Sprouts Named EPA Food Loss and Waste Champion
October 3, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Sprouts as a Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champion, which are businesses and organizations that have made a public commitment to reduce food loss and waste in their own operations in the U.S. by 50 percent by the year 2030. Sprouts is committed to eliminating waste and fighting hunger through a “Zero Waste” goal, which aims to reach a 90 percent waste diversion rate by 2020. Learn more about the Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions from the EPA.
Pumpkin Recipes and Sprouts Brand Treats to Fall for!
October 1, 2018
Sprouts joined the Good Morning Arizona studio to share new and fan-favorite pumpkin products, and offer some festive recipe inspiration! Watch the segment from KTVK-3TV.
EPA Recognizes Sprouts for Smart Refrigerant Management
September 25, 2018
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 13 organizations in the supermarket industry for their achievements in protecting human health and the environment under its GreenChill Partnership Program, which works with food retailers to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their impact on the ozone layer. Sprouts Farmers Market was recognized in the EPA's Store Certification Excellence and Store Re-Certification categories. Read more about the EPA's GreenChill partnerships and 2018 recognitions.
South Philly welcomes new grocery store with natural, organic and affordable appeal
September 18, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market will officially open its first location in Pennsylvania on Wednesday at South Philadelphia's Lincoln Square. The transformational project introduces new apartments and retail to the awakening Washington Avenue corridor. But with 140 new jobs and a different allure for grocery shoppers, Sprouts has long been anticipated as the project's greatest addition to the neighborhood. Read the article from Philly Voice.
Healthy, Kid-Friendly School Lunch Inspiration
August 31, 2018
Good Morning San Diego aired healthy school lunch tips with Registered Dietitian Jessica Spiro using Sprouts Brand products. Watch the segment from KUSI News.
Meal Prep 101 at Sprouts
August 27, 2018
Houston Life broadcasted tips from Registered Dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps on what to shop for at Sprouts to make meal prep quick and simple. Watch more from KPRC-NBC2.
Long-awaited Phoenix Sprouts grocery opening has aura of a rockstar arrival
August 22, 2018
Escarole! Grass-fed beef! Even kombucha on tap — it was all there at the grand opening Wednesday of a Sprouts Farmers Market at Seventh Avenue and Osborn Road. Read more about the new Phoenix Sprouts from AZCentral.com.
Sneak Peek: Inside the new Durham Sprouts grocery store before it opens
August 21, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market is slated to open Wednesday morning in Durham, putting its produce-centric store layout on display in a building at 105 West Highway 54. Read the full article from Triangle Business Journal.
Sprouts scores above-average on Greenpeace sustainable seafood report
August 15, 2018
Most of the nation's largest chains — and all of the big ones operating in Arizona — have adopted policies and are taking actions that improve the chances that seafood can be fished or harvested on a sustainable basis, said Greenpeace in a new report. Nationally, 20 of the 22 supermarket chains that Greenpeace examined received passing scores, including Sprouts.
Continue reading on AZCentral.com.
Sprouts makes back to school easy with healthy family meals
August 14, 2018
Celebrity Chef Charles Chen joined Seattle's New Day Northwest to offer recipes perfect for busy back-to-school schedules using unique products from Sprouts in celebration of the healthy grocer's first store in Washington state! Watch the segment on King5.com.
Summer Bean Salad with Plant Based on a Budget
August 8, 2018
Toni Okamoto with Plant Based on a Budget shares a summer bean salad recipe using Sprouts Brand products and produce. View the segment on Sacramento's KTXL-Fox40.
STORES Magazine Names Sprouts #20 on “Hot 100 Retailers” List
August 1, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market ranked number 20 on STORES Magazine's 2018 Hot 100 Retailers. This annual list, which is produced in partnership with Kantar Consulting, ranks the nation’s fastest-growing retail companies by year-over-year domestic sales growth. Sprouts previously ranked number 30 in 2017 and 23 in 2016. Read the full article from STORES Magazine.
Hundreds welcome third Sprouts in El Paso as it opens in East-Central
July 25, 2018
More than 100 shoppers lined up before the healthy food giant Sprouts Farmers Market opened its third El Paso store. Continue reading on El Paso Times.
Sprouts Farmers Market Opens in Towson, Maryland
July 25, 2018
On July 25, Sprouts opened a new store in Towson, Md. marking its second in the state. See photos from the grand opening from The Baltimore Sun.
Sprouts, KeHe Renew Distribution Agreement Through 2025
July 24, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market has renewed its agreement with KeHe Distributors as its primary distribution partner for natural, organic and fresh products through 2025. Terms of the new seven-year agreement include shared targets for improving operational efficiencies, lowering food waste and enhancing Sprouts’ customer experience. Read more from Winsight Grocery Business.
Sprouts Farmers Market sets opening date for Winter Park store
July 11, 2018
A grocer based in Phoenix, Arizona, is opening its first Central Florida location in Winter Park. Sprouts Farmers Market will be opening on Oct. 24 at 1999 Aloma Ave. Read the article from the Orlando Sentinel.
The Muffin Girl Introduces Cinnamon Roll Muffins at Sprouts
July 9, 2018
CW-6 stopped by Sprouts to profile local Arizona vendor The Muffin Girl's newest product carried exclusively at Sprouts stores throughout the state. Watch the segment from CW-6.
Sprouts Farmers Market hiring 140 ahead of opening at Lincoln Square
June 18, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market is hiring for multiple positions this summer as the healthy grocer prepares for the grand opening of its first store in the state. The new Sprouts will be housed in a historic, renovated train shed as part of the Lincoln Square. Continue reading on Philly Voice.
5 things to know about the new Sprouts grocery store in Greenville County
June 12, 2018
Sprouts opened its 300th store from coast to coast and first location in South Carolina! Read more about the store from The Greenville News.
Food Rescue Program at Sprouts Cuts Down on Food Waste
June 8, 2018
Sprouts is committed to eliminating waste and fighting hunger in the local communities that support its 300 stores from coast to coast. Watch how the new Sprouts in Augusta is accomplishing both of these tasks with the Food Rescue program that donates unmarketable food that is still edible and nutritious to local food rescue partners.
Coming soon to Sprouts: Salad bar, in-house-made sushi and entrees ready to heat
May 24, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market is going all-in with expanded grab-and-go meals, adding a salad bar, sushi and ready-to-heat entrees and sides at several Southern California stores. Find out more from The Orange County Register.
Sprouts sets opening for midtown Phoenix store
May 24, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its new midtown Phoenix store later this summer. The 31,000-square-foot store will be the fifth Arizona opening this year for Phoenix-based Sprouts, which continues to add dozens of stores across the country.
Read more from Phoenix Business Journal.
Sprouts Farmers Market opens in Augusta
May 2, 2018
The first Sprouts Farmers Market in Augusta has officially opened its doors! See the broadcast from WRDW-CBS12.
Sprouts Brings Grocery Delivery to Denver, San Diego, Sacramento
May 1, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market has continued its grocery delivery expansion to now include Denver, San Diego and Sacramento, Calif. Continue reading on Progressive Grocer.
Healthy Living Snacks on Bay Area LIFE
April 25, 2018
Registered Dietitian Katie Morford shared healthy snack ideas using ingredients from Sprouts on Bay Area LIFE. Find more tips and recipes from Katie at momskitchenhandbook.com and watch the full segment on KGO-ABC7.
Pasco County lands its first Sprouts Farmers Market
April 25, 2018
Pasco County has landed its first Sprouts Farmers Market. The Phoenix-based specialty grocer said Wednesday that it is planning a location in Trinity within the Village at Mitchell Ranch at State Road 54 and Little Road. The location comes as Sprouts is growing its footprint in Florida. Five Sprouts stores are open, and the company recently announced plans for stores in Clearwater, Naples, Winter Park, Oviedo, Deerfield Beach and Wellington.
Read more from Tampa Bay Business Journal.
Sprouts Named Top Employer in Arizona
April 22, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market added about 300 net new Arizona jobs over the past year, helped by two new Arizona store openings in 2017 and three so far this year. The company has found job fairs and social-media alerts helpful in attracting applicants.
"Job seekers want more scheduling flexibility," said Timmi Zalatoris, senior director of talent acquisition for the Phoenix-based company. She said Sprouts has enhanced certain benefits over the past year or so, including adopting a more generous maternity-leave policy and a new bonus program for employees when their store sales exceed targets.
Read the full article from The Arizona Republic.
84 Sprouts Stores Awarded for Sustainability Efforts
April 13, 2018
Manomet, a nonprofit organization, has awarded 84 Sprouts Farmets Market stores with its Grocery Stewardship Certification (GSC) in recognition of their commitment to reducing their stores’ environmental impact and use of resources. Continue reading on Winsight Grocery Business.
Sprouts Farmers Market builds learning garden for local elementary school
April 12, 2018
The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation supported the creation of REAL School Gardens' latest project in Charlotte, NC. Watch the segment from WCNC.
Sprouts Farmers Market Named 2018 Grocery Business of the Year
April 9, 2018
Guided by the belief that healthy food should be available to everyone, Sprouts Farmers Market earns the honorable distinction of 2018 Grocery Business of the Year. Read the full feature from Winsight Grocery Business.
A New Natural and Organic Market is Coming to South Broad Street
April 6, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market has a new storefront planned at the Lincoln Square development. Read the article from Philadelphia Magazine.
Sprouts Farmers Market ramps up store openings
April 5, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market aims to open 13 new stores in nine states during the third quarter. The Phoenix, Ariz.-based fresh, natural and organic supermarket chain said Wednesday that the new locations are in Durham, N.C.; El Paso, Texas; Las Vegas (three stores); Mill Creek, Wash.; Oklahoma City; Philadelphia; Phoenix; Towson, Md.; and Lodi, Sacramento and Vacaville, Calif. Continue Reading on Supermarket News.
Organic grocer Sprouts opens in Ballantyne
April 4, 2018
The Phoenix-based grocery store chain celebrated its opening on Wednesday in Ballantyne. Watch the segment from WCNC.
Sprouts Donates $25K to Learning Garden for Earth Day
April 2, 2018
In celebration of Earth Day, the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is donating $25,000 to Real School Gardens in support of the organization’s expansion and new learning garden in Charlotte, N.C. The donation is a part of the retailer’s ongoing sustainability efforts, including its Food Rescue Program, which reached a 55% food waste diversion rate in 2017. Read the full article from Winsight Grocery Business.
Working on your fitness? Modesto’s Sprouts upgrades offer more healthy, tasty options
March 30, 2018
The Modesto grocery store Sprouts Farmers Market unveiled new renovations Wednesday, which included salad and juice bars, as well as a custom build-your-own-sandwich station, fresh meal case, more dairy selections and other improvements. Continue Reading on The Modesto Bee.
Sprouts opening soon in Augusta
March 22, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market prepares to open at Crane Creek in Augusta, Ga. See more from WRDW-CBS12 News.
Sprouts Farmers Market to open store in Towson, Md.
March 19, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market plans to open a Towson location this summer. It will be the Phoenix, Ariz.-based company’s second location in the mid-Atlantic region. Read more from the Baltimore Sun.
Sprouts Farmers Market opens Ellicott City store, its first mid-Atlantic location
March 13, 2018
Towers of produce, fully stocked shelves and barrels of grains for bulk purchase sit ready and waiting for shoppers at the first Sprouts in the mid-Atlantic.
See the preview from the Baltimore Business Journal
Sprouts Farmers Market opens the doors to its new Sahuarita store
February 28, 2018
Sprouts in Sahuarita, Ariz. opened to thousands of new guests excited to have an option for fresh and natural products at great prices. Read about the store from the Arizona Daily Star.
Valrico Sprouts New Grocery Store Choice
February 23, 2018
The much-anticipated Sprouts Farmers Market is now open for business in Valrico. The Arizona-based grocery chain launched its newest store at 3315 Lithia-Pinecrest Road Wednesday, Feb. 21. Shoppers lined up for the 7 a.m. opening, anxious to check out the new 30,000-square-foot store and take advantage of the grand opening specials, giveaways and free food samples. Continue Reading on the Bloomingdale Patch.
Sprouts Takes Aim at Mid-Atlantic
February 23, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market next month will enter the mid-Atlantic states for the first time, and officials like what they see there: high spending and dense populations interested in healthy eating, but largely served by conventional supermarkets. Read the full article from Winsight Grocery Business.
Sprouts posts strong comps again as new stores excel
February 22, 2018
Sprouts performed admirably in last year’s deflationary environment, and it continues to make gains as food prices increase once again. The company has a unique model — small stores, low prices and a health-focused mission — and is putting money behind high-growth initiatives like private label, fresh foods and home delivery. Read more on FoodDive.com.
New Sprouts Grocery Store Opens In Natomas
January 31, 2018
It’s a big day for Natomas-area residents in Sacramento as a brand new Sprouts Farmers Market officially opened for business. We went to the new store on Del Paso Road where people lined up early. Watch the segment on CBS13 Sacramento.
Several Oklahoma Sprouts locations joining Instacart grocery delivery service
January 31, 2018
Grocery shopping continues to become more convenient for shoppers in Oklahoma City. In recent years, many shoppers have decided to use technology to their advantage in order to save a little bit of time while running errands. Read more on KFOR.com.
Sprouts Farmers Market now delivering to Las Vegas homes
January 31, 2018
Las Vegas residents can receive home delivery from Sprouts Farmers Market starting Wednesday. In addition to Las Vegas, Sprouts is rolling out delivery in Reno, Albuquerque and Oklahoma City. Sprouts will expand the service to additional markets across the country throughout the year. Same-day delivery can be as quick as one hour in select zip codes around the valley. Read more on KTNV.com.
Sprouts Contributes to ReFED’s Retail Food Waste Action Guide
January 26, 2018
Sprouts is proud to be among industry leaders to contribute to ReFED's Retail Food Waste Action Guide, which offers strategies for developing and implementing food waste reduction solutions. ReFED is a collaboration of over 50 business, nonprofit, foundation, and government leaders committed to reducing food waste in the United States. Click here to download the Retail Food Waste Action Guide.
Sprouts Launches Instacart Grocery Delivery in Fresno
January 24, 2018
Sprouts is the latest grocery store in Fresno to start delivering to shoppers’ homes. In a service that started Wednesday, Sprouts will deliver groceries through the Instacart app. Read more from The Fresno Bee
Institutional Investor Recognizes Sprouts
January 24, 2018
Institutional Investor magazine recently published the winners of the 2018 All-America Executive Team with Sprouts Farmers Market achieving published wins for the MIDCAP-only rankings. Read more from Institutional Investor.
Sprouts Makes FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies
January 19, 2018
FORTUNE revealed its annual list of the World's Most Admired Companies ranking Sprouts No. 4 in the Food and Drug Store category based on a survey of 3,900 executives, analysts, directors, and experts. Read more from FORTUNE.
Sprouts Farmers Market expands Instacart home delivery to Houston area
January 17, 2018
Another grocer in the Houston area has teamed up with San Francisco-based Instacart to provide home delivery.
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) announced Jan. 17 that it has launched the partnership in select zip codes in West Houston, Cypress, Katy, Cinco Ranch, Jersey Village, The Heights and Pearland.
Read more from the Houston Business Journal.
Sprouts Brings Healthy Living for Less to Fayetteville, N.C.
January 10, 2018
Sprouts opened its Fayetteville store on January 10, the second Sprouts in North Carolina. Read more about the grand opening from The Fayetteville Observer. Continue Reading...
Delivery dash: Grocery chain Sprouts teams up with Instacart
January 9, 2018
Natural grocery chain Sprouts is teaming up with Instacart to expand its delivery options. Read more from the Washington Post.
Sprouts starts grocery-delivery service in metro Phoenix
January 9, 2018
Sprouts Farmers Market rolled out grocery home-delivery service to customers in the Phoenix and Tucson areas through a partnership with Instacart that will be extended to other states around the nation.
The Phoenix-based chain of stores will offer same-day deliveries in as little as one hour to customers placing orders through computers, tablets and smartphones.
Read more from AZCentral.
Healthy Holiday Appetizers with Marisa Moore, RD
December 13, 2017
Sprouts Partner and Registered Dietitian Marisa Moore shared healthy holiday appetizer recipes on Atlanta & Company. Click here to watch the segment.
Sprouts’ Zero-Waste Programs Advocate for Ugly Produce
December 13, 2017
The impact of Sprouts' zero-waste programs was included in an article highlighting the work of pioneers reducing food waste by distributing and advocating for produce that is not conventionally attractive.
Sprouts Enrolls Dozens of SW Stores in Sustainability Program
December 5, 2017
To deepen its commitment to sustainability, natural and organic grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is enrolling all Colorado and Utah stores, along with five Phoenix-area stores, in what is said to be the country’s only grocery sustainability certification program.
U.S. EPA Recognizes Sprouts for Food Recovery Efforts
November 22, 2017
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)recognized the outstanding accomplishments of seven California winners participating in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge, including Sprouts Farmers Markets in Daly City, Calif. Read more from the EPA.
Holiday Side Dishes from Sprouts with Abigail Dougherty, RDN
November 15, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market makes it easy to prepare healthy and delicious holiday side dishes with fresh, seasonal, natural and organic ingredients found throughout the store. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Abigail Dougherty shares recipes for three delicious Thanksgiving sides that will perfectly compliment the holiday table and impress your guests.
Thanksgiving Made Healthy with Ingredients from Sprouts
November 13, 2017
Registered Dietitian Suzanne Farrell joins KDVR-Fox31 in Denver to make healthy, delicious and nutritious Thanksgiving dishes with ingredients from Sprouts.
Sprouts Foundation Awards $2.2 Million to Nonprofits
November 10, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market established a grantmaking foundation just two years ago in 2015, and thus far, its focus has been on supporting health and wellness efforts in local communities where stores are located.
The foundation recently announced $2.2 million in nonprofit awards that will promote health and nutrition education. Read more from Inside Philanthropy.
Sprouts Offering Better-For-You Holiday Meals, ‘Grab ‘N Give’ Donations
November 2, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market hopes to be the “grocery go-to for consumers planning a delicious and fresh holiday meal.” The specialty retailer is offering hundreds of organic, natural, gluten-free, vegan and plant-based ingredients for holiday entertaining, as well as fully prepared meals and catering trays. It also is looking to make giving back easier for shoppers by offering “Grab ‘N Give” bags. Read more from The Shelby Report.
Sprouts Named Pear Retailer of the Year
October 18, 2017
For the second year in a row, the pear industry has granted the Pear Retailer of the Year honor to Sprouts Farmers Market. To learn more, visit the Pear Bureau Northwest website.
Grocer Sprouts entering Central Florida with Winter Park location
October 10, 2017
Grocery-store chain Sprouts Farmers Market is expanding into Central Florida with a new store in a Winter Park.
Sprouts Farmers Market will open store in Ellicott City next year
October 4, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market, a fast-growing organic grocer, plans to open its first Maryland store early next year in Ellicott City. The store in St. John’s Plaza at 9150 Baltimore National Pike will be one of nine new locations opening in the first three months of 2018 and part of a 30-store U.S. expansion planned for next year, Sprouts said Wednesday.
Sprouts plans to open stores in Tempe, Mesa, Green Valley in early 2018
October 3, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market announced it will open nine stores during the first three months of 2018, including three in Arizona and its first in the northeastern United States.
The Phoenix-based retailer said it will open a store at 931 E. Elliot Road in Tempe and one at 3150 N. Recker Road in Mesa, along with a location at 18755 S. Nogales Highway in Green Valley.
Third Florida Sprouts Opens in South Tampa
May 24, 2017
The long-awaited Sprouts Farmers Market opened in South Tampa Wednesday, May 24. See more from WTVT-Fox13.
Sprouts Helps the Community and Environment with Food Rescue Program
May 23, 2017
Recycling is not new for most retailers, but grocery stores face a different challenge as they evaluate sustainable practices to minimize food waste that must be transported to landfills.
At Sprouts Farmers Market, the goal is to divert 90 percent of waste from landfills by 2020. A combination of recycling programs that address packaging as well as food waste will help the grocer reach the goal, according to Justin Kacer, Sustainability Specialist at Sprouts. “This is a steep goal, but we have support throughout the organization – it is part of our corporate culture.”
Read more from the Professional Retail Store Management Association.
First Look at Sprouts’ First N.C. Store Debuting in Raleigh
March 14, 2017
Sprouts Farmers Market opened its first North Carolina store Wednesday, March 15 at a new north Raleigh shopping center.
Read more from the Triangle Business Journal.
Sprouts Opens First Florida Store
February 22, 2017
Sprouts opened the doors to its first Florida store in Tampa Bay on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017. See the broadcast on WFTS-ABC Action News.