Established in 1969, Essene Market & Cafe is one of the largest organically grown and natural food producers in the Philadelphia region. The firm specializes in producing preservatives, colorings and chemicals free ingredients. Its vegan bakery service offers a full range of hand-crafted snacks and desserts. It has also a vitamin and beauty-care department that stocks body-care products and supplements. In addition, the firm offers cakes, dessert breads, cheesecakes, muffins, tarts, pies and cookies. Essene Market & Caf practices macrobiotics and features lectures on the respective topics.