The merchandise in his shop is often from producers who are members of Pride of New York, a program developed by the Department of Agriculture to promote New York farmers, retailers, restaurants and related culinary interests. Henkle is a member himself.
At this time most of the products he sells are “shelf-stable”: products such as granolas, salsas, sauces, dried fruits and nuts, chocolates and coffee. Henkle says that as he moves into full-time hours next year, he’ll probably stock additional fresh items, and perhaps even make his own products. For now, TheGreenSpace features enticing edibles such as North Fork Potato Chips, produced in Cutchogue; Organic Nectars’ Cashewtopia Gelato, created in Malden; Harney & Sons’ Organic Iced Tea, made in Millerton; and Bruce Cost’s Fresh Ginger Ale, produced in Brooklyn.
Henkle says that although he’s a specialty retailer, his prices aren’t high, and in fact he can beat the bigger stores on many items because he buys directly from the producer.
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