Whole Foods Metuchen Opening Oct. 11

METUCHEN, NJ — Middlesex County's first Whole Foods will open in Metuchen on Wednesday, Oct. 11, the company announced Monday.

Whole Foods Market Metuchen is the 18th location for Whole Foods Market in New Jersey. The 45,000-square-foot Metuchen store will be located at 645 Middlesex Avenue, at the intersection of Central Avenue. Doors will open to customers at 8 a.m. Oct. 11, and shoppers can look forward to prize giveaways, special sales and delicious product demonstrations and samples.

Every item sold in the store meets Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards, which means high-fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated fats and artificial colors, flavors, preservatives and sweeteners are not allowed. Whole Foods Market maintains a list of over 400 unacceptable ingredients which are banned from food products sold.

Whole Foods Market Metuchen will feature a number of convenient and delicious culinary offerings for dine-in and take-out, such as the new “Comida Fresca” restaurant. This Tex-Mex cantina will feature a full bar, outdoor seating, and serve a full menu of creative drinks, appetizers and entrees.

The Metuchen store will also bring Whole Foods Market’s signature customer service excellence to Middlesex County, ranging from full-service butchers and fishmongers who can help custom-cut or prep your ingredients, to knowledgeable cheese experts. In fact, Whole Foods Market Metuchen will create approximately 160 new local jobs.

Customers can follow @wholefoodsmetuchen on Instagram for news about WholeFoods Market Metuchen and opening day festivities.