The Oryana Natural Foods co-op recently got a local small business award for its contributions to the Traverse City area.
Excerpt: Long before Traverse City began earning its reputation as a "foodie" town, a small local group of food pioneers established a buying club to secure fresh, wholesome food at a fair price.
From those humble beginnings 41 years ago, Oryana Natural Foods Market in Traverse City has evolved into a thriving co-op with more than 6,000 local members and annual sales topping $14 million.
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Source: Traverse City Chamber of Commerce
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