Michelle Gould
3 min readSep 12, 2018

5 Home-Grown Fort Collins Food Products You Need To Try

— Supporting local businesses is very vital to any flourishing town. In Fort Collins, there is an abundance of home-grown food products that is sure to satisfy NoCo residents and tourists, alike! —

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1. Noosa Yoghurt

Happy Guy Enjoying Some Noosa!

A familiar sight at grocery stores located primarily on the west geographical side of the United States, this popular artisan yogurt’s birthplace is right here in Fort Collins, Colorado.

This yogurt began it’s journey to fame at local farmer’s markets and Fort Collins Whole Foods stores in 2010.

Their variety of over 41 flavor combos is what has enticed consumers and continuously attracts empty stomachs to this beautiful town.

2. Horsetooth Hot Sauce

Hot Sauce

Want to add some spice to your life? Horsetooth Hot Sauce is made and packaged locally in Fort Collins, allowing adventure seekers to deviate away from the typical Chalula douse on tacos or burgers.

This product offers 8 different variations of their hot sauce, 2 types of barbecue sauce (for the more mild Fort Collins consumer) and even 4 types of Bloody Mary Mix!

Truly can’t go wrong with a purchase from Horsetooth Hot Sauce.

3. Stuff’n Mallows

Marshmallow

Hankering for something sweet, but tired of ice cream and cookies? Stuff’n Mallows has you covered! Another ‘artisan’ crafted’ local food product that can satisfy any sweet craving.

These marshmallows come in various customizations, stuffed or covered, with an assortment of ingredients to cater to all Fort Collins residents needs.

These treats are sold in various grocery stores around Colorado.

4. Revolution Artisan Pops

Pops

Another sweet tooth? No problem. Revolution Artisan Pops is located in the heart of Downtown Fort Collins, providing desserts for those seeking a healthier alternative to satisfy their sweet tooth.

These pops, founded in 2015, were created by a team of Colorado State students and is still privately owned by them.

You can find Revolution Artisan Pops at local farmer’s markets as well!

5. Branch Out Cider

Apples

Fort Collins is known for various breweries like New Belgium and Odell’s, all for good reason. But if you’re looking for an alternative to the norm of beer, Branch Out Cider is the fit for you. This cider is made from apples grown in Northern Colorado and is manufactured and sold in Fort Collins.