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Giant to Hold Grand Opening for Baltimore Grocery Store on Nov. 18

Giant Food, the leading Washington, D.C., regional grocery chain, this week will hold the grand opening of its sixth Baltimore grocery store located at 857 East Fort Ave., at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. The new location will bring over 150 new jobs to the Baltimore community.

The store will feature Giant’s newest store layout and format with enhanced and expansive departments and amenities including full-service meat and seafood departments, large produce, natural and organic selections, a full-service floral department and extensive prepared food offerings, including a sushi bar and made in-house smoked meat selections. Customers can also enjoy free WiFi while shopping.

“Giant has served the Baltimore community for over 67 years, and we are thrilled to bring our customers an additional location to better fulfill their needs,” said Ira Kress, president of Giant Food. “With our newest store layout, décor and expanded offerings, we are sure this new store will deliver on convenience, value and quality as a one-stop shopping experience.”

Beyond in-store shopping, customers have the option to place Giant Pickup or Giant Delivers orders on giantfood.com or the Giant Food mobile app and choose to pick up their groceries at the store or have them delivered right to their doors.

With an emphasis on value, customers can also enroll in Giant’s Flexible Rewards® loyalty program where they will earn points on purchases made either in-store or online and can redeem for rewards across grocery savings, gas savings and special rewards, all through their regular shopping.

Local customers at the Baltimore grocery store also have access to Giant’s team of licensed in-store nutritionists for free consultations as well as online nutrition classes and webinars. To learn more or to contact Giant’s nutritionists, visit giantfood.com/nutrition.

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Sprouts Adds GoodSAM Foods Chocolate Bars to Shelves

GoodSAM Foods’ popular chocolate bars have launched in Sprouts stores nationwide. GoodSAM chocolate bars have been available in Sprouts stores and online as of Oct. 31.

Four varieties of GoodSAM chocolate bars will be available to Sprouts shoppers in flavors including: Caramel Salt, Sea Salt, Original and Mint. All GoodSAM bars are made with Direct Trade, regeneratively farmed ingredients that are non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, keto-friendly, sugar-free, and made without fillers or chemical-laden sweeteners.

GoodSAM is a healthy snack food brand with a commitment to sustainability and regenerative agriculture.

“Every day our team at GoodSAM strives to create delicious treats that feel indulgent but work to flip the traditional food system on its head through transparent supply chain practices and regenerative agriculture that doesn’t exploit but gives back to the farmers we rely on so heavily,” says GoodSAM Founder & CEO, Heather K. Terry. “We are excited about our new partnership with Sprouts as their values so closely align with our own and their plentiful stores offer us a whole new avenue for getting our tasty, impactful chocolate into the hands of consumers in markets around the country.”

More about GoodSAM’s offerings at Sprouts:

  • Caramel Salt: 55 percent dark chocolate with a salty caramel finish, this bar is as good for the planet as it is for the tastebuds.
  • Mint: A perfect mix of mint and dark chocolate, this rich and smooth bar is made with organic cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia and organic mint.
  • Original: With 55 percent dark chocolate, this trusty original is the best of all things chocolate. Made with Organic Cacao from the Sierra Nevada region of Colombia, this is the first chocolate bar to combine regenerative farm practices, sugar-free, non-GMO, vegan, and Direct Trade practices.
  • Sea Salt: A savory twist on the classic, this bar has all the goodness of the Original with a sprinkling of sea salt & nibs.

The Sprouts partnership marks GoodSAM’s continued expansion and upward trajectory as the health food and sustainability leader continues to innovate new products and find mass market availability with new retailers. To find a Sprouts location near you, visit https://www.sprouts.com/stores/.

GoodSAM’s other products are available on GoodSAMFoods.com,  Amazon, Thrive Market and select retailers and include various chocolate bars, chocolate chips, nuts, coffee, candy-coated nuts, and more. All products in the GoodSAM line are Direct Trade, non-GMO, contain no added sugar, and are grown using regenerative farming techniques and preserving indigenous and smallholder farmer wisdom. GoodSAM believes in three things: food that’s good for you, good for farmers, and good for the planet.  To learn more about the GoodSAM Foods team and shop products, visit www.goodsamfoods.com or follow on Instagram at @GoodSAMFoods. For sales inquiries, contact Kari Janapareddi at Kari@GoodSAMFoods.com.

Read more about GoodSam in the November issue of Gourmet News.

Sprouts Offers Complete Prepared Holiday Dinners

Sprouts holiday dinnerThrough Nov. 22, Sprouts Farmers Market customers can reserve holiday dinners: turkeys, meats, fully prepared meals, artfully arranged party trays and more online at sprouts.com/holiday for Thanksgiving. Stores will be open Thanksgiving Day 7am – 2pm; Christmas Eve 7am – 7pm; Closed Christmas Day; Open New Year’s Eve 7am – 8pm; Open New Year’s Day 7am – 10pm (regular store hours).

Pre-orders close on Nov. 21. December pre-orders resume Dec. 6 and close on Dec. 21.
Pre-orders available at sprouts.com/holiday include:

  • Natural Turkeys – no added antibiotics, ever
  • Uncured Hams – rich and savory, raised without antibiotics
  • Rib Roasts – USDA Choice or 100% grass-fed rib roasts
  • Choose from five fully prepared holiday meals made with fresh, simple ingredients and seasonal side dishes, ready to heat and serve!
  • Assorted Party Trays for easy entertaining – made with fresh fruit, veggies, meats and cheeses

Side dishes include:

  • Sprouts Rosemary & Sage Gluten-Free Stuffing (vegan)
  • Sprouts Plant-Based Green Bean Casserole (heat and eat style)
  • Vegetarian Plus Vegan Turkey Roll with Cranberry Glaze

Delectable Cheeses and Meats to Build a Charcuterie Board:

  • D’affinois Cheese: mild and buttery, creamier than brie
  • Volpi Prosciutto: salted and air-dried, pairs perfectly with mozzarella and melon
  • Marieke Gouda: made with raw milk, aged for at least 60 days

Sprouts Cellar Wine Picks:

  • Culterra Red Blend: complements truffle fondue or lamb
  • Sparkle House Brut Rose: pairs perfectly with charcuterie and antipasti
  • Sea Drift Chardonnay: enjoy with roasted turkey, and rosemary and sage stuffing

Sweets and Seasonal Treats:

  • Ready to decorate festive gingerbread houses
  • Sprouts creamy, dairy-free oatnog
  • Mug-hugging cookies
  • Seasonal cocoa bombs

Sprouts, one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Sprouts welcomes shoppers with a farmer’s market experience and an open layout featuring fresh local produce at the center of the store. Innovative, seasonal and attribute-driven products such as organic, plant-based, gluten-free, keto and more offer a treasure hunt shopping experience amid Sprouts’ healthy assortment.

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