GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market announced the grand opening of its seventh store in the greater-Chicago area this morning. With a commitment to offering high-quality, fresh foods and an exceptional shopping experience, The Fresh Market is excited to bring its passion for freshness and unparalleled service and hospitality to the local community.

The grand opening in Northbrook, IL marks The Fresh Market’s 168th location and promises guests an exceptional shopping experience paired with an extensive selection of local, organic, and specialty items.

The celebration kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., commemorating the opening of this new location, as well as a $2,000 donation to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Additionally, as a token of appreciation, the first 500 guests through the doors received special The Fresh Market “Northbrook” reuseable gift bags, adding an extra reason for guests to visit early and enjoy the everyday fresh and seasonal offerings at this new location. “We are incredibly excited to open our latest store here in Northbrook and to continue expanding our presence in the Chicago area,” said Brian Johnson, CEO of The Fresh Market. “We look forward to delighting the community with our selection of the freshest meats, seafood, produce, and carefully curated specialty items and inspiring our guests to make every day eating extraordinary.”