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Health-focused chain Natural Grocers opens 2 stores in Gilbert today

Natural Grocers, a Colorado-based health food chain whose mission is to make healthy eating more affordable, opens its second and third East Valley locations today in Gilbert.

The stores are located at:

  • South side of Baseline, just east of Gilbert Road
  • Southeast corner of Val Vista and Williams Field

Hours are 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday.

The family-run chain sells only produce that’s organic, meat that’s hormone-free, and dairy products that meet their pasture-based standards.

Stores operate ‘‘bag free’’ – customers are asked to bring reusable bags or take a recycled box in place of plastic or paper bags.

The East Valley’s first Natural Grocers opened on the southeast corner of Kyrene and Ray in west Chandler last month.