I don't know if you know this, but people LOVE Trader Joe's. I'm one of the cult-like followers, and if there's any chance that I get to go to TJ's, I'm there. It's also been one heck of a year for them. Some would say Trader Joe's has had some major changes in 20204, and what do those changes look like? Well, Eat This Not That highlighted five major changes underway at Trader Joe's.

New products? Yup, there's been a lot of those this year. This year alone, the retailer introduced a range of exciting items, including Japanese Soufflé Cheesecakes and Pumpkin Spice Mini Sheet Cakes, and the Mini Canva Tote Bags. A big hit was the Mini Totes, the small bags that quickly became a viral sensation, selling out rapidly and causing long lines.

Trader Joe's Open New Store In Miami Area
Getty Images
loading...

They've been expanding like crazy this year! Did you know they just opened a brand new store in Coeur d'Alene earlier this month? That is their 3rd location in Idaho, with one in Boise, Meridian, and now Coeur d'Alene. We could use one more in the Treasure Valley.

Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash
Photo by Claudio Schwarz on Unsplash
loading...

If you frequent Trader Joe's, did you notice the price of Bananas? For the first time in two decades, they raised the price of Bananas from 19 to 23 cents. I repeat, the first time in two decades. That's incredible!

 

 

 

View this post on Instagram

 

 

A post shared by Trader Joe's (@traderjoes)

They even returned some fan-favorite discounted items like the Organic Maple Butter and Synergistically Seasoned Popcorn. Then there's the popularity of Trader Joe's, which continues to grow in 2024, as seen in increased customer visits. Reports show that Trader Joe's saw significant growth in customer traffic, outperforming the grocery industry.

Walmart & Trader Joe's Recalled Items

This recall affected products made at BrucePac's plant in Durant, Oklahoma, and has reached several popular stores like Walmart and Trader Joe's. So, if you've got any of these products at home, it's time to play it safe. The recall includes 75 types of meat and chicken products, including grilled chicken breast strips, produced between June 19 and October 8, 2024. The best-by dates range from June 19, 2025, to October 8, 2025. If you spot these items in your fridge or freezer, it's best to throw them out right away.

Gallery Credit: Kyle Matthews

Trader Joe's Mystery Bags 2024

Time to hit the grocery store!

Gallery Credit: Shannon Buccola

More From Idaho’s Talk Station