Whole Foods Market Finally Performing In Las Vegas! Look for Grand Opening Festivities in True Vegas Style this Summer.

The bets are in and Whole Foods Market, the worlds largest natural and organic supermarket, is set to open its doors to the Las Vegas community on Wednesday, July 23 with a new store at 8855 West Charleston Road, Las Vegas, NV 89117.

An act that everyones been waiting for, the 35,000-square-foot progressive natural foods store features high quality organic and natural foods, free of artificial additives and preservatives, along with a complete selection of health and body care products.

Whole Foods Market has always been a part of its community and invites Las Vegas residents to join them at the 2003 La Strada dellArte & Celebration of the Arts at the Summerlin Centre Community Park on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. While enjoying the arts, people can stop by the Whole Foods Market booth for free samples and information.

The demand for natural, organic and gourmet foods is growing at a tremendous rate and we are proud to be bringing Las Vegas delicious and healthy foods from around the world," said Michael Besancon, President, Whole Foods Market, Southern Pacific region. We pride ourselves on our knowledgeable staff. We will be hiring more than 200 locals to join the Whole Foods team, and theyve undergone extensive training so they can provide consumers with information about organic foods, locally grown produce, wines, meats and cheeses.

Why Whole Foods Market Las Vegas is so Special.

·   Fresh seafood delivered fresh six days a week
·   New Zealand organic beef
·   Organic and free range poultry, antibiotic, hormone-free
·   Hormone and antibiotic free American and New Zealand natural beef that is 90-99% fat free
·   Vast array of fresh, organic produce, much of which is grown locally
·   Extensive selection of international cheese and wines
·   Ready-to-eat prepared foods that are healthy and delicious
·   Organic and additive-free frozen foods
·   Organic European artisan hearth-style breads baked fresh daily
·   Freshly roasted coffee beans
·   Ethnic cuisine from the deli
·   Dairy products, both organic and conventional
·   Bulk foods
·   Three Whole Foods brands: 365, 365 Organic, Whole Kids Organic
·   Selection of plants and flowers
·   Beauty and body care products
·   Dietary supplements
·   Environmentally friendly cleaning products
·   Natural pet food

About Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is the worlds largest natural and organic foods supermarket. In fiscal year 2002, the company had sales of $2.7 billion and currently has 140 stores in the United States and Canada. The Whole Foods Market motto, Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" captures the companys mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support, and environmental improvement. Whole Foods Market, Bread & Circus® and Harrys Farmers Market® are all registered trademarks owned by Whole Foods Market IP, LP. Whole Foods Market employs more than 24,000 team members and has been ranked for six consecutive years as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work for" in America by Fortune magazine.

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