Whole Foods Market opened three new stores in December, each with a focus on fresh produce and local growers.
Stamford, Conn.
On Dec.12, Whole Foods Market opened a new 44,648-square-foot store located at 110 High Ridge Road, in the former Lord and Taylor space.
The store's product assortment includes more than 1,000 local items from more than 250 Northeast-based suppliers, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands for Whole Foods Market, according to a news release.
“We're honored to open our doors in Stamford and introduce this beautiful new store to the community,” said Alfredo Osorno, store team leader for Whole Foods Market. “This store blends the charm of its historic location with a modern shopping experience, featuring more than 1,000 locally sourced products that showcase the best of Northeast makers and growers. We look forward to providing the Stamford community a unique shopping experience and the exceptional service our team members are proud to deliver.”
Whole Foods says features of the new Stamford produce section include:
- A vibrant department that evokes a fresh, organic market feel, with an array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, including potatoes and squashes from Row 7 Seed Co., salad varieties from Gotham Greens and microgreens from Gilberties Organics.
Nashua, N.H.
The new location's product assortment includes more than 300 products from New Hampshire and 175 from New England-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Holly Long, forager for local and emerging brands for Whole Foods Market, according to a news release.
“We're excited to welcome the Nashua community to this new store,” said Leigh Avery, store team leader for Whole Foods Market. “With a product selection that highlights more than 1,180 items from New England and more than 300 products from right here in New Hampshire, this new location truly reflects the rich food traditions and innovation of our area. We look forward to providing customers with a unique shopping experience and the exceptional service our team members are proud to deliver.”
Features of the new Nashua store produce section include:
- An array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good proucts, as well as Local from New Hampshire items including Eco Apples, squash and cider from Brookdale Fruit Farm.
Boynton Beach, Fla.
The new location's product assortment features more than 1,500 local items from 240 Florida-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local and emerging brands for Whole Foods Market, according to a news release.
“We're thrilled to bring this new store to the vibrant Boynton Beach community,” said Ryan Loughney, store team leader for Whole Foods Market. “With a curated selection of more than 1,500 local products, we're shining a spotlight on Florida's incredible growers, artisans and food makers. From fresh Gulf shrimp to fresh squeezed juices, we've worked hard to create a shopping experience that celebrates the best of Florida. Our team is excited to welcome our neighbors to explore the beautiful new store and build meaningful connections with this wonderful community.”
Features of the new Boynton Beach store produce department include:
- An array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, including collards, kales, baby bok choy, lettuce, eggplant and green peppers from Lady Moon Farms and grapefruit from Florida Classic Growers.