Sprouts Farmers Market is an American supermarket chain headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, that specializes in selling organic and natural foods. The company was founded in 2002 by Doug Sanders, Jack Murphy, and Shon Boney.
Sprouts has more than 340 stores in 23 states across the United States. The company’s mission is to “inspire healthy living for all.” Sprouts’ product selection includes fresh produce, bulk goods, vitamins and supplements, packaged groceries, meat and seafood, deli items, baked goods, dairy products, frozen foods, natural body care products, and more.
Trader Joe’s is an American grocery chain headquartered in Monrovia, California. The company was founded in 1958 by Joe Coulombe as a convenience store chain called Pronto Market. Trader Joe’s sells a variety of food items including fresh produce, packaged foods, wine and beer, flowers and plants, household cleaning products, and pet supplies.
While both Sprouts and Trader Joe’s sell healthy food options at reasonable prices, there are some key differences between the two supermarket chains. Sprouts specializes in organic and natural foods while Trader Joe’s focuses on selling affordable specialty food items. Sprouts also offers a wider selection of fresh produce than Trader Joe’s.
