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Whole Foods opens sprawling new California store with ‘trained cheesemongers’ and 1,500 items

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Jerkovich, K. (2026, September 17). Whole Foods opens sprawling new California store with ‘trained cheesemongers’ and 1,500 items. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/17/business/new-whole-foods-market-opens-in-sacramento-area/

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Whole Foods opened a new 43,000 square foot store in Elk Grove, California, offering over 1,500 local products from more than 200 suppliers. Special features include trained cheesemongers at the cheese counter and expert fishmonger service at the seafood section. The grand opening featured limited-edition tote bags for the first 300 customers and up to $100 in coupons.

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On September 16, Whole Foods Market opened a new store in Elk Grove, California, which is part of the Sacramento area. This 43,000 square foot store is Amazon-owned and represents the fourth Whole Foods location in Elk Grove and the 94th statewide. The store offers over 1,500 local items from California-based suppliers. Cheese enthusiasts will appreciate the trained cheesemongers who can provide recommendations for any occasion, with products sourced from local producers such as Nicasio Valley Cheese and Adante Dairy. Additionally, customers can find produce sourced from more than 200 California-based suppliers like Durst Organic Growers. At the grand opening, the first 300 shoppers received a "limited-edition Elk Grove tote bag" and a coupon offering up to $100 off purchases.

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A massive Whole Foods Market has opened in Northern California offering shoppers in the Sacramento area a new place to pick up some of their favorite artisan products. asserted

Market → open → products

The 43,000 square foot Amazon-owned market opened its doors at 8100 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove, on September 16, a press release from the company read. asserted

release → own → company

It marks the fourth store in the area and the 94th location in the Golden State. asserted

It → mark → State

“The new location’s product assortment features more than 1,500 local items from California-based suppliers, sourced with the help of Patrick Wyman, Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market,” the press release read. asserted

release → feature → Market

The company said speciality departments like the cheese counter features products from local producers like Nicasio Valley Cheese, Adante Dairy and Charles Chocolates. asserted

departments → say → Cheese

“The cheese counter is overseen by trained cheesemongers who can offer recommendations for any occasion,” according to the release. uncertain

who → oversee → release

Shoppers can also pick out produce sourced from “more than 200” California-based suppliers, including Durst Organic Growers, Full Belly Farm, and Coke Farm, just to name a few. asserted

Shoppers → pick → few

Customers can also find a seafood counter offering “expert fishmonger service, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meal solutions,” with all items “either sustainable wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed,” the company said. asserted

company → find → items

A full-service meat counter features “made-in-house fresh sausage, marinated and seasoned meats for quick and easy meals,” along with items from local suppliers. asserted

counter → feature → suppliers

In addition to the selections of fresh produce, meats and cheeses, shoppers can pick up some fresh baked goodies or check out the prepared food section which features fresh pizza by the slice, hot food and salad bars. At the grand opening on Wednesday, the first 300 customers through the doors got to take home a “limited-edition Elk Grove tote bag” and a coupon offering savings up to $100 off, the Sun reported. asserted

Sun → pick → savings

Pictures on social media showed lines of customers outside eager to get in and shop at the store. asserted

Pictures → show → store

The Austin-based store was founded in 1980 and since that time has expanded to more than 500 stores across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters asserted

store → base → newsletters

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