Living up to its Name by Putting the Health of the Shopper, Planet and Community First

(CHATTANOOGA) – Earth Fare, the healthy supermarket, based in Asheville, NC, will open its next store location in Chattanooga on December 9 at 8:00 am.  Offering a healthy variety of organic, local and nutritious foods, Earth Fare’s mission is to feed and inspire the healthy person inside us all.

The new Chattanooga store is good for you, well beyond the fruits and vegetables.  Earth Fare builds and runs its stores with environmental sustainability in mind.  Some of the green design features include a hot water energy system that utilizes recycled energy, high efficiency lights, low VOC paints, concrete floors for low environmental impact and a “Green Path” program that shoppers can follow to minimize their carbon footprint. Jack Murphy, chief executive officer of Earth Fare, is excited about this new store.  He says, “This store is in a great location, convenient for families, students and professionals.”  He adds, “Becoming a strong member of the community is important to Earth Fare.”

One way Earth Fare will be reaching out to the community is through Itty Bitty Bites Program.  The Itty Bitty Bites Program was created in order to eliminate childhood obesity.  Through education, outreach and fun, Earth Fare is determined to change kids’ attitudes on healthy eating and show families that eating well can be fun, easy and affordable.

Earth Fare makes healthy eating convenient, delicious and affordable. With ready-to-go meal options including a grill, a hot bar and a prepared food case, there are selections for every diet and budget.  The store also offers local and organic farm fresh fruits and vegetables, a full service meat, poultry and seafood department that is antibiotic and hormone free, a cheese department, an on-site bakery and a vitamin and body care department. Earth Fare has a food philosophy that prohibits items with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and sweeteners – all of which have been linked to health issues like childhood obesity. In addition to the above, Earth Fare has banned all items containing antibiotics, synthetic growth hormones, artificial colors, flavors, fragrances, preservatives and bleached or bromated flour.

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About Earth Fare:
Earth Fare, founded in 1975, is an Asheville, North Carolina-based natural foods grocer.  Since inception, it has grown into the second largest natural foods retailer in the country. Earth Fare’s strict ingredient philosophy has earned them a loyal following.  Today, Earth Fare continues to lead the healthy grocery movement, providing the best tasting local, natural and organic foods available.

For media tours, press kits or more information about Earth Fare, contact Dorothy Carlow.

Contact: Dorothy Carlow
dorothy.carlow@earthfare.com
Earth Fare, Inc.
828-281-4800 ext.169

This new store will be located at 1814 Gunbarrel Road Suite 100. Visit Earth Fare online at http://www.earthfare.com.