The Makers Behind Our General Store
Local Finds, American Traditions and Products With a Story
Meet the Pennsylvania artisans, family businesses, heritage brands and independent American makers whose products help turn UPV Shipping into more than a place to mail a package.
Chosen for a Reason
A General Store Built Around Makers
We look for products with quality, character and a meaningful connection to the people who make them.
Some of our vendors are local artisans working from farms, workshops and home studios in the Upper Perkiomen Valley. Others are Pennsylvania family businesses or American brands that have remained part of their communities for generations.
Their products appear throughout our General Store, seasonal displays, custom gift baskets, corporate gifts and Gift With a Story collections.
Because many items are made in small batches, our selection changes frequently. That means there is often something new to discover each time you visit.
What We Look For
Local and Pennsylvania-made products
American manufacturing and craftsmanship
Independent and family-owned businesses
Distinctive regional traditions
Products with an interesting history or purpose
Items that make thoughtful, memorable gifts
Close to Home
Local and Pennsylvania Makers
These makers connect our shelves directly to Pennsylvania farms, apiaries, kitchens, workshops and small businesses.
Awckland’s Sugar Shack & Apiary
Quakertown, Pennsylvania
A family-run Pennsylvania apiary offering raw varietal honey and an imaginative collection of smooth spreadable honeys in sweet, savory and spicy flavors.
Bauman’s
Sassamansville, Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania Dutch family business making traditional fruit butters in small batches using orchard fruit, time-tested recipes and generations of experience.
Moyer’s Pink Tapioca Pudding
Souderton, Pennsylvania
A nostalgic Pennsylvania pudding mix remembered for its distinctive pink color and its history as a pantry product once sold door to door.
Nutty Novelties
Telford, Pennsylvania
A nearby small-batch producer creating peanut and tree-nut butters in familiar favorites and inventive specialty flavors.
Pilsudski Mustard
Shillington, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania-made specialty mustards inspired by traditional Polish flavor, with varieties ranging from horseradish to smoky, sweet and spicy blends.
Reading Soda Works
Reading, Pennsylvania
Glass-bottle Pennsylvania sodas in nostalgic flavors inspired by neighborhood soda counters, old-fashioned fountains and summertime coolers.
Red Door Coffee
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
A local Pennsylvania roaster offering carefully selected coffee beans from notable growing regions in a range of origins and roast profiles.
Rootly Organics
Pennsburg, Pennsylvania
A Pennsburg tea maker creating purposeful organic tea and herbal blends in small batches, with an emphasis on function, family values and thoughtful ingredients.
The Shoemaker Homestead Soap & Co.
Southeastern Pennsylvania
A small homestead producing handmade goat-milk soaps, body lotions and skin-care products using natural oils, herbs and pure essential oils.
Screaming Goat Farm
Pennsylvania
A family-run farm producing handmade soap and other farm-inspired products with an emphasis on simple ingredients, craftsmanship and local agriculture.
For the Cup
Coffee and Tea
From locally blended herbal tea to New Orleans chicory coffee and colonial-inspired brews.
Café du Monde
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Market institution known for dark-roasted coffee with chicory, café au lait and powdered-sugar beignets.
Horn & Hardart
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Classic Philadelphia coffee connected to the legendary Horn & Hardart Automat and generations of city breakfasts.
Oliver Pluff & Company
Charleston, South Carolina
Tea and cacao blends inspired by colonial trade routes, taverns, historic beverages and the drinks enjoyed during America’s founding era.
For the Kitchen
Pantry and Baking
Baking mixes, extracts, caramel sauces and American milling traditions for everyday recipes and thoughtful gifts.
Caramel Kitchen
Post Falls, Idaho
Small-batch caramel sauces in rich, creative flavors for coffee, fruit, ice cream, baking and desserts.
Cook’s Extracts
Paso Robles, California
Vanilla, extracts and flavorings used to add depth to baking, coffee, lattes, desserts and cocktails.
Fowler’s Mill
Chardon, Ohio
Fruit crisp, cobbler, muffin and bread mixes connected to a historic Ohio mill and early American milling traditions.
New Hope Mills
New Hope, New York
Pancake, waffle, bread and drink mixes connected to more than two centuries of American milling history.
For the Snack Shelf
Candy, Pretzels and Peanuts
Classic snacks that recall old-fashioned candy counters, roadside diners and neighborhood general stores.
Martin’s Handmade Pretzels
Moira, New York
Old-fashioned hard pretzels hand-twisted and baked for the sturdy crunch and rustic appearance of a traditional regional snack.
Standard Candy Company
Nashville, Tennessee
The historic Nashville candy company behind the Goo Goo Cluster, one of America’s earliest combination candy bars.
Virginia Diner
Wakefield, Virginia
A landmark regional brand known for extra-large Virginia peanuts prepared in salted, savory, sweet and specialty flavors.
Toys From Another Era
Classic American Toy Soldiers and Playsets
These are toys meant to be arranged, played with, knocked down, collected and passed along.
Historic Figures and Playsets
BMC Toys
BMC Toys offers plastic historical figures, soldiers, vehicles, buildings and playsets representing important periods of American and military history.
Collections include subjects such as the American Revolution, Civil War, the Old West, D-Day and the Pacific theater. Several classic lines use vintage American toy molds and are manufactured in the United States.
The King of the Dime Store Toys
Tim Mee Toys
Tim Mee became known for affordable plastic toys found in dime stores and toy boxes throughout the second half of the twentieth century.
Today, classic vehicles, figures and playsets are being reissued using original molds and tooling. Many are made in the United States and retain the simple, durable character of the originals.
These are traditional toys without screens, batteries or complicated instructions—just figures, vehicles, imagination and room to build a scene.
For the Glass
Syrups, Mixers and Bar Specialties
Ingredients for coffee, homemade soda, dirty soda, mocktails, cocktails and entertaining.
Collins
Chicago, Illinois
Cocktail cherries, candied fruit and bar essentials that provide a polished finishing touch for drinks, desserts and entertaining.
Portland Syrups
Portland, Oregon
Small-batch syrups and cordials for coffee, lattes, homemade sodas, dirty sodas, mocktails and cocktails.
Strongwater
Denver, Colorado
Cocktail syrups, drink mixers and bitters designed to make balanced cocktails and alcohol-free drinks easier to prepare at home.
Handmade Care for Body and Home
Soaps, Lotions, Candles and Comforting Scents
Our General Store is growing beyond specialty food to include handmade products for everyday care and simple comforts at home.
You may find goat-milk soap, natural body lotion, essential-oil skin products, hand-poured candles, simmering spices and other seasonal home-fragrance items.
These products are especially well suited for hostess gifts, housewarming baskets, thank-you gifts, care packages and relaxing evening gift sets.
The Shoemaker Homestead
Goat-milk soap, body lotion and natural skin products made on a small southeastern Pennsylvania homestead.
Screaming Goat Farm
Handmade soap and farm-inspired goods produced by a Pennsylvania family farm.
Local Candle Makers
Rotating selections of hand-poured candles in seasonal, nostalgic and home-inspired fragrances.
Simmering Spices
Seasonal blends designed to gently scent the home with fruit, herbs, spices and familiar holiday aromas.
More From Our Community
A Rotating Collection of Local Artisans
Not every maker fits neatly into a permanent category—and that is part of what makes the General Store interesting.
In addition to our featured vendors, UPV Shipping carries a changing selection from other local makers throughout the Upper Perkiomen Valley and surrounding region.
Selection depends on the season and what each artisan is currently producing. Some makers may be represented by only a few one-of-a-kind pieces, while others return regularly with new collections.
Handmade Jewelry
Earrings, necklaces, bracelets and small accessories created by local jewelry artists.
Hand-Poured Candles
Seasonal and year-round candles made in small batches by regional candle makers.
Simmering Spices
Fragrant stovetop blends featuring dried fruit, herbs and warm seasonal spices.
Woodworking
Handmade boards, signs, ornaments, decorative pieces and functional wood products.
Seasonal Décor
Small decorations and handcrafted accents that change with holidays and store themes.
One-of-a-Kind Gifts
Unexpected handmade finds that may only be available in limited quantities.
Always Changing
See What Is New When You Visit
Local artisan merchandise may change weekly. Once a one-of-a-kind item is sold, an identical replacement may not be available.
From the Maker to the Recipient
Several Ways to Shop the Collection
Choose an individual product or combine several makers in a completely personalized gift.
Shop In Store
Browse food, toys, body products and locally handmade goods inside the UPV Shipping General Store.
Build a Gift Basket
Combine products from several vendors into a gift designed around the recipient, occasion or budget.
Create Corporate Gifts
Pair vendor products with custom mugs, tumblers, engraved items, business cards or branded packaging.
Ship the Gift
We can pack the completed gift and ship it directly to the recipient from the same location.
Available Online
Gift With a Story
Many of our food and beverage vendors are also featured in themed gifts available through Gift With a Story.
These collections bring several makers together around a recipe, occasion, regional tradition or piece of American history.
Are You a Local Maker?
Interested in Selling at UPV Shipping?
We are always interested in learning about distinctive products made in our region.
We look for well-made products that complement the General Store, fit our seasonal themes or work well in custom gifts.
Space is limited, and not every item will be a fit. However, local artisans are welcome to contact us with information about their work, wholesale or consignment terms, pricing and current product selection.
Visit the General Store
Shop Local While You Ship Local
Browse specialty food, tea, coffee, toys, handmade soap, body products, jewelry, candles and seasonal merchandise while visiting UPV Shipping.
Local Makers. American Traditions.
Discover Something Different at UPV Shipping.
Stop in to explore the current collection or ask us to create a custom gift featuring several of our favorite makers.