Trader Joe’s is a chain of neighborhood grocery stores committed to providing customers outstanding value – the best quality products at the best everyday prices – and a welcoming, rewarding shopping experience. From unique foods and beverages you won’t find anywhere else, to daily staples such as eggs, milk, and 19¢ bananas, Trader Joe’s stores carry a selection of domestic and imported products that have all been approved by a Trader Joe’s tasting panel. Trader Joe’s began in 1967 in the Los Angeles area, and has since expanded to nearly 500 stores, in 41 states and Washington, DC.