DFW Airport to Bring Dallas-Based Bonton Farms’ Signature Products to Travelers

DFW AIRPORT, Texas (December 9, 2024)

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and the Marshall Retail Group (MRG) will partner to bring specialty products from Bonton Farms, a nonprofit sustainable urban farm in Southwest Dallas, to the airport with a travel essentials store and market in Terminal A.

“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 is more than just a farm — it provides the community with fresh, nutritious food and job opportunities, while also fostering education and health. Through this collaboration, Bonton Farms will bring a taste of its sustainable and community-driven mission to global travelers. The new store will feature an array of Bonton Farms’ signature products, including homemade jams, jellies, sauces, and other fresh goods, alongside a curated selection of locally sourced items from small businesses across the Dallas Fort Worth area.

“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.”

“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.”

In addition to Bonton Farms’ offerings, the new travel essentials store will feature a diverse collection of products from local North Texas businesses, each committed to sustainability and quality. Some of the featured local vendors include:

• Sons Coffee — Specialty coffee from Fort Worth featuring freshly brewed drip coffee.
• Lettuce Cook — Gourmet grab-and-go salads and sandwiches from Fort Worth.
• Pearl Honey Spreads — A woman/minority-owned business in Fort Worth specializing in honey-based treats.