Inside Trader Joe's

Pumpkin, pumpkin, everywhere, good enough to eat! That could be our motto here at Trader Joe's – at least in autumn. In this short-shopping-list episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're diving deep into Pumpkin Season, with new pumpkin-forward products you'll find throughout the store. Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Slims? Check. Turkey & Pumpkin Mole Burrito? Sure! Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce? Oh. Yes. And so much more. If your shopping list is feeling a little "same old-same old," have a listen and discover some great new stuff you'll find only at your neighborhood Trader Joe's.

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Even in these times of constant change, there's one thing that's remained constant, and that's our commitment to innovating and developing new products to bring to our stores. We've made some adjustments to the way our Tasting Panel meets – who knew video conference tasting could be a thing? – but the basic function of the panel remains the same today as it's ever been… making sure we're bringing you delicious tastes from around the globe, and offering them at great values, every day. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're taking you inside the Tasting Panel, in today's format. We'll talk about how the changes have impacted product development, and we'll hear about some new initiatives we've put in place to help us find vendors who might not have had access to our Tasting Panel process in days past.

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Whether you're sipping from a glass or swigging from a can, beer may be the ultimate summertime beverage. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we take you deep into the history of beer, and jump into the present with conversations about the beer you'll find at your neighborhood Trader Joe's – including a discussion with one of our longtime brewery partners. Of course, when drinking beer, one must have snacks, so we have some snack pairings to suggest as well. How best to enjoy this episode? We suggest you pour your favorite brew, fill a bowl with snacks, sit back, and have a listen.

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If you've been shopping from the same old list week after week, or even month after month, you might not know that even now, Trader Joe's is introducing great new products every week. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's – a Shopping-List Short – we're talking about a bunch of new things that have come in recently, and even more that are about to arrive at your neighborhood Trader Joe's. Because even when life is unpredictable, one thing you can always count on is Trader Joe's delivering great values on delicious stuff you won't find anywhere else.

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In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're bringing you more information about how we're responding to Covid-19, both in our stores and throughout our supply chain. The activity in our stores has been constantly evolving over the last few months, from packed aisles to social-distancing. So, too, has the volume of products flowing in and out of our stores. We'll talk about how that in-store activity has impacted our supply chain, and how we've continued – and even strengthened – our commitment to being a good neighbor, through our longstanding Neighborhood Shares program.

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In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're talking joe, as in, that cup of joe you're drinking right now. We pay a visit to one of our longtime coffee suppliers, folks we've been doing business with for nearly 40 years! We spend some time with the folks who find the special, limited edition coffees you'll find in our stores throughout the year. And we try to find the secret to what makes the perfect cup… spoiler alert… it appears this is different for every coffee drinker. Whether you're a coffee connoisseur or a casual cupper, there's something here for everyone. Just like the coffee section at your neighborhood Trader Joe's.

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In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're bringing you an update about how we're responding to COVID-19. These are not ordinary times. In fact, every day, it seems like our definition of unprecedented changes. What will never change is our commitment to you, our Customers, and to our Crew working in your neighborhood Trader Joe's. We remain focused on making it possible for you to buy the groceries you need, as well as ensuring the safest possible environment for Crew and Customers at all times.

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In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we don't talk about food. Nope. Instead, we're talking about skin care, hair care, self-care… candles, cleansers, & scrubs… Known in the biz as HABA (for Health and Beauty Aids) and HH (for Household), this category of stuff at Trader Joe's may be small, but it sure is mighty. We'll take you inside what makes a good Trader Joe's HABA product, reveal what all those complicated-sounding ingredients are all about, and chat with a TJ-HABA Super User who has some great tips for making the most of your HABA dollars! And, we'll reveal some super-exciting soon-to-arrive HABA products that will have your skin smiling as summer approaches.

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Did someone say chocolate? Why yes, yes we did! In fact, we have lots to say about chocolate – an entire episode worth. In episode 21 of Inside Trader Joe's, we take you deep into the heart of chocolate, revealing the answers to such mysteries as: What are all the percentages about? What makes white chocolate chocolate? Does all chocolate have sugar? Is there anything Trader Joe's hasn't covered in chocolate? We're also revealing the winners of this year's Customer Choice Awards – the results may surprise you!

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Cheese makes the world go 'round. Or, at the very least, cheese often comes in rounds, and we'd go to the ends of the earth to get our hands on some good cheese. In this episode, we take you on a journey through the world of cheese, going around the globe and back again to your neighborhood Trader Joe's. We spend some time with an English cheesemaker, we talk with a local TJ's Crew Member who loves cheese as much as we do, and we learn about which wines pair best with certain cheeses, and we find out about a few special cheeses you'll find in our stores during the holiday season.

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