Value-priced, organic specialty grocer entering Minnesota

Bloomington, Minn. -- A three-year old specialty grocer that plans 60 stores by 2019 is entering a new state.



Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will open its first Minnesota store, in Bloomington, on Sept. 30.



"Fresh Thyme is excited to open its first Minnesota store in Bloomington," said Fresh Thyme's CEO Chris Sherrell. "We love meeting new people in the communities we join, and we look forward to offering a shopping experience that encourages healthy and nutritious buying habits."



Sherrell noted that Fresh Thyme is passionate about making 'local' a focus of each store. "



“We go to great lengths to source products and produce local to each store,” he said. “We love to support and work with local non-profits and we hold a job fair for each store opening.”