Inside Trader Joe's show

Inside Trader Joe's

Summary: From our humble beginnings as a small chain of eclectic Southern California convenience stores, Trader Joe’s has grown to become a national chain of 514 (and counting) neighborhood grocery stores, employing more than 50,000 Crew Members. How? By being comfortable with being different. For the first time, our Captains (store managers) and Crew Members (employees) are taking you Inside Trader Joe’s in a podcast series only Trader Joe's could deliver. Go inside: * A private Tasting Panel, where decisions are made about new Trader Joe’s products. * A wine tasting tour to Napa Valley, California, looking for great wines and great values. * An overseas adventure, where new Trader Joe’s flavors are discovered. * The mind of Joe himself to find out why the Crew Members wear Hawaiian shirts. * The values that make Trader Joe’s so different. Are you a Trader Joe’s fan? Want to know what keeps people coming back? Go Inside Trader Joe’s. Thanks for listening.

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 Episode 38: A Trader Joe's Shopping List to Add Sparkle to Your Summer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:57

Summer’s here, and the time is right, for shopping at Trader Joe’s. Whether you’re snacking, sipping, slathering, or sizzling at the barbecue, this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s has just the thing to satisfy your seasonal cravings. Returning faves take their place alongside new arrivals, and we have advance scoop on some soon-to-be-available summer sensations. Have a listen and perhaps you’ll be dancin’ in the street on the way to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s.

 Episode 37: Trader Joe's Spices Up Your Shopping List | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:25

Are you Team Spices or Team Spicy? On this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we make the case that you can serve both squads, with delicious results. A heated conversation with our resident seasoning alchemist (aka Spices Category Manager) reveals an abundance of seasonings from savory to spicy; and we challenge a Crew Member’s palate with Trader Joe’s products spanning the spicy spectrum.

 Episode 36: As the Cheese Melts: Trader Joe's "Professor Matt" Tells Us About That | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 16:20

Why does cheese melt the way it does? Why do some cheeses melt differently than others? And why is it that some cheeses don’t really melt at all? On this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, our very own “Professor Matt” explains it all to you, with a little help from our resident cheese expert, Kim. From enzymes to acid, and fresh cheese to aged, we bring you the art and science behind one of the best ways to enjoy “milk’s leap toward immortality,” cheese. Stop what you’re doing and melt with us

 Episode 35: A Trader Joe's Shopping List to Liven Up Your Spring Eating | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:54

Spring is just around the corner, and while some focus on spring cleaning, we instead focus on our favorite seasonal activity, spring eating. (Actually, our favorite activity every season.) There are new products arriving in our stores every day, from sweet treats like Chocolate & Peanut Butter Joe Joe's to savory delights like Oven Baked Cheese Bites with Tomato and Chili. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we present a baker's dozen of our new favorites that are sure to put a spring in your step.

 Episode 34: 11 (or more!) Trader Joe’s Fail-Safe Freezer Finds for Dinner (and more!) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:20

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we step into the icy wonderland of Trader Joe’s freezer case and find a treasure trove of deliciousness ready to become dinner in minutes. From powerhouses like Mandarin Orange Chicken and Cauliflower Gnocchi to newer arrivals like Breaded Fried Ravioli and Branzino Fillets, there’s always something easy to prepare and even easier to eat. And the delights don’t stop at dinner… you’ll find options for breakfast, appetizers, and especially dessert. Ice Cream

 Episode 33: Trader Joe's 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:39

The votes have been cast, the ballots have been tallied, and the winners have been verified! Inside this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s we reveal the results of the 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards. From Favorite Cheese to Best Beverage and Favorite Trader Joe’s Product Overall, this awards show has everything other awards shows have, and has been proven to be 242% more delicious.

 Episode 32: Trader Joe's Seeds the Conversation About Plants & Plant-Based Products | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:01

Some might say everything’s coming up roses, but why stop there? In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we take a deep dive into all the plants and flowers, with an update on what’s changed in the world of greens and blooms over the last year. We also get some insights into the world of plant-based products, the constant evolution of vegan foods, and even some innovations in plant-based packaging!

 Episode 31: Celebrating the Holidays with Trader Joe's Crew - And Cookies! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:29

While the holiday season looks a little different this year, the Crew at Trader Joe’s are finding ways to celebrate the best of the season. In this episode, we chat with Crew Members from around the country about their favorite holiday traditions and holiday products at Trader Joe’s. Sparkling wines, multiple hot cocoa options, a cauliflower-centric take on classic latkes, charcuterie for days, candies, and of course cookies… beware, you will want cookies when this one is done!

 Episode 30: Trader Joe's Holiday Shopping List | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 11:02

The holiday season is upon us, and your neighborhood Trader Joe's is bursting with inventive, intriguing, incredibly inviting food and drink (and soap!) to fill your shopping cart. In this Mini Shopping List episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we treat you to some of our new favorites you'll find in stores only during this holiday season. Have a listen... and have a pen & paper at hand – you'll want to be sure to add some of these to your shopping list.

 Episode 29: Trader Joe's Fall Products to (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Shopping List | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:36

Pumpkin, pumpkin, everywhere, good enough to eat! That could be our motto here at Trader Joe’s. 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. 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.

 Episode 28: Trader Joe's Takes You Inside The Tasting Panel Today | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:50

We’ve made some adjustments to the way our Tasting Panel meets, 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, we’re taking you inside the Tasting Panel, in today’s format. We’ll talk about the changes, and we’ll hear about some new initiatives to help us find vendors who might not have had access to our Tasting Panel process in

 Episode 27: Trader Joe's Talks Beer and Beyond | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:03

Whether you’re sipping from a glass or swigging from a can, beer may be the ultimate summertime beverage. In this episode, 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. When drinking beer, one must have snacks, so we have some snack pairings to suggest as well. Pour your favorite brew, fill a bowl with snacks, sit back, and have a

 Episode 26: New Trader Joe's Products to Add to Your Shopping List | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 07:13

If you’ve been shopping from the same old list week after week, 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 new things that have come in recently, and more 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 anyw

 Episode 25: Trader Joe's Update on COVID-19: Our Supply Chain & Sharing with Our Neighbors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:45

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we’re bringing you more information about how we’re responding to Covid-19. The activity in our stores has evolved 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 Sh

 Episode 24: The Coffee Cuppers' Guide to Trader Joe's | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:20

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we’re talking joe, as in, that cup of joe you’re drinking. We pay a visit to one of our longtime coffee suppliers. We spend some time with the folks who find the limited edition coffees you’ll find in our stores. And we try to find the secret to what makes the perfect cup. 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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