Something Sweet from Trader Joe’s – Pastel de Nata

As the old cliché goes, necessity is the mother of invention, but there’s something to be said about the parental capabilities of simple practicality, too. For example: a few centuries back, monks and nuns in Portugal began using egg whites to starch their habits, which created a real surplus of egg yolks within monasteries. Rather

Something Sweet from Trader Joe’s – Pastel de Nata2021-09-15T09:59:03-04:00

Trader Joes Sweetens Life with Creamed Multi-Floral New Zealand Honey

With the popularity of sugar alternatives on the rise, honey—already a classic pantry staple—is having an extra-sweet moment in the spotlight. Trader Joe's currently offers some fantastic honey, but they haven’t offered a creamed honey in quite some time. So, when the Buyer stumbled upon an opportunity to do so, she pounced—or stung, as it

Trader Joes Sweetens Life with Creamed Multi-Floral New Zealand Honey2021-09-15T09:27:54-04:00

Magnifisauce! from Trader Joe’s

When it came time to name this new sauce/condiment/gift from the gods, there were many contenders. In the end, though, its utter magnificence dictated that only >>>cue booming superhero voice<<< Magnifisauce would do. What’s so magnificent about Trader Joe’s Magnifisauce? Only... everything. The retailer was inspired by some famous condiments that are not widely available and that do, in

Magnifisauce! from Trader Joe’s2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Trader Joe’s 12th Annual Customer Choice Award Winners

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.25" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.27.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]Trader Joe’s has announced its 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards! The long-running program is a fascinating look inside Trader Joe's successful private brand program and what its customers buy. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.8.1" _module_preset="default"]FAVORITE OVERALL: Mandarin Orange ChickenOrange you glad it's dinnertime? Runners-Up:Everything But

Trader Joe’s 12th Annual Customer Choice Award Winners2021-09-15T09:28:03-04:00

Trader Joes Goes Crazy With Everything But The Bagel Seasoned Chips

It’s no secret that Trader Joe's Customers go gaga over their private brand Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. It’s become a pantry staple in households across the country, practically pushing it to instant “TJ’s Hall of Fame” status back when we introduced it in January of 2017. Now, on the cusp of E.B.T.B.’s

Trader Joes Goes Crazy With Everything But The Bagel Seasoned Chips2021-09-15T09:28:05-04:00

Ooey, Goey, Oniony – Trader Joes

Take a look at Trader Joe's freezers, and one thing becomes abundantly clear: the retailer has developed quite the knack for frozen mac. They have taken the cozy, comfort food qualities of macaroni and cheese to exciting new places, but the newest combination may be their most ambitious yet. Inspired by yet another comfort food

Ooey, Goey, Oniony – Trader Joes2021-09-15T09:28:06-04:00

 New Campaign Targets Trader Joe’s Private Brand Cocoa

According to a press release from Green America and the Environmental Investigation Agency Trader Joe’s ranks poorly among U.S. grocery stores when it comes to both ethical chocolate (in terms of child labor and deforestation concerns) and super-pollutant hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) used as refrigerants. A new push by the groups tackles both issues in a bid

 New Campaign Targets Trader Joe’s Private Brand Cocoa2021-09-15T09:28:09-04:00

Trader Joe’s Playful New Cookie Mug Hangers

Given the proliferation of festive holiday beverages and tasty cookies, we appreciate any opportunity to dunk said cookies into said beverages—which is why Trader Joe’s new Cookie Mug Hangers are such an intriguing idea! These gingerbread person-shaped cookies are designed to hang out on the edge of a mug, just waiting for the perfect moment

Trader Joe’s Playful New Cookie Mug Hangers2021-09-15T09:39:37-04:00