Organic for Less at Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market, in its effort to make fresh, wholesome food easily accessible to everyone, offers a range of affordably priced organic products in every store. To make Fresh & Easy organic products easy to find, each product is marked with a green organic band on the front label.

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Fresh & Easy organic products, like all Fresh & Easy brand products, contain no added trans fats, no artificial colors or flavors, and only use preservatives when absolutely necessary. Nearly half of all products carried in stores are Fresh & Easy brand.

Organic products are grown without the use of most conventional pesticides or synthetic fertilizers. All organic products sold in the U.S. are guided by a set of standards put in place by the USDA, and farmers who grow organic foods must comply with these standards. Organic eggs and dairy products come from animals that are not given antibiotics or growth hormones.

Some organic products available at Fresh & Easy include -- fresh&easy Organic Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese, 6 oz - $2.39 -- fresh&easy Organic Mango Lemonade, 59 fl oz - $2.99 -- fresh&easy Organic Medium Brown Cage Free Eggs, 1 dozen - $1.99 -- fresh&easy Organic Applewood Smoked Turkey, 6 oz - $3.69 -- fresh&easy Organic Ketchup, 20 oz - $1.65 -- fresh&easy Organic Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 oz - $2.98 -- fresh&easy Organic Whole Wheat Flour, 2 lbs - $1.25 -- fresh&easy Organic Strawberry Low-Fat Yogurt, 6 oz - $0.98 -- fresh&easy Organic Shells & Cheese, 6 oz - $0.99 -- fresh&easy Organic Baked Beans, 15 oz - $0.98 -- fresh&easy Organic Breakfast Blend Ground Coffee, 12 oz - $4.99 -- fresh&easy Organic 100% Apple Juice, 64 fl oz - $2.99

"We carry very high-quality food at affordable prices throughout our store," said Simon Uwins, Chief Marketing Officer. "Our Fresh & Easy products, including our organic range, are less processed and more like customers would make in their own kitchens -- and the prices are easy on their pocketbooks."

Fresh & Easy currently operates 61 markets throughout Southern California and in Arizona and Nevada. The company plans to begin opening stores in Northern California next year.

About Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market

At roughly 10,000 square feet, Fresh & Easy markets are smaller than the typical supermarket to give customers a faster, easier shopping experience. In addition to fresh, prepared meals and produce, Fresh & Easy offers everyone's favorite national brand products and household items, all at everyday low prices.

Each store employs approximately 20 to 30 people. All Fresh & Easy employees work a minimum of 20 hours per week, which ensures everyone is eligible for comprehensive and affordable health care. Entry-level positions start at $10 an hour in California, with similarly competitive salaries in other states, and offer a quarterly bonus of up to 10%.

More information regarding Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market can be found at http://www.freshandeasy.com.

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