Passion for Quality and Community
Riverview Country Market carries products from over 150 suppliers, many of them from PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. “Our focus is local,”
Riverview Country Market in Charlottetown is quickly becoming a one-stop shop for fresh produce, local cheese, and other products. They carry a variety of seasonal produce, preserves, and European select goods, as well as an array of vegan, keto, and other specialty foods. They also serve sandwiches, baked goods, lattes, and cappuccinos made from locally-roasted coffee beans. Riverview Country Market is owned by Rose Viaene, and operated by her daughter Trisha, who will eventually take over ownership of the business. “We’re passionate about local, organic, and sustainable products,” says Trisha. Riverview Country Market carries products from over 150 suppliers, many of them from PEI, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. “Our focus is local,” explains Trisha. “We want to support the community as much as we can.” Some top-sellers are vegan cheese brand Fresh Start Fauxmage, The Handpie Company, Tonia Fraser’s free-range Happy
Eggs, and locally-roasted coffee from establishments like Caledonia House. “We carry so many wonderful products,” enthuses Trisha. “It’s nice to be able to give crafters and artisans a platform for their product.” Continuing the theme of sustainability, Riverview Country Market has made it their mission to eliminate plastic in- store. They use paper bags, and recently switched to compostable lids, utensils, and cups for coffee and soup. “We want to be as eco-friendly as possible,” says Trisha. “Our customers love that we sell Nova Scotia’s Down East Cleaning Products in bulk, so they can bring in their own containers.” “We really care about our customers, and we get to know them on a personal basis,” says Trisha. “We do our best to listen to their needs. This community is tight-knit; we’re like a family. Our continued support of each other only helps our community to grow.”
TRISHA VIAENE, Manager Riverview Country Market 21 Riverside Dr., Charlottetown 902.892.9632 riverviewcountrymarket@gmail.com www.riverviewcountrymarket.com
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