Trader Joes

heatherbrosigyaskow
heatherbrosigyaskow Posts: 28 Member
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Where I live they are opening up a Trader Joe's in the next few months. Can anyone tell me what a Trader Joe's is?

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  • iamihobo
    iamihobo Posts: 232 Member
    private grocery store chain
    they have more organic products
    no gluten, vegan, vegetarian, fat free, kosher :)
  • TribeHokie
    TribeHokie Posts: 711 Member
    iamihobo pretty much got it. Think WholeFoods. They definitely have some delicious stuff though I will warn you that the breads are not baked on-site. If you care.
  • jpbeck
    jpbeck Posts: 30
    Trader Joe's is a small style type grocery store that specializes in food and items that are pretty unique. I would say probably 99% of their items are organic, dye free, GMO free. I do know their private label they strive for organic and is GMO free, and is environmentally conscious. Trader Joe's is pretty tight lipped about their suppliers and their supply chain in general but overall their food is pretty good. Their product turnover is more frequent than a standard grocery store, so the variety of foods can be pretty interesting and sometimes confusing but that's one of the things I like when I go to my Trader Joe's.

    Sometimes their prices can be a little high but I don't think they are unreasonable. It is possible to shop smart at Trader Joe's. Their private label can be very good on price points.
  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    I love trader Joe's for many of their prepared items, but watch the salt. They are less expensive than oat organic or niche stores, have really good service and I do90% of my shopping there. They are on the web and it will tell you about featured products and stuff.
  • strongmindstrongbody
    strongmindstrongbody Posts: 315 Member
    Love Trader Joe's! You'll find a lot of food items comparable to the big store chains, but with simpler ingredients and lower cost. Not everything is cheaper, though, but usually the expensive foods are stuff you wouldn't be buying on a diet anyway.
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Trader Joe's is AMAZING! They have real, whole food at affordable prices! I moved recently and have one just around the corner from where I work. I can get almost everything I need there and don't feel bad about what I'm putting into my body.

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