Last updated on January 6th, 2023 at 04:49 pm
Plum Market, a grocer promoting organic and locally sourced food and essentials, has opened at 17801 Biscayne Blvd. in Aventura, Florida, and will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Jan. 13.
During the official grand opening day, the first 100 guests to spend $100 will receive a limited-edition tote bag filled with free items. Giveaways will continue throughout the weekend with gifts such as a Yeti cooler filled with OliPop, Norman Love Chocolate Giftboxes, a free cart of groceries courtesy of Niman Ranch Family Farms and Plum Market gift cards.
The 24,000-square-foot store has hired 125 team members and features more than 1,000 local items.
The full-service neighborhood market features natural, organic, specialty and locally sourced products, with a fast casual dining component. The store promotes peak season produce, grocery and apothecary essentials, natural and sustainably sourced meats and seafood and chef-crafted prepared dishes. Guests will also find sustainable sushi made on-site, artisan baked goods and specialty chocolates by Norman Love, Kosher items, fresh cut floral and take away catering.
“We’re extremely excited to open our first store here in Aventura and can’t wait to welcome guests from across South Florida,” said Matt Jonna, CEO and co-founder.
“Our team is committed to serving and supporting our community by sourcing the best local products, carrying more than 100 local brands. We look forward to being the premier retailer for all natural, organic, and locally sourced foods, beverages and lifestyle essentials here in the neighborhood.”
The independently-owned chain of full-service grocery stores makes an effort to support local growers, artisans and makers with signs that highlights how many miles each product has traveled to reach the store.
In support of the community, Plum Market will make donations to several organizations such as United Way Miami; Amigos for Kids; Aventura Arts and Cultural Center; Lotus House; the I Have A Dream Foundation; and Food Rescue U.S.
Plum Market is also pledging a portion of opening week sales to Scheck Hillel School, Allison Academy and Aventura Learning Center.
Plum Market enlisted the talent of local mural and sign painting team Chalk & Brush to design a hand-painted mural inside the store’s dining area. Featuring vibrant colors and spanning two walls more than 40 feet wide, the mural will be a focal point for the store.
