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Tampa Area Could Get More Aldi and Trader Joe’s Locations

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It was announced this morning that ALDI is going to buy Winn-Dixie supermarkets. That’s big news here in Florida where Winn-Dixie still has so many locations in Tampa and St. Pete. It’s not known yet which Winn-Dixie stores might be converted to ALDI. But keep in mind another thing. ALDI has a very popular distant relative: Trader Joe’s.

According to Aldi Reviewer, Aldi was founded in Germany and came to the U.S. in 1976. A few years later, they bought Trader Joe’s. Thing is the Aldi that we know now in America is a separate but related company. Tasting Table explains that Trader Joe’s is a subsidiary of Aldi Nord, the “sibling company” of Aldi Sud – the company that owns Aldi here in America. Confused? Yeah me too.

This news today that Winn-Dixie locations will be owned by ALDI, is sparking MY hopes that we get more Trader Joe’s locations in the Tampa area. Aldi is great too – there are a lot of good buys. It’s definitely the option for the frugal shopper – there are no grocery bags or baggers. You have to leave a quarter deposit to rent a grocery cart. Stores are smaller like Trader Joe’s.

Right now we only have the 2 Trader Joe’s locations in the Tampa area; one in St. Pete and the other in Tampa. Not too far away is the Sarasota store and a new one coming to The Shoppes at University Town Center.

The Aldi’s acquisition will include 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi. They hope to have the transaction finished within the next year. The regulatory approval and closing process comes first. The press release mentions only Aldi and Winn-Dixie. There’s no reference to Trader Joe’s. But one can hope right? [Sources: PR Newswire, Tasting Table, Aldi Reviewer]

The Most Popular Trader Joe's Items According To Customers

  • Best Overall: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

    These spicy little scrolls made from stone ground corn masa that is cut, rolled, and fried to a captivating crunchiness—then generously dusted with hot chili & lime flavored seasoning.

    Runner up:

    TJ’s Hashbrowns
    Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings
    Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend – We use this on EVERYTHING (no pun intended)
    4 Chocolate Croissants

  • Best Beverage: Sparkling Honeycrisp Apple Juice Beverage (Seasonal)

    This is a three-ingredient blend of 100% Honeycrisp apple juice, water, and bubbles. Too bad it’s not on the shelf year-round.

    Runner Up:

    Triple Ginger Brew (seasonal)
    Sparkling Peach Black Tea with Peach Juice
    Sparkling Cranberry & Ginger Beverage (seasonal)
    Non-Dairy Brown Sugar Oat Creamer

  • Best Cheese: Cheddar with Caramelized Onions

    This full-bodied English cheddar is mixed with onion marmalade for a memorable, sweet-savory bite.

    Runners Up:

    Syrah Soaked Toscano
    Baked Lemon Ricotta (seasonal)
    Blueberry & Vanilla Chèvre
    Brie (various)

  • Best Entrée: Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

    Trader Joe’s has the best pre-made meals around. This is an authentic Indian recipe that’s mildly spiced and partnered with delicate, fragrant grains of Basmati rice.

    Runners Up:

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Kung Pao Chicken
    Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese (seasonal)
    BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

  • Best Household Item: Scented Candles

    Who doesn’t love a scented candle? Trader Joe’s Scented Candles are made with a paraben-free, soy-wax blend imbued with sweet fragrance and hand-poured into a portable lidded tin. They burn for up to 20 hours and have the best seasonal scents!

    Runners Up:

    Daily Facial Sunscreen
    Ultra-Moisturizng Hand Cream
    Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo & Conditioner
    Shea Butter & Coconut Oil Hair Mask

  • Best Produce: Bananas

    Trader Joe’s Organic Bananas are an incredible value at 25¢ each, every day!

    Runners Up:

    Teeny Tiny Avocados
    Honeycrisp Apples
    Brussels Sprouts
    Organic Carrots of Many Colors

  • Best Snack: Chili & Lime Flavored Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips

    We already told you how delicious this snack is!  It’s perfect for picnics, beach days, work breaks, movie watching, and anything in between.

    Runners Up:

    Organic Elote Corn Chip Dippers
    Organic Corn Chip Dippers
    World’s Puffiest White Cheddar Corn Puffs – OUR FAVORITE
    Crunchy Curls

     

  • Best Sweet/Dessert: Hold the Cone! Mini Ice Cream Cones

    Each crunchy cone is lined with smooth chocolate and filled with creamy ice cream—then dipped in a rich, chocolatey coating.

    Runners Up:

    Danish Kringle (various)
    Sublime Ice Cream Sandwiches
    Chocolate Lava Cakes
    Brookie

  • Best Vegan/Vegetarian: Kale & Cashew Pesto

    The most simple pesto recipe that’s perfect for any vegan. Made with kale, cashew and basil. Add garlic to give it a little more flavor, or lemon juice to brighten it up.

    Runners Up:

    Vegetable Fried Rice
    Beefless Bulgogi
    Palak Paneer
    Cauliflower Gnocchi

Hear Geno on the air weekday afternoons. Geno's passions include fat guy food, concerts, sports, travel to Europe and South America. He loves 80s and 90s music, from MTV hairbands to old school freestyle, alternative rock to TRL era jams. Geno's radio career began in his hometown of Portland, Maine. Since then he's been on the air coast to coast from Boston to Las Vegas, Tampa to California.

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