Trader Joe’s to Build Massive Distribution Center in Palmdale

Trader Joe’s will begin construction later this year on a 1 million-square-foot food assembly and distribution center in Palmdale that’s expected to employ 800 to 1,000 workers.

Trader Joe’s CEO Announces Retirement

May 15, 2023 Trader Joe's

Dan Bane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trader Joe’s, will retire effective July 2, 2023 (the company’s Fiscal Year End).  At that time, Bryan Palbaum will become the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Jon Basalone will be promoted to Vice CEO and President of Trader Joe’s Company.

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Trader Joe’s Chicken Salad Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

March 13, 2023 USDA FSIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert due to concerns that fully cooked, ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product may contain cashews a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that these products should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase.

Trader Joe’s Distribution Center Coming to Franklin, KY

Trader Joe’s is coming to southcentral Kentucky, just not to where rumors have had the California-based grocery store chain setting up a retail shop.

Kalera Expands Distribution of Hydroponic, Vertically Grown Leafy Greens to Trader Joe’s Locations in Texas

August 25, 2022 Kalera

Kalera, a world leader in indoor vertical farming, announces distribution of its ultra-clean, non-GMO, leafy greens to 40 Trader Joe’s locations throughout Texas. All varieties are grown at Kalera’s Houston facility,