Buy Local... Hiller's Leads The Way!

With gas prices on the rise, consumers are looking for ways to save money. Purchasing locally sourced products can do just that — help lower the cost of grocery shopping. Buying local not only saves on costs to the customer, but it allows the local farmers to grow and become more efficient.

“Petroleum costs do influence prices at the grocery store,” said Jim Hiller, president and CEO of Hiller's. “If a company has to travel far to deliver products to grocery stores, the prices will be higher. That is one significant reason to buy locally.”

Hiller’s promotes Michigan and local products in all seven of its stores; Michigan products are easily found by looking for the “Made in Michigan” green tag. With the cost of diesel fuel hitting an all-time high, Hiller's is even more committed to showcasing locally made, grown and produced food items.

In fact, Hillers led the trend of promoting local products by highlighting locally produced items in their stores and in all of their marketing campaigns.

“This was especially important when the state began to experience an economic decline,” said Hiller. “We are in this together and we must support one another.”

Jim Hiller also prides himself on partnering with like-minded organizations that care about the region. He is a supporter of the “Buy Michigan Now Campaign,” founded by Lisa Diggs.

“We all spend money, and making a concerted effort to buy locally is one thing each of us can do to contribute to Michigan’s economic rebirth, said Diggs. “Hiller’s has embraced this concept whole-heartedly. They not only carry a wide variety of Michigan brands, but they also make it easy for customers to find them through signage, marketing and special events.”

Among the hundreds of local products Hiller’s sells, they feature brands such as Global Warming Salsa, Better Made, Beirut Bakery, Pioneer Sugar, Guernsey Farms Dairy, Olga’s Kitchen, Bareman’s, Better Made, Hamilton Eggs, Old Orchard juices, Michigan navy beans, Polly’s Pastries and others.Check out the Hiller’s near you to find even more products.

Look for the Hiller’s booth at the Buy Michgian Now festival being held in Northville August, 5 -7.