Fresh Look: The Fresh Market launching enhanced shopping experience in Jacksonville on August 16

The Fresh Market is spicing things up! Food connoisseurs in the Jacksonville communities will revel in freshness as the specialty grocer unveils a fully refreshed shopping experience in four local stores, beginning Wednesday, August 16 at 10 a.m.  Guests can discover an expanded selection of fresh and delicious food that furthers the brand’s long-standing dedication to offering top-quality, unique items – all curated to inspire guests to make everyday eating extraordinary.  The neighborhood specialty grocer will also introduce an interactive sampling station in each store to encourage guests to try new items and flavor-packed recipes each week.

During a visit to the refreshed Jacksonville-area stores, guests will be greeted by inviting aromas from the bakery; a full service meat counter boasting the finest cuts of Premium Choice beef, as well as beef ground daily; premium seafood arriving fresh several times each week; and an impressive selection of hand-picked produce fresh off the vine. Every aisle continues to invite culinary discovery from the specialty grocer’s distinctive tastes both near and far, supporting both local neighbors – such as Bee Friend’s Farm fresh jarred honey – and top produce from around the world. Finally, signage throughout the store will clearly designate departments and guide those shopping with dietary restrictions or food allergies; highlight organic and local products; and simply inspire guests to live life deliciously. 

The Fresh Market guests are invited to indulge in and celebrate a reimagined shopping experience during grand re-opening celebrations beginning Wednesday, August 16 at 10 a.m. and continuing through Sunday, August 20 with not-to-miss cooking demonstrations, in-store sampling, live entertainment, special deals and giveaways.              

WHO:                  
The Fresh Market is a specialty grocer committed to providing fresh, delicious food with friendly service in a warm and inviting atmosphere. From seasonally fresh produce to exceptional quality meat and seafood, signature baked goods and thousands of organic options, The Fresh Market inspires guests to live life deliciously with the finest ingredients and inspiring meal solutions.

WHERE:              
The Fresh Market’s Jacksonville-area stores:
840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach
12795 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville
13493 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville
150 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville

WHAT/WHEN:                
Jacksonville-area Grand Re-Opening Celebrations
Grand re-opening activities will take place on Wednesday, August 16 beginning at 10 a.m. and continue through Sunday, August 20:

Wednesday, August 16

• FREE reusable shopping bag filled with a curated selection of The Fresh Market signature items for the first 50 guests at each store
• FREE reusable shopping bag for the first 250 guests at each store
• Live entertainment from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • ​840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach: Saxophone Diva
  • 12795 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville: DJ Idlewood
  • 13493 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville: DJ Automagic
  • 150 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville: RythmTrail Steel Drum Band
• ​Grilling demonstration featuring The Fresh Market’s gourmet beef burgers and a variety of Italian sausages
• Cooking demonstrations highlighting The Fresh Market’s signature Little Big Meal offerings, premium choice New York strip steaks from the meat department and seafood steamer bags featuring blackened wild salmon with fresh green beans from the seafood department
• Food sampling throughout the stores, including  The Fresh Market’s roasted chicken salad and fresh mozzarella caprese skewers from the deli department and farm-fresh, peak season grapes from the produce department

Thursday, August 17

• Food sampling throughout the stores, including The Fresh Market’s signature gelato and pear broccoli salad from the deli department
• Cooking demonstrations highlighting The Fresh Market’s signature Little Big Meal offerings

Friday, August 18

• Food sampling throughout the stores, including fresh mozzarella, grape tomato and basil skewers and The Fresh Market’s signature gelato
• Cooking demonstrations highlighting The Fresh Market’s signature Little Big Meal offerings

Saturday, August 19

• FREE 16-ounce bag of The Fresh Market’s organic blue tortilla chips and a 16-ounce jar of signature “Nom Nom” medium salsa for the first 50 guests at each store
• FREE reusable shopping bag for the first 250 guests at each store
• Celebratory mini cupcake sampling from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Grilling demonstration featuring The Fresh Market’s gourmet beef burgers and a variety of Italian sausages
• Cooking demonstrations highlighting The Fresh Market’s signature Little Big Meal offerings
• Food sampling throughout the stores, including favorites from the bakery department and The Fresh Market’s roasted chicken salad with French rounds and fresh mozzarella caprese skewers from the deli department
• Cutting on the floor featuring The Fresh Market’s premium choice whole beef tenderloin from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Live entertainment from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 840 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach: Saxophone Diva
  • 12795 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville: DJ Idlewood
  • 13493 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville: DJ Automagic
  • 150 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville: RythmTrail Steel Drum Band

Sunday, August 20

• Food sampling throughout the stores, including favorites from the bakery and deli departments
• Cooking demonstrations highlighting The Fresh Market’s signature Little Big Meal offerings

MORE INFO:   
For more information, please visit www.thefreshmarket.com\jacksonville and The Fresh Market on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.