We Need to Talk About Trader Joe's | TASTE

We Need to Talk About Trader Joe's | TASTE

4/8/2025

notes

Et tu, TJs?

link

https://tastecooking.com/we-need-to-talk-about-trader-joes/

summary

This article discusses Trader Joe's questionable business practices, particularly their alleged practice of copying products from smaller food brands. Many founders of small food companies share their experiences of Trader Joe's soliciting samples, recipe adjustments, and even wholesale pricing information, before releasing their own similar products at significantly lower prices. The article also explores the ethical implications of Trader Joe's actions and the impact on smaller businesses.

tags

Trader Joe's ꞏ private label ꞏ copycat ꞏ ethical business practices ꞏ food industry ꞏ small business ꞏ ethnic food ꞏ copycat culture ꞏ competitive practices