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Local Foods
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Local Foods

Local Foods

Local Foods, established in 2015, is a modern market in Chicago, offering the finest Midwest produce through a butcher shop and farm-to-table café.

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Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2011
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Local Foods, established in 2015, is a modern market located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood. The company operates a renowned butcher shop, the Butcher & Larder, and a farm-to-table café named Stock. Local Foods is dedicated to reviving and strengthening the Midwest's local food system by partnering with small-scale, family farms. Their core mission is to connect Chicagoans with the finest Midwest produce, meat, dairy, and grains through ethical and sustainable practices.

Notable figures associated with Local Foods include its founders and key partners from the Midwest farming community. The company has garnered attention for its commitment to local sourcing and sustainability, earning a reputation as Chicago’s first wholesaler of exclusively local food. Local Foods has significantly impacted the local food infrastructure by supporting family farms and providing high-quality, ethically sourced products to the community.

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Local Foods - Quick Facts

Who are Local Foods' competitors?

Companies similar to Local Foods include ChopLocal, AgLocal, Foodshed.io and UrbanicFarm.

When was Local Foods founded?

Local Foods was founded in 2011.

Where is Local Foods' headquarters located?

Local Foods' headquarters is located in Chicago, IL, US.

When was Local Foods' last funding round?

Local Foods' most recent funding round was for $2.5M (USD) in October 2013.

How much has Local Foods raised to-date?

As of Oct 28, 2013, Local Foods has raised a total of $2.5M (USD).

How many employees does Local Foods have?

Local Foods has 74 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Local Foods - Classification

Technology
  • Agriculture
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Marketplace
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Food
  • Retail
Tags
  • AgTech
NAICS
  • 110000Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
  • 112000Animal Production and Aquaculture
  • 112300Poultry and Egg Production
SIC
  • 200Agricultural Production-livestock And Animal Specialties
  • 250Poultry And Eggs
  • 259Poultry And Eggs, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 6 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 445000Food and Beverage Retailers
  • 445200Specialty Food Retailers
SIC
  • 5400Food Stores
  • 5490Miscellaneous Food Stores
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail