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2021 Expansion: Eat This, Not That! included Sprouts in a roundup of grocery stores that opened new locations during the year, noting stores feature new displays and department enhancements that showcase new-to-market and plant-based foods.

Fresh in Florida: South Florida Sun Sentinel shared details of the opening of store #639 – Dania Beach, FL. –highlighting new format features through interviews with Chief Format Officer Dave McGlinchey. Miami Herald briefed the new store in addition to other locations planned for the region which will make more than 30 stores in the state by January, while ClickOrlando.com shared opening details of store #642 – Orlando – Colonial Plaza.

Organic Goodness: Parade.com featured Sprouts on its list of 10 grocery stores that sell the most organic produce, adding “Sprouts Farmers Market, located in 23 states, is a health foods store in which organic food encompasses 30,000 square feet of space. From avocados to grapefruit to pineapple, they’ve got it all.”

Fortune Debut: Yahoo! Finance included Sprouts on its list of companies that are new to the Fortune 500 in 2021, noting with more than 340 stores nationwide and over 33,000 team members, Sprouts made its debut on the list at #437.

Growing in Georgia: Atlanta & Company and Patch.com shared opening details of store #530 – Smyrna, GA. – highlighting features of the new format store including the Innovation Center, expanded Frozen Department and plant-based proteins.

Coming to Dallas: Culture Map Dallas shared Sprouts is expanding its local footprint with store #158 – Las Colinas and #159 – Grand Prairie coming soon, among other sites planned that will join 20 existing stores in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Celebrating Orlando: Sprouts hosted a grand opening celebration at the Orlando Distribution Center that included remarks from Sprouts leadership, displays from local produce vendors and Foundation partner Fleet Farming, and tours with media and store managers.

The Best Board: Real Simple shared tips for creating the best charcuterie board, including pro advice on selecting the best meats and cheeses from Sprouts Culinary Director Matt Pratta.

Angel City Suits Up with Sprouts: CBS Sports and Los Angeles Times wrote Los Angeles Angel City Football Club revealed their home kits for the inaugural 2022 season which feature Sprouts as a back-of-kit sponsor. Through the partnership, ACFC and Sprouts will rebuild eight Los Angeles school gardens with Garden School Foundation and distribute more than 10,000 pounds of fresh produce to the community with Food Forward.

Top Holiday Eats: Veg Out Mag included the Sprouts Farmers Market Cornbread Stuffing and Tattooed Chef Riced Cauliflower Stuffing available at Sprouts among its list of top vegan options for the season. Yahoo News shared Sprouts’ Pecan Pie ranked #2 among its taste test of eight grocery store options, mentioning “the filling was a deep caramel color, with flavors of molasses and dark corn syrup.”

Top Grocery Brand: Eat This, Not That! published a roundup of the top grocery store brands, ranking Sprouts at #7 out of 25 for its range of specialty organic items to pantry essentials, noting must-have items including frozen blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, and vegetable broth.

Healthy Thanksgiving: Mashed.com included Sprouts in its roundup of the best places to buy a pre-cooked Thanksgiving dinner, noting Sprouts specializes in natural and organic foods making the meals a good fit for health-conscious shoppers. USAToday, Popsugar, The List and My Recipes shared Sprouts’ Thanksgiving Day hours on their retail roundups of the holiday.

Sharing Natural Remedies: The Packer and Progressive Grocer shared Sprouts hosted a livestream hosted by Maria Menounos with wellness experts Dr. Josh Axe, Jordan Rubin, Naomi Whittel and Candice Kumai offering remedies to address stress, inflammation and immunity. A video of the event can be viewed at sprouts.com/livestream.

Expanding Healthy Food Access: Progressive Grocer a nd AndNowUKnow shared the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation is providing $3 million in grants to 115 nonprofit organizations to bolster local food systems, and improve school garden learning and nutrition education.

Awarding a Good Cause: PRNews awarded the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation’s “Growing School Gardens” campaign an honorable mention in its annual Platinum Awards which honor some of the most influential, inspirational and innovative changemakers in the industry.

Championing Change with Food: FoodTank recapped its panel on strengthening local food systems which included Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation Executive Director Lyndsey Waugh who emphasized when children experience school gardens and see how food grows, “they’re going to be committed to making those choices that are better for the planet and better for people.”

New Format with Jack: AFMA published an interview with Sprouts Chief Executive Officer Jack Sinclair in its recent issue, detailing the new format store features and images from store #9 – Phoenix, AZ.

New in Town: Progressive Grocer shared photos from the grand opening of store #636 – Tampa, Fla., which is the 25th Sprouts in the Sunshine State, while Patch.com published grand opening details and photos of store #443 – Menifee, Calif.

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Helping Los Angeles: The Kelly Clarkson Show profiled nonprofit Every Day Action, which gathers leftover catering from film and television sets around Los Angeles and redistributes the food to locals facing hunger. Kelly revealed the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation donated $10,000 to the organization which will help to further reduce Hollywood’s food waste and support those in need.

One-Stop Pumpkin Shop: People.com told readers to “Head over to the nearest Sprouts Farmers Market for all the spiced foods that fall fans need,” in its roundup of pumpkin-flavored food and drinks available this fall, which highlighted Sprouts Pumpkin Spice Kombucha and Pumpkin Spice Brioche, among other items.

Supporting our Neighbors: BRProud.com shared the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation partnered with Three O’Clock Project to aid in their Hurricane Ida efforts in Baton Rouge, La. Team members from store #691 – Baton Rouge helped pack the donation of 15 pallets of fresh fruit, veggies and child-friendly snacks to support the local organization which is feeding 2,000 children each week as the need remains while neighborhoods await power and rebuild.

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner: Eat This, Not That published a taste test of six grocery store rotisserie chickens, with Sprouts’ Herb Seasoned Roasted Chicken ranking number 1 among the group that “emerged triumphant as the clear winner from the first bite.” The author added “This was a quality chicken through and through, with obvious care taken to its recipe development, spice blend, and preparation. If I could eat only one rotisserie chicken ever again, this would hands down be it.”

Top Ranking Retailer: Entrepreneur shared a roundup of the 10 biggest food and drug stores based on revenue, listing Sprouts at number 6 with the note that “its shares are up more than 14% year-to-date but are down over 20% in the last three months.” Eat This, Not That published a ranking of store brand products from 20 grocers, including Sprouts Brand at number 7 with the note “Some of our must-have items from Sprouts Brand are frozen blueberries, blue corn tortilla chips, and vegetable broth.”

Fresh in Maricopa: InMaricopa reported from the grand opening of store #45 – Maricopa, Ariz. where more than 100 shoppers were lined up when doors opened. The article shared customer reactions to the store, including “Their produce selection is far better than the other grocery stores in town.”

Open in Brandon: Tampa Bay Morning Blend broadcasted a segment with Registered Dietitian Abigail Dougherty who shared opening details of store #635 – Brandon, Fla. along with seasonal produce recipe ideas using Florida-grown items.

Now Hiring Nationwide: KTVK-3TV in Phoenix shared Sprouts stores hosted a two-day hiring event with walk-in interviews to fill numerous positions across the store.

Sprouts’ New CFO: The Wall Street Journal shared Lawrence “Chip” Molloy will join as Sprouts’ new CFO, with an analyst adding his experience will help the company with financial efficiencies using data analytics to target customers.

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Fresh Produce Supporting Community Farms: Aurora TV broadcasted a segment sharing Sprouts’ new Distribution Center has opened in Aurora, CO and is bringing fresh produce to shoppers in the state while supporting the work of local DeLaney Farms, which brings fresh produce to the community and creates jobs for refugee and immigrant farmers, through the Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation. The clip features interviews with Scott Neal , Chief Fresh Merchandising Officer, local produce vendors, and Foundation partners from the recent open house event at the DC.

Now in Maricopa: InMaricopa reported on the grand opening of store #45 – Maricopa, AZ including customer reactions to the new store and a Facebook Live of opening morning. KSAZ-FOX10 also broadcasted details of the grand opening during its morning show.

Our Brands on Screen: Netflix surprised fans with new episodes of Grace and Frankie last week and Sprouts Brand Corn Flakes played a big role in the premiere episode’s plot. Grace and Frankie live in San Diego, so it’s no surprise they’re big Sprouts fans!

New Format Debut: The Orange County Register reported Sprouts debuted its new, smaller format at the remodeled store #256 – Tustin, CA, which features a revamped Frozen Department and new Innovation Center among updated décor and signage. The coverage, which includes a Q&A with David McGlinchey, Chief Format Officer, was picked up by The Mercury News along with numerous outlets throughout California, and national outlets, including Eat This, Not That!, Yahoo Lifestyle and Mashed.

Fresh in The Centennial State: Denver Business Journal profiled how the pandemic changed grocery shopping in Colorado, noting Sprouts opened a 135,000-square-foot distribution center in Aurora this spring at which it gathers and sends out produce to 45 stores to better serve its customers who are focused on their health.

Summer Snacks and Sweepstakes: Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend broadcasted a segment with Sprouts Registered Dietitian Partner Abigail Dougherty sharing summer road trip snack ideas and details on the Sprouts Sweepstakes for a VIP trip to the iHeartRadio Music Festival open to Tampa shoppers.

New Sourcing Standards: Store Brands reported Sprouts has updated its Animal Welfare policy to provide meaningful and measurable sourcing standards for the chickens raised for consumption in our fresh chicken, one-pan meals, full-service case and roasted deli offerings.

Bringing Hatch Back: The Shelby Report shared Sprouts stores have rolled out a seasonal lineup of Our Brand Hatch Chile products along with fresh varieties. Coverage includes a quote from Jac Ross, VP of Our Brands.

Q2 Results: New Hope Network recapped Sprouts’ Q2 2021 earnings, including quotes from Jack Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer, from the earnings call.