Inside Trader Joe's

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 Gummy game – and we are here for it! Do you like the classics? We have those. You’re more the sour sort? Saunter on in and get ready to pucker! Is a filled gummy your jam? We truly understand, and we’re filling that void. Thanks to a visit from our resident Gummy Guru (aka, our Candy Category Manager), this episode is downright bouncy, packed with fun info about the wide variety of gummies at Trader Joe’s, and a look into the wider world of gummy invention – we’ll admit we were unaware of just how wide that world was, and this conversation opened our eyes and tingled our tastebuds. What’s YOUR favorite Trader Joe’s Gummy? Transcript (PDF) [https://www.traderjoes.com/content/dam/trjo/pdfs/transcripts/ITJ-ep95-gummies.pdf]

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 some of them just descriptive (say, Cauliflower Gnocchi) while others are decidedly silly (This Strawberry Walks Into a Bar, anyone?)? Every Trader Joe’s product has a story to tell – sometimes that story is really straightforward, and sometimes it’s silly and whimsical and fun. In the spirit of making grocery shopping a fun and exciting adventure rather than a mundane chore, we’re always looking for the silly, the whimsical, and the fun. Have a listen, then head to your neighborhood Trader Joe’s to find your favorite. (Midnight Moo, perhaps?) Transcript (PDF) [https://www.traderjoes.com/content/dam/trjo/pdfs/transcripts/ITJ-ICYMI-product-names.pdf]

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 for the flavors of fall. And it just so happens that fall is well underway at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s. Maple Ice Cream Sandwiches, Juicy Apple Gummies, Maple Brown Sugar Cold Foam (YES!), Butternut Squash Risotto, Maple Brown Butter Almonds… perhaps you’ve realized we’re mad for maple! This list is filled with so many new products, destined to be seasonal stalwarts. Have a listen, then pay us a visit and pick up your faves. Check out traderjoes.com and @traderjoes on Instagram for more on what’s new and what’s back (finally!) at your Trader Joe’s. Transcript (PDF) [https://www.traderjoes.com/content/dam/trjo/pdfs/transcripts/ITJ-ep94-fall-shop-2025.pdf]

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 way to get dinner on the table. In this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s, we’re going outside for some grilling tips from some of our grill-grate gurus. In place of the usual suspects, we’re firing up some unexpected burgers and well-seasoned lamb. Then we’re taking a trip through the garden to discover some truly delightful (and delicious!) veggies and fruits that really shine after a few quick minutes over an open flame. Have a listen, then switch off the oven, heat up the grill, and enjoy these dog (and burger!) days of summer. Transcript (PDF) [https://www.traderjoes.com/content/dam/trjo/pdfs/transcripts/ITJ-ep93-get-grilling.pdf]

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 very best ways to use Trader Joe’s products. The known unknown in the 2025 Store Recipe Contest scenario… which store would come up with the very best recipe, crafted using a mere five Trader Joe’s products? That, dear podcast listeners, is revealed in this episode of Inside Trader Joe’s. We’ll go inside the winning store, talk to the creative Crew behind the winning entry, and find out how the judges came to their decision. You’ll find the winning recipe at traderjoes.com, and all the ingredients you need to recreate it at your neighborhood Trader Joe’s. Transcript (PDF) [https://www.traderjoes.com/content/dam/trjo/pdfs/transcripts/ITJ-ep92-2025-store-recipe-contest-winner.pdf]