On this episode we are grateful to have Kim Heinen and Melanie Jatsek from Heinen’s – from Melanie – the best grocery store on the planet. Kim is currently Heinen’s Packaged Goods Director, after almost 9 years at PWC, and Melanie is Heinen’s Chief Dietician as well as an author, consultant, and speaker. Heinen’s Grocery Store, has a deep history starting in 1929 with Kim’s great grandfather, who always wanted to Find the Best to Sell the Best. Heinen’s is still a family-owned business currently led by the third and fourth generations of the Heinen family.
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Other Sites mentioned https://www.heinens.com/club-fx/
What’s In Season https://www.seasonalfoodguide.org/
Cleveland Kitchen: https://www.clevelandkitchen.com/
The Sante Foundation https://link.clover.com/urlshortener/qQtSD2
Segment Notes:
Breakfast: Mason Jar of Raw Vegetables, Smoothie, Coffee 1:48
The Journey to Heinen’s 3:12
What Makes Heinen’s Different 6:36
- Associates, Quality, Cleanliness, Family, Innovation
- ClubFX – customer wellness - fits with the newer Health Mindset since COVID
- In store Wellness Consultants
- Customers want to make better choices
Working with Farmers 16:05
- Heinen’s is Your Local Farmers Market
- Lots of Amish Partners
- Grown to Heinen’s specs
- Only sell Quality Produce with strict temperature control
Getting More People Interested in Healthy Eating 22:13
- Make healthy eating less intimidating, more approachable
- Start Your Day with a Glass of Water with a tablespoon of Lemon Juice
- Can be a Diet of Just Adding one Piece of Fruit or Vegetable to Your Day for a Month
Positive Eating Influences 30:11
- Get Athletes Talking about Healthy Eating
- Get Kids Involved
- Social Media
Well Researched Wellness Products and Supplements 35:33
- Healthy Diet with a Few Supplements
- Chief Medical Officer
- Educating So Customers Make the Best Food Choice for Them
- Continuing Wellness Innovation
- Everyone is Different, get some simple blood tests
Challenges in the Grocery Business 46:27
- Suppliers have prioritized cost over quality
- Creates more Need for Education – associates and customers
- Managing Cost and Supply Chain
- Trust is Important
The Recipe: What’s for Dinner Program – Veggie Marinara Pasta 48:15
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