Trader Joe's will open 3rd local store on West Broad Street. A Trader Joe's grocery store is coming to western Henrico County, its developer said Wednesday. Trader Joe's is expected to open in 2028 at the Midtown64 development, a large residential and commercial project near the intersection of West Broad Street and Interstate 64. It will be the chain's third location in the Richmond area. A Washington-based fitness club, Onelife Fitness, also announced plans to open in the neighborhood. At the former Genworth campus, a Baltimore-based developer called Greenberg Gibbons broke ground in December on the Midtown64 project. People are also reading... The $500 million, 46-acre development will feature nearly 1,000 apartments, almost 200 townhomes, 300,000 square feet of office space and two hotels operated by Shamin Hotels. Trader Joe's currently has two locations, in Short Pump and the Stony Point Shopping Center off Huguenot Road in South Richmond. Those stores brought in about $45 million in revenue last year, according to trade magazine Food World, making Trader Joe's the 19th largest grocery chain in the area by revenue. Since the pandemic, the Richmond area has had so many grocery stores that chains generally did not open new locations here. Now Publix has plans for a store in Midlothian, Kroger has purchased 23 acres along Route 1 in Hanover County and an Aldi has opened near Virginia Center Commons in northern Henrico. Onelife Fitness said it will lease 65,000 square feet across two levels in the Midtown64 neighborhood. Onelife has 76 locations, including several in Northern Virginia. The company said it will make a $24 million investment here and expects to open in 2028. Onelife described itself as a premier fitness company and said the local facility will include a Pilates studio, boxing studio, an indoor saltwater pool, saunas and a kids club. Eric Kolenich (804) 649-6109 Get the latest local business news delivered FREE to your inbox weekly. Growth and Development Reporter

All the fall finds at Trader Joe's (that aren't pumpkin). by: Adrienne Mitchel, SavorNation Posted: Oct 13, 2026 / 08:51 AM MDT Updated: Oct 13, 2026 / 08:51 AM MDT Fall finds at Trader Joe's that take the spotlight off pumpkin. (SavorNation) - Trader Joe's is known to transform into all things pumpkin come fall, but there are plenty of other delicious flavors of the season that deserve their time in the spotlight. From brand new items such as the Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix to longtime returning favorites including the Apple Cider Donuts, Trader Joe's is offering quite the selection of seasonal fall fare. So if you're feeling a bit tired of pumpkin spice, sink your teeth into an apple-filled treat or maple-swirled goodie. Apple-flavored Trader Joe's items bring all the fall feels. All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies ($3.79): These melt-in-your mouth, crumbly and buttery cookies are packed with apple flavor. Made in the U.K., Trader Joe's All Butter Apple Shortbread Cookies are nearly one quarter butter by weight and contain dried apples and apple juice concentrate. Apple Cider Donuts ($4.99): Made at a family-owned bakery in Western Massachusetts, Trader Joe's Apple Cider Donuts are moist and fluffy cake doughnuts made with apple cider and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Serve these doughnuts with a warm mug of Trader Joe's Spiced Cider for the ultimate comforting treat. Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels ($5.99): Apple crisp is a classic fall dessert, featuring spiced apples and a crunchy streusel topping. Take those flavors and put them into a chocolate-covered caramel, and you have Trader Joe's Apple Crisp Milk Chocolate Caramels. These confections are made in Ireland and feature an apple- and cinnamon-flavored caramel speckled with small bits of apple and enrobed in milk chocolate. Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream ($3.99): Apple pie and vanilla ice cream are a match made in heaven, so why not combine those flavors into one ice cream pint? This seasonal ice cream features a vanilla ice cream base, chunks of cooked apple, bits of pie crust and a swirl of cinnamon- and nutmeg-spiced apple. You can't go wrong topping a Trader Joe's Teeny Tiny Apple Pie with a scoop of Trader Joe's Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream. Apple Pie Spread ($3.99): This versatile spread is made from apples, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and sea salt. Spread it over an English muffin, waffle, piece of toast or a slice of Pumpkin Loaf, or mix it into cocktails, mocktails and coffee drinks. Apple Prebiotic Soda ($1.99): For a healthier soda alternative, try Trader Joe's new Apple Prebiotic Soda. It's a seasonal addition stocked next to staple flavors including Strawberry Vanilla and Cherry Cola Prebiotic Sodas. Apple Vinaigrette Dressing ($3.49): Switch up your salad routine with this new Trader Joe's vinaigrette dressing, made with apple juice concentrate, honey and vinegar. It also makes a great marinade for chicken, salmon or pork chops. Apples & Cinnamon Instant Oatmeal ($2.99): Breakfast is quick and simple with these individual packets of instant oatmeal. Simply add water or milk and microwave to yield a delicious bowl of oatmeal flavored with apples and cinnamon. Honeycrisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt ($0.99): High in protein and a good source of calcium, these individual yogurt cups feature whole milk Greek yogurt, Honeycrisp apples and cinnamon. To really take it over the top, mix in a sprinkling of Trader Joe's Honeycrisp Apple Granola. Honeycrisp Apple Granola ($3.99): These sweet and crunchy clusters are made with rolled oats, dried Honeycrisp apples, cane sugar, honey, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and clove. Add it to Trader Joe's Honeycrisp Apple Cinnamon Greek Yogurt or top a scoop of Salted Maple Ice Cream with it. Spiced Cider ($4.49): Trader Joe's has been selling its seasonal Spiced Cider for more than two decades, and it continues to be a fan-favorite. This fall beverage has no added colors or sugar and no artificial flavors or preservatives. Drink it hot or cold. Teeny Tiny Apple Pies ($5.49): Four single-serving ready-to-eat apple pies are available in one package. Made in Canada, these pies feature Northern Spy apples, a flaky and buttery crust and a brown sugar crumble. For the ultimate fall treat, top these Teeny Tiny Apple Pies with Trader Joe's Apple Pie a la Mode Ice Cream. Maple-flavored Trader Joe's items to sweeten up autumn. Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal ($2.99): Start your day on a tasty note with these individual instant oatmeal packs flavored with maple and brown sugar. Maple & Sea Salt Kettle Popcorn ($2.99): For sweet and salty snacking, try this Maple & Sea Salt Kettle Popcorn. Popcorn is popped in coconut oil and high oleic sunflower oil before being coated in a maple-sugar glaze and a sprinkling of sea salt. Mix this popcorn with Trader Joe's Maple Brown Butter Almonds for the ultimate snack mix. Maple Brown Butter Almonds ($3.99): California almonds are sprinkled with sea salt, roasted, coated in a maple brown butter-flavored coating and dusted with maple-cocoa powder. These almonds go great with Trader Joe's Honeycrisp Apple Granola. Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix ($4.99): Fall baking is easy with Trader Joe's new Maple Butterscotch Blondie Baking Mix. Simply add an egg and a stick of melted butter to the mix and bake. A packet of butterscotch syrup is included, to be added after baking. Maple Leaf Cookies ($3.99): These maple leaf-shaped sandwich cookies feature crunchy shortbread cookies sandwiching a creme filling made with Canadian maple syrup. Maple Pecan Granola ($3.99): Made with whole grains, rolled oats, maple syrup and pecans, these granola clusters go great in yogurt or as a crunchy topping to Trader Joe's Salted Maple Ice Cream. Organic Maple Butter ($5.49): This returning favorite is made from just one ingredient: organic maple syrup. The texture is creamy from being whipped, resulting in a wonderful spread for French toast, sweetener for yogurt or unexpected addition to a cheese board. Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer ($4.49): Top cold brew, Earl Grey or matcha with Trader Joe's Salted Maple Cold Foam Creamer. It adds a sweet and salty flavor and cool and fluffy texture to your morning caffeine or afternoon pick-me-up. Salted Maple Ice Cream ($3.79): Indulge with a pint of Trader Joe's Salted Maple Ice Cream, featuring an ice cream base flavored with maple syrup and sea salt and swirled with salted maple. Top a scoop with a sprinkle of Maple Pecan Granola for an added crunch. From squash to cranberry, other seasonal Trader Joe's finds. Butternut Squash Risotto ($4.49): Located in the frozen section, this Butternut Squash Risotto is microwavable and is made with Carnaroli rice, butternut squash, onion, white wine, cheese and savory herbs. Serve with a protein and a side salad for a well-balanced fall meal. Chicken & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich ($5.49): For a quick lunch on the go, Trader Joe's has a new sandwich that's made on on cranberry seeded wheat bread and stuffed with oven-roasted chicken, sharp white cheddar cheese, arugula and cranberry-maple aioli. Roasted Turkey & Sweet Potato Burrito ($4.79): Simply microwave this refrigerated burrito for a delicious, handheld meal. It's made with seasoned white turkey meat, sweet potatoes, cranberry salsa and rice in a flour tortilla. Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Butter & Sage ($3.59): This frozen gnocchi dish can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave and features pillowy and chewy gnocchi coated in a butter-sage sauce. SavorNation is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission.

When agency guidance isn't enough: how the Seventh Circuit's Chobani decision impacts food manufacturers and others. October 11, 2026 The Seventh Circuit's July 2026 decision in Franco v. Chobani, LLC is interesting for several reasons for ad law followers and enthusiasts, and it has already spurred multiple follow-on class actions challenging "zero sugar," "no added sugar," and similar claims on products containing allulose. The developing litigation highlights a broader risk relevant for all regulated industries, but especially for food, beverage, and dietary supplement companies heeding evolving FDA guidance: compliance with agency guidance may reduce regulatory risk, but it may not prevent private plaintiffs from bringing claims under state consumer protection laws. The Seventh Circuit rejects reliance on FDA's allulose guidance. In Franco v. Chobani, LLC, the Seventh Circuit held that allulose is a sugar under FDA's existing regulations. FDA permits "sugar free" and "zero sugar" claims only when a product contains less than 0.5 grams of sugar per serving. Because the products at issue contained more than 0.5 grams of allulose per serving, the court concluded that they did not satisfy the regulatory requirements for those claims. The court reached that conclusion notwithstanding FDA's 2020 guidance permitting manufacturers to exclude allulose from "Total Sugars" and "Added Sugars" declarations on Nutrition Facts and Supplement Facts labeling. According to the court and the FDA, that guidance reflects an enforcement policy rather than a change to the underlying regulations. Notably, FDA's allulose guidance does not address voluntary nutrient content claims such as the "zero sugar" claim challenged in Franco. FDA enforcement discretion does not bar private suits. The Seventh Circuit also rejected Chobani's argument that plaintiffs' claims were preempted. Because the plaintiffs alleged that Chobani's labeling violated the same requirements imposed by FDA regulations, the court held that the state law consumer protection claims could proceed. The court further found that consumers could plausibly be misled by an absolute "zero sugar" claim on a product containing four grams of allulose per serving. The ruling does not establish that Chobani is liable, but it reinforces a broader point: compliance with nonbinding agency guidance may reduce regulatory risk but may not shield companies from private litigation. Copycat lawsuits are already here. Within two months of the decision, plaintiffs filed copycat class actions in the Northern District of Illinois, where Franco is binding precedent: * Parker v. Trader Joe's (filed Sept. 16, 2026) challenges "0g sugar per serving" claims on Trader Joe's Sweet & Sour Gummy Worms. The complaint alleges that allulose is the product's second ingredient and relies heavily on Franco's holding that allulose is a sugar. * Sanderson v. Conagra (filed Sept. 17, 2026) targets "0g Added Sugar per serving" claims on Duncan Hines Keto Friendly baking mixes. Unlike Franco, the case focuses on the FDA regulation governing "no added sugar" claims, which contains no 0.5-gram threshold. The complaint alleges that the inclusion of allulose - a sugar - independently defeats the challenged claim and disclosing the allulose content does not make the claim compliant. Together, these cases indicate that litigation challenging "sugar free," "zero sugar," and related sugar content claims on products containing allulose is likely to continue expanding. A broader lesson: "no artificial colors" Claims. The same issue could arise outside the allulose context. In February 2026, FDA announced that it intends to exercise enforcement discretion for certain voluntary labeling claims, including "no artificial color" claims, where products contain no FD&C-certified synthetic colors but may contain naturally derived or other non-certified color additives (see its prior blog posts covering the issue here and here). Like the allulose guidance, this policy reflects FDA's enforcement priorities rather than a change to the governing regulations. Franco suggests that agency guidance standing alone may not shield companies from state law challenges premised on the same underlying regulatory requirements. What manufacturers should do now. Although FDA permits manufacturers to exclude allulose from certain sugar declarations, the Seventh Circuit concluded that allulose remains a sugar under the current regulatory text. As a result, manufacturers should not assume that reliance on FDA guidance alone will immunize sugar content claims from challenge. With plaintiffs already using Franco as a roadmap for new lawsuits, companies marketing products containing allulose or similar low-calorie sweeteners, including beverages, protein powders, electrolyte products, and vitamin gummies, should consider reviewing existing "sugar free," "zero sugar," "0g sugar," and "no added sugar" claims in light of this evolving litigation landscape.