Inside Trader Joe's

Trader Joe's Wine Club: Sublime Springtime Sipping

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this sip-sized segment, we're going big on the bot...

Episode 104: Inside Trader Joe's Goes Back to the Future

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One-hundred-and-sixty-two years ago, we started a podcast. Well, actually, it wasn't quite that long ago. We started Inside Trader Joe's in 2018, thin...

Episode 103: Trader Joe's Springs Into a Bunch of Great New Products

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's almost spring. Finally. Winter has certainly made the most of itself, and we are jumping into the opportunity to welcome this season of renewal t...

Episode 102: This Blonde Chocolate Walks Into Trader Joe's

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes a chocolate bar is just a chocolate bar. And sometimes it's something else entirely. Sometimes it's an experience, and sometimes that experi...

Episode 101: Trader Joe's Gets Fresh (and Deli) for 2026

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

At Trader Joe's, we take product quality, freshness, and value very seriously. In every part of the store, every day. So, when we sat down with a coup...

Episode 100: The 17th Annual Customer Choice Awards

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The votes are in, and the time has come to reveal the winners of the 17th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards! Seventeen years of celebrating o...

Episode 99: The Cheesiest Episode of Inside Trader Joe's. Ever.

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eat More Cheese. This is not just a piece of advice, it's one of the New Year's Resolutions we're certain we'll be able to keep in 2026. In this episo...

Episode 98: Trader Joe's Went to Sonoma And All You Get Is Some Incredible Sparkling Wine

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hard as it may be to fathom, we're headed into the home stretch, with almost an entire year in the rearview mirror. This is a time of parties and cele...

Episode 97: We Wish You A Trader Joe's Holiday Shopping List

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh by golly there's a lot to discover this holiday season at your neighborhood Trader Joe's! In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're sharing an ...

Episode 96: Trader Joe's Recipes for Thanksgiving and Beyond

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a big holiday meal on the horizon, and Trader Joe's is here to help with all your last-minute planning. In this episode, we're sharing three o...

Trader Joe's Wine Club: What to Pour for Thanksgiving

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this sip-sized segment, we have a couple of super ...

Episode 95: Invasion of the Trader Joe's Gummies

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gummies, gummies, everywhere, and more each time we blink! Sure, it's not as poetic as Coleridge, but Trader Joe's really has upped the ante in our Gu...

ICYMI: How Do Trader Joe's Products Get Their Names

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions at Trader Joe's. And we really love answering them. One question we get all the time is about our product names. Why are som...

Episode 94: Falling in Love with a Shopping List from Trader Joe's

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is it still summer in your neck of the woods? Scorching temps and sunny skies? Call us crazy, but even when the weather is wonderful, we're hankering ...

Episode 93: Time To Get Your Grill On With Trader Joe's

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the weather's warm (okay, scorching hot), and the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen, turning up the heat on your grill is a great...

Episode 92: Trader Joe's 2025 Store Recipe Contest Winner

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a known known that people across the land love a good contest. It's also a known known that Trader Joe's Crew Members across the country know the...

Trader Joe's Wine Club: Super Summertime Sippers

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this sip-sized segment, we're going all-in on supe...

Episode 91: The Trader Joe's Superbly Sensational Summertime Shopping List

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here comes summer! And Trader Joe's is READY. There's nothing summerier than watermelon, and we are wading in 'em – the yellow variety, and the mars...

ICYMI: Why is Trader Joe's Ice Cream So Good?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions at Trader Joe's. And we really love answering them. Especially when it means we get to eat ice cream. For research. To all t...

Episode 90: Trader Joe's Goes to Italy and Gets Sauced

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a small town in western Italy, home to a family-owned company that got its start canning fresh fruits and veggies more than 80 years ago. Now ...

Episode 89: Hey Chicago, What's In Your Trader Joe's Shopping Cart?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're taking you inside our customers' shopping carts to find out what keeps them coming back to Trader Joe's ...

Trader Joe's Wine Club: Rosé for All the Days

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. This sip-sized segment has us blushing a bit. Because...

Episode 88: Trader Joe's Goes to Modena, with Vim and Vinegar

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain foods that are synonymous with their place names. Parmigianno Reggiano. Kalamata Olives. And the focus of this episode, Balsamic Vin...

ICYMI: Does Trader Joe's Do Retail Media?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions at Trader Joe's. And we see things in the news that make us ask questions, too. Recently, we've seen a bunch of stories abou...

Episode 87: A List for Springtime Shopping at Trader Joe's

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's nearly spring. And at Trader Joe's, that means new products popping up like flower buds after an early thaw. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe...

Trader Joe's Wine Club: Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this sip-sized segment, we're going grass-roots –...

Episode 86: Pie-ning for Pizza at Trader Joe's

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We often talk about traveling the world to find the most delicious products we can offer, so we can bring them to our customers at a great value. Deca...

Episode 85: The 16th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The votes are in, and the time has come to reveal the winners of the 16th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards! Sixteen years of celebrating our...

Episode 84: Trader Joe's Snacky Hacks for Big Games and Awards Consideration

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As listeners of this podcast know, the Trader Joe's mothership is located in Monrovia, CA. Monrovia is really close to one of the wildfires that's dev...

Trader Joe's Wine Club: Champagne for NYE and Beyond

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back with another episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. In this seasonally inspired sip-sized segment, w...

Episode 83: Inside the Trader Joe's Holiday Tasting Panel, vol. 2

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every year, just as most of our holiday decorations are packed away and the world is focused on winter's snowscapes and the coming thaw of spring, the...

Episode 82: It's the Most Wonderful Trader Joe's Shopping List of the Year

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Holiday Season is truly the most festive time of year at your neighborhood Trader Joe's, with hundreds of celebration-worthy products making appea...

TJ's Wine Club: Wine for Thanksgiving 2024

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Trader Joe's Wine Club, brought to you by Inside Trader Joe's. There's no membership fee and no shipping charge...

Episode 81: What We're Wine-ing About at Trader Joe's

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trader Joe's has been a destination for winning wine finds since our earliest days, and more than 57 years into our journey, our stores remain a sourc...

Episode 80: What Makes a Neighborhood Trader Joe's?

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that every neighborhood is unique. And because Trader Joe's is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores, every Trader Joe's is as u...

ICYMI: How Do I Get a Trader Joe's in My Neighborhood

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We get a lot of questions at Trader Joe's. One of those we hear the most is, "Hey, when are you opening a store in my neighborhood?" And "How do you d...

Episode 79: What's In Your Trader Joe's Shopping Cart

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're taking you inside our customers' shopping carts to find out what keeps them coming back to Trader Joe's ...

Episode 78: Fall Into the Season with a Shopping List from Trader Joe's

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's September at Trader Joe's. That, of course, means the Pumpkin-palooza is underway. You'll find more than 70 pumpkin-forward products on our shelv...

Episode 77: Trader Joe's Goes Back to School with Chocolate and Mustard

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When we think about back-to-school, we immediately think of chocolate and mustard. (Doesn't everyone?) Specifically, we think of Belgian chocolate and...

ICYMI: What Do the Bells Mean at Trader Joe's?

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like you're hearing things when you're shopping at Trader Joe's? You're not alone. The bells are ringing at Trader Joe's – nearly a...

Episode 76: Growing People at Trader Joe's

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When you ask folks why they shop at Trader Joe's, they'll usually mention the "Three Ps" – Products, Prices, and People.  In this episode of Inside...

Episode 75: Trader Joe's Store Recipe Contest Winner

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fact number one: nothing generates excitement like a contest. Fact number two: when we announced our Store Recipe Contest, we could not have predicted...

ICYMI: How Do I Find Great Trader Joe's Recipes

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for something interesting – and easy to prepare – for dinner? An appetizer to wow a crowd? A cocktail or mocktail to satisfy even the most...

Episode 74: A List for Summertime Shopping at Trader Joe's

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Trader Joe's is ready for summer! Our shelves, freezers, refrigerators, and bakery racks are brimming with new and returning favorites to make the sea...

ICYMI: How Does Trader Joe's Set Prices (Spoiler Alert: It's About Value)

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

At Trader Joe's, we more or less obsess over value, that magical place where top quality and excellent prices meet. From Olive Oil to Almonds, and a f...

Episode 73: Trader Joe's Air Fryer Faves

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The air fryer. Depending on who you listen to, it's either the best thing to hit kitchens since the microwave, or it's a silly waste of space. Once yo...

ICYMI: What's Up With Trader Joe's Mini Tote Bags

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mini Tote Bags? Those are a thing? Apparently, yes. And we knew we loved them – that's why we decided to sell them. We absolutely did not predict ho...

Episode 72: It's Springtime for Shopping List at Trader Joe's

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ah, spring. Birds singing, trees blooming, and products arriving, at your neighborhood Trader Joe's. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're get...

Episode 71: Inside – And Outside – Trader Joe's in Providence, RI

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are things that tie every Trader Joe's together – delicious products, terrific everyday prices, and phenomenal Crew Members to name a few. Yet...

Episode 70: Trader Joe's 15th Annual Customer Choice Awards

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The votes are in, and the time has come to reveal the winners of the 15th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards! (Can we stop for a moment to con...

Episode 69: Trader Joe's Rings in the New Year... with Bubbles!

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Year's end is a wonderful time for remembrances and reflections… it's also an excellent time (some may say the best time) for toasting to what's to ...

Episode 68: It's a Holly Jolly Trader Joe's Holiday Shopping List

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When the holliest and jolliest of holiday seasons is on the agenda, Trader Joe's should absolutely be on your list of must-visits. In this episode, we...

A Mini: A Happy Thanksgiving Wish from Trader Joe's

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this mini episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we spend just a few minutes with our Chairman and CEO, Bryan Palbaum, and our Vice CEO and President, Jon...

Episode 67: Inside the Trader Joe's Holiday Tasting Panel

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Before most of the world has even packed away its holiday decorations, Trader Joe's is busy developing new products for the following year's holiday s...

ICYMI: What's Not In Trader Joe's Products

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can see what's in a product just by looking at the ingredient listing on the package. What you might not know is that Trader Joe's has a long list...

Episode 66: A Trader Joe's Shopping List for Fall? Heck, Yes!

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you ready to fall in love? With fabulous faves like Fall Harvest Salsa and Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese? Or maybe new, destined-to-be-faves like ...

ICYMI: What the Heck is a Tasting Panel

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that every product on the shelves at your neighborhood Trader Joe's goes through a rigorous tasting process before we decide to sell it? ...

Episode 65: Q&A with Trader Joe's CEO and President

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every Trader Joe's has a few things in common – delicious products, excellent everyday prices, and really terrific people. In this episode of Inside...

ICYMI: What is a Private Label, and Why Does Trader Joe's Use Private Labels

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Private label? What on earth is that? A label you can't see, a hidden tag, a marker wearing a mask? Perhaps unsurprisingly, "Private Label" is none of...

Episode 64: Trader Joe's Splendid Summertime Shopping List

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Inside Trader Joe's is dedicated to sandwiches and salads in the sun, snacks in the shade, frozen treats in the sand (seaside or lakef...

ICYMI: Why is Trader Joe's a Bricks and Mortar Store

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why doesn't Trader Joe's have online shopping? Why don't you deliver? The answer is, we believe the store is our brand, that what happens within the f...

Episode 63: Trader Joe's Knack for Hacks

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're back at the hacks, with delicious and often unexpected ways to use Trader Joe's products throughout the ...

Episode 62: It's a Spring Shopping List from Trader Joe's

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The vernal equinox is near, days are getting longer, and we have high hopes for higher temperatures day by day. All these things point to spring's arr...

Episode 61: The Trader Joe's Club

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we take you to a super-secret, underground, high school club – the Trader Joe's Club! What, your high school...

Episode 60: Trader Joe's 14th Annual Customer Choice Awards

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've tallied the votes (all 18,000+ of them!), and the winners of the 14th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards have been decided. When it com...

ICYMI: Why Doesn't Trader Joe's Have a Loyalty Program

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We get this question all the time, and it's a good one. The truth is, once you start to think about "loyalty programs," you quickly realize there's no...

Episode 59: Looking Forward, Looking Back, with Trader Joe's

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phew! What a year! The end of one year, the start of another… there's a reason folks get reflective at this time of year. Trader Joe's is no differe...

Episode 58: It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Trader Joe's Holiday Shopping List

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Chestnuts (roasting on an open fire)? Check. Peppermint Hold the Cones? Check. Cedar Balsam Candles? Check. And check. This is a big, bold holiday sea...

Episode 57: Trader Joe's Wine Wonderings

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wine makes people nervous. We get it. But it doesn't have to be that way. Like the rest of your TJ's shopping experience, we think buying wine should ...

ICYMI: What's Up With Trader Joe's Parking Lots

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If there's a question we get more than "When are all the holiday products coming back?" it's definitely "What's up with your parking lots?" We get it....

Episode 56: Inside the Trader Joe's Captains' Meeting 2022

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aloha shirts as far as the eye can see, new products for everyone to taste, and So. Much. Energy! It's the Trader Joe's Annual Captains' Meeting, and ...

ICYMI: Why Did Trader Joe's Discontinue My Favorite Product?

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ever walk into your neighborhood TJ's to find your favorite product is no longer on the shelf? It happens to us, too! A big part of shopping at Trader...

Episode 55: Fall for Trader Joe's Autumn Extravaganza

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Autumn is in the air… and your neighborhood Trader Joe's is filled with the finest that fall has to offer – for a limited time, of course! In the ...

Episode 54: Trader Joe's Product Hacks, The Sequel

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What's the difference between a "hack" and a "recipe"? We honestly have no idea, but whether you call them "hacks" or "recipes," we have some more to ...

Episode 53: How to Make a Trader Joe's, Part Two

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

That empty building from Part One? It's a whole lot less empty now. Crew Members are working hard, designing the look of the store – spoiler alert, ...

Episode 52: How to Make a Trader Joe's, Part One

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fade in on an empty building. Four walls, some windows, not much else. How does that empty space become a bustling neighborhood grocery store? It's a ...

Episode 51: Trader Joe's Spectacular Summertime Shopping List

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summertime… and the shopping is delicious… It really is. Our shelves are stocked with returning favorites like Jalapeño Limeade and Dill Pickle M...

Episode 50: A Trader Joe's Journey from Portland (ME) to Portland (OR)

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we set out to produce a podcast, our goal was a five-part series to take listeners Inside Trader Joe's, literally and figuratively. Now here we a...

ICYMI: What's It Like to Work at Trader Joe's?

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We get questions all the time. Questions like, why are your parking lots so… unique? Why did you discontinue my favorite product? What's it like to ...

Episode 49: Trader Joe's Trips the Light Hacktastic

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is, without a doubt, our most hacktacular episode yet! What does that even mean? It means this episode is chock-full of inspired uses for your so...

Episode 48: Spring Has Sprung at Trader Joe's

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone loves a list, right? And if that list leads to deliciousness, then even better. Right? Yes. This episode of Inside Trader Joe's delivers a sh...

Episode 47: Trader Joe's Designs Delicious

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we get to chat with the folks who design the packages and labels for your favorite Trader Joe's products, as w...

Episode 46: 13th Annual Trader Joe's Customer Choice Awards

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's awards season, and time for our products to walk the red carpet. The votes have been counted, and on this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, all the...

Episode 45: Hummus a Few Bars with Trader Joe's

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

From the humble garbanzo bean, the unassuming chickpea, comes the most delicious of dips, hummus. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're hummin...

Episode 44: Cheers to the Crew at Your Neighborhood Trader Joe's

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As we wind down another year on the calendar, this episode of Inside Trader Joe's is a celebration of the nearly 55,000 Crew Members in the 530 (and c...

Episode 43: The Most Wonderful Trader Joe's Shopping List

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Holiday shopping? Don't forget to stock up on stocking stuffers, gifts for wrapping, and treats for the most important person on your list… you! In ...

Episode 42: The Long and Wine-ing Road to Trader Joe's

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's, we're travelling to California's wine country. Our journey takes us through the stunning Sonoma Valley, where ...

Episode 41: Value and the Supply Chain at Trader Joe's

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Value – it's always a good time to talk about value. Look around your neighborhood Trader Joe's and you'll see value on every shelf, every day. Thos...

Episode 40: Trader Joe's Noodles Around with Pasta and Olives

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If pasta is your passion and olives are what you live for, consider this episode of Inside Trader Joe's a table set for you! We dive into the Mediterr...

Episode 39: A Trader Joe's Shopping List of Fabulous Fall Finds

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Once again, we're falling head over pumpkin for fall. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe's you'll get a sneak peek at some of our favorite new stuff...

Episode 38: A Trader Joe's Shopping List to Add Sparkle to Your Summer

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ep...

Episode 37: Trader Joe's Spices Up Your Shopping List

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 36: As the Cheese Melts: Trader Joe's "Professor Matt" Tells Us About That

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about why cheese melts the way it does? Or why some cheeses melt differently than others? And further to that, why some cheeses ...

Episode 35: A Trader Joe's Shopping List to Liven Up Your Spring Eating

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spring is just around the corner, and while some focus on spring cleaning, we instead focus on our favorite seasonal activity, spring eating. (Actuall...

Episode 34: 11 (or more!) Trader Joe's Fail-Safe Freezer Finds for Dinner (and more!)

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 33: Trader Joe's 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards Winners

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 32: Trader Joe's Seeds the Conversation About Plants & Plant-Based Products

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Episode 31: Celebrating the Holidays with Trader Joe's Crew - And Cookies!

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ep...

Episode 30: Trader Joe's Holiday Shopping List

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us, and your neighborhood Trader Joe's is bursting with inventive, intriguing, incredibly inviting food and drink (and soap...

Episode 29: Trader Joe's Fall Products to (Pumpkin) Spice Up Your Shopping List

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pumpkin, pumpkin, everywhere, good enough to eat! That could be our motto here at Trader Joe's – at least in autumn. In this short-shopping-list epi...