SANTA FE, N.M.–Sunflower Farmers Market will open its second store in Santa Fe on Jan. 13, 2009 with food samplings, giveaways and grocery specials. The new Santa Fe opening marks the 28th store in the natural food grocery store chain. Grand Opening festivities will kick off at 6:30 a.m. in front of the new store at Cerrillos Road and Zafarano Drive in San Ysidro Plaza. The celebration will feature complimentary breakfast items and a special Sunflower garland-cutting ceremony. The first 200 customers on opening day will receive a free reusable shopping bag filled with Sunflower’s healthy groceries, valued at more than $50.00, with any in-store purchase.
Santa Fe’s newest opening comes just after the company’s announcement of $35 million in incremental financing. The funding will be used directly for growth in existing markets in Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Texas and in New Mexico. Sunflower forecasts operating more than 50 stores by 2013.