Black Canyon Market & Goods, Longs Peak Market & Goods and High Dune Market & Goods offer a curated collection of edible and artisan selections that represent Colorado lifestyle and culture
DENVER – October 6, 2023 – Denver-based Mission Yogurt, Inc. and Love From USA Group, Inc. – both ACDBE-certified, family-owned businesses – have partnered to open three exciting new retail offerings in Denver International Airport (DEN). The first two to open, Black Canyon Market & Goods and Longs Peak Market & Goods are now serving travelers in DEN’s Concourse C. The three marketplaces offer a curated collection of edible and artisan goods that represent the Colorado lifestyle and culture.
Known for operating award-winning, local and chef-driven concepts within DEN, including Root Down DIA and Etai’s Bakery Café, with additions including Maria Empanada, Uncle, Williams & Graham, Tocabe, Marczyk Fine Foods and more opening in the next year, Mission Yogurt partnered with Love From USA Group, Inc. to continue its mission of bringing the best of Denver and Colorado to every traveler through DEN. To find new products and brands, the Love From USA Group, Inc. team visits area galleries, meets with local vendors and attends regional art shows where unique wares might be discovered. Rotating displays aligned with the holidays, seasons and community events keep its stores fresh and interesting.
Black Canyon Market & Goods opened Saturday, Sept. 16 in DEN Concourse C, East Subcore 2. Proudly boasting products from local brands including Bee Squared, Taste of The Rockies, Bee Grateful Farm, Hammond’s and Colorado Popcorn Company, and artisans such as Hunters Hope Soap and Staut Creations’ hand-crafted wood décor, the marketplace offers pre-packaged and elegantly wrapped souvenirs, as well as a grab-and-go cooler of high-quality food items.
Opened Friday, Sept. 29, in Concourse C, East Subcore 3, Longs Peak Market & Goods offers travelers reading materials, stationery, often-forgotten electronic accessories, sundries, sports merchandise and a wide variety of snacks and beverages from Colorado brands, including Kettlehead Popcorn and The Good Crisp Company. A grab-and-go cooler of indulgent treats provides all travelers with dietary-friendly options.
High Dune Market & Goods will open late October in Concourse B, East Subcore 3, and will feature a carefully curated merchandise mix of local products and brands, such as Detailed by Nature, Colorado Kernels, Yo Colorado and more. In collaboration with local and regional chefs, a grab-and-go menu reflects authentic tastes of Colorado, incorporating local and seasonal ingredients.
“This partnership is a force, and we are so happy to be partnering with Mission Yogurt in this endeavor,” said Patricia Chinander, CEO and owner of Love From USA Group, Inc. “Both teams bring different strengths that complement each other well, and because of that, we look forward to bringing another extraordinary retail experience to the travelers at DEN.”
Mission Yogurt Inc. is minority-owned and boasts 35 years of experience in airport operations. Founded in 1988 by Denver native Rod Tafoya, Mission Yogurt, Inc. first made a presence at Denver International Airport in 1995 with the opening of Sara Lee Sandwich Shop/Colombo Yogurt, followed by the airport’s first authentic Mexican restaurant and Tafoya’s original concept, Que Bueno! Mexican Grille. Over the past three decades, the company has cultivated rapid growth and will soon operate nearly 30 food, beverage and retail concepts across three international airports – DEN, San Diego International Airport (SAN) and John Wayne International Airport (SNA).
The 100 percent woman-owned Love From USA Group, Inc. brings more than 45 years of specialty retail, travel, news and convenience store expertise in multiple airports and high-trafficked venues across the United States. Love From USA Group has a total of 19 locations in Colorado, Minnesota, Chicago, and Florida, including DEN, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP), O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Orlando International Airport (MCO), as well as Chicago's Navy Pier, Chicago's Michigan Avenue, Minnesota's Mall of America, and other high-profile shopping venues. Through its social entrepreneurship initiative, The Red Heart Project, Love From USA Group, Inc., has a passion for giving back and engaging with the communities in which its concepts are located. Each month, The Red Heart Project donates $1 per blanket sold to a selected non-profit organization. Love From USA Group, Inc. is currently supporting National Alliance on Mental Illness and American Cancer Society with this giveback initiative.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership,” said Tafoya. “In addition to our commitment to advocating for – and partnering with – small businesses, Mission Yogurt has always worked hard to provide the best of Colorado to the traveling public through our restaurants, and now we’re able to do both on an even larger level with our first foray into retail.”
About Mission Yogurt, Inc.
Denver-based Mission Yogurt, Inc. and its subsidiary companies own and operate food and beverage concepts primarily in high traffic airports. Boasting nearly 35 years of experience in airport operations, Mission Yogurt, Inc. specializes in full-service dining and bars, fast food, and fast casual dining and bars. With a focus on high-quality food sourcing and environmental sustainability, Mission’s restaurant concepts offer travelers natural meats and organic produce, in an appealing environment. Mission Yogurt, Inc. continues to grow, owning and operating restaurants at Denver International Airport, John Wayne International airport (SNA) and San Diego International Airport. Additional DEN concepts to open in the next year include Maria Empanada, Uncle, The Bindery, Williams & Graham, Tocabe, The Bagel Deli & Restaurant, D Bar, ChoLon Modern Asian, Marczyk Fine Foods and Teatulia Tea & Coffee Bar. For more information, visit missionyogurt.com.
About Love From USA Group, Inc.
Love From USA Group, Inc. Group, Inc. is an established ACDBE, woman-owned family business with more than 45 years of specialty retail, travel, news and convenience experience, and more than 25 retail locations in airports and tourist areas throughout Minnesota, Illinois, Florida and Colorado. Proudly maintaining average secret shopper customer satisfaction average scores of more than 95%, while always striving to exceed the expectations of every customer, Love From USA Group, Inc. Group continues to grow its airport operations, with locations in O’Hare International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Denver International Airport. For more information, visit lovefromcompanies.com (B2C) and lovefromusagroup.com (B2B).
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