A Milestone Celebration: Dari Mart Turns 60 This October This October marks a special milestone: 60 years since the first five Dari Mart stores opened in 1965. What started as a bold idea by Howard and Gladys Gibson has grown into a beloved network of local stores, a vertically integrated dairy and farming operation, and […]

A beloved fall tradition returns to Dari Mart freezers—just in time for cozy nights and holiday cravings. There’s something about the shift in the air—crisp mornings, golden leaves, and the smell of cinnamon and nutmeg—that signals it’s time for one of fall’s most beloved simple pleasures: Lochmead Farms’ Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream is back. And […]

A Tribute to Lochmead Farms and Dairy This June, as we celebrate National Dairy Month and honor the hardworking dairies that nourish our country, we’d be remiss not to shine a spotlight on our own family legacy — Lochmead Farms and Dairy. Lochmead’s story began in 1941 with our great-grandparents, Howard and Gladys Gibson. Armed […]

A Sweet New Scoop at Dari Mart Store #31: Introducing the Ice Cream Corner! If you’ve recently swung by Dari Mart Store #31, you may have noticed something new — and delicious — waiting for you inside. As part of a recent store renovation, this South Eugene neighborhood favorite has unveiled a brand-new Ice Cream […]