The Fresh Market was named the top grocery store across all categories in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. 
According to USA TODAY, The Fresh Market took first place in the Best Grocery Store category, in addition to Best Store Bakery, Best Store Deli, Best Store for Produce and Best Store Prepared Food. This marks the first time the specialty grocer has placed first in all categories.
“First, I want to thank our guests for such a strong show of support,” said The Fresh Market CEO Brian Johnson. “The guest experience is at the foundation of everything we do at The Fresh Market, and for guests to recognize us as the best in so many categories is truly an honor and proof that our brand of impeccable hospitality is a differentiator in the industry.
“Next, I want to thank our team members for creating an award-winning, premium retail experience. “Without your attention to detail and your commitment to guest service and making everyday eating extraordinary, we would not be receiving these awards today.”
The clean sweep of USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is the latest in a string of accolades for The Fresh Market in 2025. Newsweek recently named The Fresh Market the No. 1 grocery retailer in the Specialty/Natural/Ethnic Grocers category. Additionally, the retailer’s Own Brands received multiple honors at the Vertex Awards, a global competition recognizing excellence in packaging design.
“We welcome everyone to come and enjoy our best-in-class grocery experience as we continue to offer the highest quality fresh foods, interesting product assortment including local favorites, paired with our signature impeccable hospitality,” Johnson said.
Nominees for USA TODAY’s 10Best were determined by a panel of local experts and contributors who nominated their favorite American grocery stores based on value, selection and service. The top 10 winners were selected by popular vote over a 28-day period through the 10Best website.
About The Fresh Market
Based in Greensboro, North Carolina, The Fresh Market currently operates more than 170 grocery stores in 22 states across the U.S. and one Spirits & Wine store.
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