OUR STORY

THE START OF A FOOD FAMILY

My great-grandparents Clara and Leo DeShano immigrated to Michigan in the wake of WWII and created a Mom 'n' Pop grocery store called DeShano's Market, focused on high quality meats and produce.

Deshanos Appleton's Market old time grocery store great grandparents launch

STRONG WOMEN LEADING THE WAY

In October 1962, my great-grandma Clara handed down the symbolic apron to my grandma Izzy and Appleton's Market was born. At 4'8" (and a HALF, as she would say), Grandma Izzy was larger-than-life and was a huge inspiration to me growing up.

FAMILY AFFAIR

The early 1970s saw the store pass down another generation - look at how happy my grandparents are to retire!

Family photo of my great grandparents, grandparents and father passing down the grocery store Appleton's Market from one generation to the next

A (FOOD) STAR IS BORN

Me, circa 1989, thrilled with our new produce case. I fell in love with food and never looked back!

Photo of me, Christina Appleton, and my father in front of a fresh produce and vegetable case in Appleton's Market. I found my love of fresh high quality ingredients and love of food

TODAY'S APPLETON'S MARKET

Years after the store was sold, I knew I wanted to create a company that honored the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of my family. I took my love of wholesome and traditional food and brought it into today's world - making it more delicious and convenient than ever before.