Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has announced a new partnership with the Marshall Retail Group (MRG) to bring a range of specialty products from Bonton Farms, a nonprofit sustainable urban farm in Southwest Dallas, to Terminal A.
The new travel essentials store and market will feature Bonton Farms' signature products, such as homemade jams, jellies, sauces, and fresh goods, as well as locally sourced items from small businesses across the Dallas Fort Worth area.
“We are thrilled to award this exciting new contract to MRG and Bonton Farms as part of our ongoing effort to expand DFW's world-class shopping and dining options,” said Ken Buchanan, DFW's Executive Vice President of Revenue Management and Customer Experience. “This partnership underscores our commitment to supporting small, diverse, and locally rooted businesses — enabling them to tap into the airport’s economic growth as we expand our concessions footprint.”
Bonton Farms provides fresh, nutritious food and job opportunities to the community, and through this collaboration, it aims to share its sustainable, community-driven mission with global travelers. “We are deeply grateful for this groundbreaking partnership with WHSmith and DFW Airport,” said Gabrielle Madison, President of Bonton Farms. “This opportunity is transformative not only for our organization but also for the Bonton community. For many residents, this may be their first connection with the airport — whether through new employment opportunities or even, one day, becoming concession vendors themselves. Together, we’re paving a path for greater possibilities and growth. It’s an honor to share Bonton’s unique products and mission with a global audience, showcasing the heart of our community to travelers from around the world.”
In addition to Bonton Farms' products, the new store will offer a curated selection from local North Texas vendors, including Sons Coffee, Lettuce Cook, and Pearl Honey Spreads, each known for their commitment to sustainability and quality. “We want to express our gratitude to the team at DFW for the opportunity to bring Bonton Farms' locally sourced packaged goods to travelers,” said Roddy McOwan, Chief Development Officer at WHSmith North America, which owns MRG. “Our partnership with DFW aligns with our company’s mission to deliver hyper-local products in partnership with emerging local businesses to global travelers.”
