069 - Where Family and Food Come Together ​​With New England Country Mart

We all know that food creates experiences. Whether you're cooking your favorite Holiday dishes, prepping for tailgating parties, or doing some last-minute meal prepping for office Holiday parties, food is an essential part of creating long-lasting memories. Because of this, my guests this week offer quality, local products you genuinely can't find anywhere else.

This week, I'm talking with Jeff and Elyssa Kotzen, Co-Founders of New England Country Mart. New England Country Mart is a local fresh produce and grocery home delivery service focusing on sourcing the most local, sustainable, and nutrient-dense foods you can find across New England. Jeff and Elyssa believe that food should provide sustenance and pleasure and bring families and communities closer together.

In this episode, Jeff shares how New England Country Mart first started when his great-grandfather started a produce business in Boston. Jeff shares how the company has developed over time to become a family-owned and operated wholesale produce business. Elyssa also shares how they source their local produce and the importance of connecting with and supporting local businesses.

Topics Discussed:

Unique ways to partner with and support local businesses
The process behind pairing different tasting notes with wines and foods
Early successes (and challenges) behind starting NECM
The power of social media & connecting online (especially during Covid-19)
Balancing both the Wholesale and Retail side business

Connect with New England Country Mart:

Website: https://newenglandcountrymart.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newenglandcountrymart
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newenglandcountrymart/
Instagram (Jeff): https://www.instagram.com/jeffkotzen/
Instagram (Elyssa): https://www.instagram.com/epkotzen/

Relevant Articles:

Edible Boston: Preserving the Family Business - https://www.edibleboston.com/blog/2021/1/3/preserving-the-family-business-new-england-country-mart

Contact New England Country Mart:

Address: Chelsea, MA
Call: 617-812-5250
Email: [email protected]

Connect with Mark Condon:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonsBestPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bostonsbest_podcast/

About Boston’s Best:

“Highlighting successful businesses in and around Boston, MA.”

Go behind the scenes with financial planner Mark Condon as he asks industry-leading experts to talk about their businesses throughout the state of Massachusetts.

Through each episode, Mark finds what sets these different businesses apart from their competition and how they rose above the inevitable challenges they faced along the way to their ultimate success.