Canada: Planet Organic opens 10th store

Planet Organic Markets has put down roots in Ontario with its 10th store opening. Located at 8190 Bayview Avenue in Markham, it is the third Ontario location in the greater Toronto area with more stores in the works for this area. The Planet Organic Market concept was born by Diane Shaskin (picture). She opened Terra Natural Food Market in Edmonton in 1993, and the first Planet Organic Market came to life in Edmonton a few years later.  Planet Organic has flourished since then, with a second Edmonton store in 2006 joining stores in Victoria, Port Coquitlam, Calgary (two locations), Vaughan, Port Credit and Halifax.
 

Corporate Knights magazine ranked Planet Organic Markets number one in Canada in its Green Grocer survey. Planet Organic achieved an overall “A” grade and outranked all national grocery chains for their excellent track record in stocking a wide variety of organic, fair-trade and environmentally-friendly products as well as integrating consumer education and sustainability into its operations. All fruits and vegetables are 100% certified organic. Besides its fresh, organic produce section, each Planet Organic Market has dairy and frozen foods, breads and packaged foods, supplements and personal care products as well as a deli counter that features original recipes prepared in Planet Organic’s kitchens. Many consumer seminars, tastings and special events are held at every store. The company offers recipes and food tips on their website.
 

www.planetorganic.ca