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Joining us for this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s is a group of Trader Joe’s shoppers from the high school Class of 2026. They represent, quite literally, the future, not just for Trader Joe’s, but for all of us. We chatted with them about their favorite TJ’s products and the way they cook, got their feedback about some new products that haven’t quite made their way to the shelves at Trader Joe’s just yet. Most importantly, they schooled us on some current slang – let’s just say, this episode hits! https://lnkd.in/g8YNGnai

Sometimes a chocolate bar is just a chocolate bar. And sometimes it’s something else entirely. Sometimes it’s an experience, and sometimes that experience comes with a remarkable history. Trader Joe’s Blonde Bar, our first foray into the world of blonde chocolate, is this kind of chocolate bar. Join us as we pay a visit to our Italian bean-to-bar chocolate supplier, where the third generation of the founding family is both honoring their history and embracing modern technologies to push the boundaries of what’s possible. https://lnkd.in/gRQk2f7A

The votes are in, and the time has come to reveal the winners of the 17th Annual Trader Joe’s Customer Choice Awards! Seventeen years of celebrating our customers’ favorite products, as voted by you, our customers. It’s just as exciting to us this year as it was in year one. Favorite cheese? It’s here. Favorite snack? It’s a crunchy one. Favorite Trader Joe’s product overall? It’s delicious! We have the results, including a couple of surprises – headscratchers, really, and we’re here for ‘em. Listen in for all the details, and visit traderjoes.com for the full list. We close out this episode with a little self-indulgence (even more than usual!), and a look toward what’s ahead. https://lnkd.in/g3mk_e5j

Eat More Cheese. This is not just a piece of advice, it’s one of the New Year’s Resolutions we’re certain we’ll be able to keep in 2026. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we talk to our Category Manager for Cheese, who shares her passion for all things fromage, and takes us inside the world of cheese at Trader Joe’s, and beyond. Whether you’re a regular visitor to the cheese case at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s, or you’re checking out the shreds, spreads, wedges, and wheels for the first time, there’s something here for you, and you might even discover a new favorite! https://lnkd.in/gzTXwQ_k

Hard as it may be to fathom, we’re headed into the home stretch, with almost an entire year in the rearview mirror. This is a time of parties and celebrations, gatherings of families and friends. All of these occasions could benefit from bubbles, specifically those you’ll sip in a glass of crisp and refreshing sparkling wine. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we’re traveling to Sonoma, deep in the heart of California’s wine country, where some of our favorite sparkling wines are carefully crafted and bottled. Travel with us to Northern California, then make the short trek to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s and pick up a bottle of your favorite bubbly. It’ll make any occasion special. https://lnkd.in/gfqqwVYE

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe’s Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe’s. In this sip-sized segment, we have a couple of super suggestions for wines to serve for Thanksgiving. It’s a big meal, filled with big flavors, and the right wine pairing for such a varied feast can seem elusive. Not anymore. Join us for a conversation with one of our resident wine whizzes, where we uncork a classic California Chardonnay, and a Pinot Noir that proves you can (and perhaps should) serve red wine with poultry. Then head to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s to pick up a bottle for today, and another for your holiday meal, without busting your budget!  https://lnkd.in/gnNSHCbe

Gummies, gummies, everywhere, and more each time we blink! Sure, it’s not as poetic as Coleridge, but Trader Joe’s really has upped the ante in our Gummy game – and we are here for it! Do you like the classics? We have those. You’re more the sour sort? Saunter on in and get ready to pucker! Is a filled gummy your jam? We truly understand, and we’re filling that void. Thanks to a visit from our resident Gummy Guru (aka, our Candy Category Manager), this episode is downright bouncy, packed with fun info about the wide variety of gummies at Trader Joe’s, and a look into the wider world of gummy invention – we’ll admit we were unaware of just how wide that world was, and this conversation opened our eyes and tingled our tastebuds. What’s YOUR favorite Trader Joe’s Gummy? https://lnkd.in/gzwNNr24

We get a lot of questions at Trader Joe’s. And we really love answering them. One question we get all the time is about our product names. Why are some of them just descriptive (say, Cauliflower Gnocchi) while others are decidedly silly (This Strawberry Walks Into a Bar, anyone?)? Every Trader Joe’s product has a story to tell – sometimes that story is really straightforward, and sometimes it’s silly and whimsical and fun. In the spirit of making grocery shopping a fun and exciting adventure rather than a mundane chore, we’re always looking for the silly, the whimsical, and the fun. Have a listen, then head to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s to find your favorite. (Midnight Moo, perhaps?) https://lnkd.in/g5VkMZfS

Is it still summer in your neck of the woods? Scorching temps and sunny skies? Call us crazy, but even when the weather is wonderful, we’re hankering for the flavors of fall. And it just so happens that fall is well underway at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s. Maple Ice Cream Sandwiches, Juicy Apple Gummies, Maple Brown Sugar Cold Foam (YES!), Butternut Squash Risotto, Maple Brown Butter Almonds… perhaps you’ve realized we’re mad for maple! This list is filled with so many new products, destined to be seasonal stalwarts. Have a listen, then pay us a visit and pick up your faves. Check out traderjoes.com and @traderjoes on Instagram for more on what’s new and what’s back (finally!) at your Trader Joe’s. https://lnkd.in/gUQWmzRk

It’s a known known that people across the land love a good contest. It’s also a known known that Trader Joe’s Crew Members across the country know the very best ways to use Trader Joe’s products. The known unknown in the 2025 Store Recipe Contest scenario… which store would come up with the very best recipe, crafted using a mere five Trader Joe’s products? That, dear podcast listeners, is revealed in this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s. We’ll go inside the winning store, talk to the creative Crew behind the winning entry, and find out how the judges came to their decision. You’ll find the winning recipe at traderjoes.com, and all the ingredients you need to recreate it at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s. https://lnkd.in/e2vee4n3