New Whole Foods Market opens in Sacramento area

Key Points:

• A new 43,000 square foot Whole Foods Market opened on September 16 at 8100 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, Northern California, marking the fourth store in the Sacramento area and the 94th in California.
• The store features over 1,500 local products from California suppliers, including specialty items at the cheese counter from local producers like Nicasio Valley Cheese and Charles Chocolates, overseen by trained cheesemongers.
• Produce is sourced from more than 200 California-based farms, and the seafood counter offers sustainable wild-caught or responsibly farmed options with expert fishmonger service.
• The market also includes a full-service meat counter with fresh, made-in-house sausages and marinated meats, a bakery, and a prepared foods section with pizza by the slice and salad bars.
• During the grand opening, the first 300 customers received limited-edition tote bags and coupons, with social media showing strong community interest and long lines.