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Changes Ahead For Metro Phoenix Supermarket Scene

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(Photo by Nick Blumberg - KJZZ)

Later this month, there will be another entity trying to get the money you spend on produce, meat, ice cream and dog food.

The Valley’s supermarket scene has been called one of the most competitive in the nation, so Haggens has decided to jump in by purchasing a couple of Albertson’s stores being closed because of a merger with Safeway.

We talked about that and Whole Foods’ push to attract millennials with Joe Dobrow, former executive for Sprouts and Whole Foods. He is also the author of the book “Natural Prophets,” which covers the natural food and grocery revolution.

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Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.