Rosewood Market & Deli: Supporting the Local Community

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Rosewood area of Columbia is Rosewood Market & Deli. Founded in 1973 and occupying its current location since 1989, the widely popular health food market has been committed from the very beginning to helping Columbia and Midlands area residents lead healthier and happier lifestyles by providing nutritious and delicious products, “hands-on” knowledgeable services and expertise and excellent customer care.

            Each day, owner/operator Bryan Tayara and his staff help countless Rosewood Market “family” shoppers by taking the time to understand and match each customer’s nutritional and dietary needs and preferences to the best product selections—with many store items grown and produced locally.

            Tayara’s commitment to supporting sustainable locally grown and produced organic products is deeply rooted in his prior experiences as a culinary student at Johnson & Wales University, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a deli manager in Asheville, North Carolina, where he cultivated a passion for local and organic farming. Prior to owning Rosewood Market, he founded Slow Food Pee Dee; started Our Local Catch; and began selling local and sustainable seafood at farmers’ markets in the Pee Dee and Midlands areas, including the store that he now owns. Tayara and his Rosewood Market & Deli team understand what many may not—buying local is not only beneficial to the shopper but vital to the community.

            The benefits and importance of buying local cannot be overstated. Studies have shown that when an individual buys from an independent, locally owned business, rather than one nationally owned, significantly more money stays in the local economy to be used to make purchases from other local businesses, service providers and area farms—continuing to strengthen the economic base of the community. In addition, nonprofit organizations receive an average 250 percent more support from smaller business owners than they do from large businesses. Moreover, when locally owned businesses make more local purchases, it shortens the transportation distance, which usually lowers associated purchase costs, often translating into lower prices and reduced environmental impact.

            Small local businesses are the largest employer nationally and in local communities, providing more jobs to residents. Best of all, local businesses are also owned by people that live in the communities they serve. They are invested in the community’s future and are less likely to leave. Rosewood Market & Deli carries a wide selection of fresh, locally grown and produced food, such as lettuce from Freshly Grown Farms, pasture-raised eggs from Paradise Acres, poultry from Wil-More Farms, beef from Pee Dee Ranch and grits from Congaree Milling Company. Organic and sustainable products are generally healthier, safer and often more nutritious. The popular market also actively supports recycling and conservation efforts in the Midlands.

            Each year, the month of April is widely considered to be the month of sustainable focus. It is recognized as National Garden Month; and, more specifically, Earth Day is celebrated and honored on April 22 each year. Even so, every day is Earth Day at Rosewood Market & Deli! Tayara and his friendly staff celebrate sustainability, support local business partners and meet the needs of the smiling faces that come to shop each and every day.

            Rosewood Market & Deli will recognize Earth Day with a farmers’ market from 3 to 7 p.m. featuring local farmers, artisans and craftsmen. It will also offer a 20 percent discount on all groceries inside, so be sure to celebrate Earth Day at Rosewood Market, in Columbia!

Rosewood Market & Deli is located at 2803 Rosewood Dr., Columbia. For more information, call 803-765-1083 or visit RosewoodMarket.com.