The Benefits of Fresh Produce at Beach Blvd Flea Market!

by Alyssa V

At Beach Blvd Flea Market our vendors carry the freshest produce in Jacksonville! Here are just a 6 reasons you should shop produce with us.

1. Fresh, Local Produce

What you see at Beach Blvd Flea Market is freshly picked everyday and brought straight to you by our amazing vendors. You never have to question how long or the freshness of the produce. 

2. Variety 

We offer a large variety of different fruits and vegetables at Beach Blvd Flea Market, very different from what you see at the grocery store. You’ll have the ability to step out of your comfort zone and try a new fruit or vegetables!

3. Health

Shopping for fresh produce found at Beach Blvd Flea Market are minimally processed and often grown without using pesticides, antibiotics, or genetic modifications. Make sure to nourish your body with the nutrients of fresh fruits and vegetables!

4. Affordable 

Purchasing your produce from your local flea market is actually more affordable from purchasing from a grocery store. The reason for that is, our produce is locally grown which is typically cheaper because of shorter travel and minimal processing. 

5. Support Local Vendors

Local farmers have decreased over the years because of bigger competition and higher costs. By buying from your local flea market, you are helping support those farmers giving them capital to continue to grow and provide fresh produce. 

6. Protecting the Environment

Food travels an average of 1,500 miles to land on your plate. This in turn means the use for a high use of fuels that pollute our environment. Buying local, your produce not only travels shorter distances but is grown using methods that minimize the impact on the environment.