The Truth Behind Trader Joe’s Supply Chain

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Trader Joes positions itself as an offbeat grocer that's (somewhat) locally-minded, but rumors about the company's less than honest practices have been surfacing as of late. These days, consumers want to know where their food is coming from – whether it's farm to table or a change in the label. Trader Joes may be subject to more scrutiny based on its branding tactics – sorry, it's about more than just the "two-buck Chuck," TJ!

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