The store was sold to allow Michael & Audra Hughes to focus 100% of their efforts on their Vermont business.

Offering organic produce, healthy foods, supporting local farms and producers, providing a pleasant shopping experience, a great selection of both local and global food items, great customer service and ultimately a one-stop shopping destination with competitive prices continues to be paramount.

In opening the Stowe location and moving full-time to Vermont, Commodities Natural Market has added both jobs and revenue to Lamoille County that previously did not exist. As members of the community, Commodities is dedicated to supporting local organizations & initiatives.

Environmental Mission

Commodities Natural Market is committed to protecting the environment and the community in which we conduct our business which we and our employees choose to also call home. It is our policy to seek continual improvement throughout our business operations to lessen our impact on the local and global environment by conserving energy, water, and other natural resources; reducing waste generation; recycling, and reducing the use of toxic materials. We are committed to environmental excellence and pollution prevention, meeting or exceeding all environmental regulatory requirements, and purchasing products that have greater recycled content with lower toxicity and packaging.

In 2016, Commodities Natural Market was one of the first natural food stores to be named a Northeast Sustainable Environmental Leader by the State of Vermont for our commitment to environmental stewardship and ongoing sustainability efforts. The Green Business Program implemented by the State of Vermont recognizes businesses for meeting a set of environmental standards.

Previous Awards Include

Best Market

Stowe Reporter 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Entrepreneurs of the Year

Stowe Reporter 2016

Vermont Sustainable Grocery Environmental Leader

State of Vermont

Finalist – Best Market (Outside of Chittenden County)

Seven Days 2015 & 2016

Reviews

We Love Our Customers

    
 
 
         
   dana thame 
 
 
 
  Amazing selection, prices, and staff!
  
 
        
   Serge M 
 
 
 
  We shopped here during our weekend getaway to Stowe.  We found all our favorite food to feed our entire family including kombucha, fruit roll ups, delicious steak and an excellent array of fresh produce.

Oh and did I mention beer and wine?  Yes, they have an incredible selection of local beers and curated wines.  I sampled Von Trapp Helles Lager, Upper Pass First Drop IPA and Focal Banger.  My fave was the First Drop IPA.

It's places like this that make Stowe even more special than it already is.  Thank you!
  
 
        
   Marcy Chant 
 
 
 
  Beautiful market. Nothing else like it around. Well curated products with great wine selection. Stowe is lucky of have Commodities!
  
 
        
   Scott Kahn 
 
 
 
  There are plenty of natural food/organic food stores, but they are NOT all the same. The QUALITY of the food items sold by Commodities is simply... DELICIOUS! They do an amazing job curating the selection of products, from well-known organic brands to locally sourced foods from the best area farmers. Truly fabulous, high-quality organic food and a super friendly staff.
  
 
        
   Timothy Killilea 
 
 
 
  Vermont has some of the very best examples what life can be like in the United States. This supermarket is a nexus of these things. At Commodities, you will see the foodstuffs developed by local Vermonters and nationwide chains alike. These foods are of a higher quality when compared to other places. Of course, the price is going to be higher as a result of that.

But, when you think about food and the way we eat it, is it something you consider an investment for your body, or just a short term solution for your hunger? This is an interesting philosophical debate that is best done after two people have eaten a little bit, preferably from Vermont.

The store is smaller than a traditional organic grocer in an urban setting, but that is because the population density of Vermont is a bit lighter. However, that does not hinder selection. There were plenty of options, so plan on going there and spending a bit of time looking up above to the top of the aisles, and down below where your feet are. Take your time because you might miss out!

At Commodities, you see the passions of the Vermont farmer. I'm glad I was able to visit this place!
  
 
        
   Steve Lankton 
 
 
 
  Top notch store for locally sourced natural foods.