A Fresh Start in Falls Church: Whole Foods Market Unveils New Store in Virginia

Whole Foods Market opened a new store at 103 E Broad Street in Falls Church, Virginia, on February 7^th. This 45,000-square-foot location replaced the existing Falls Church store at 7511 Leesburg Pike, which served the community for over 25 years. The relocated store features an impressive assortment of more than 700 local items sourced from D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, with the assistance of Daniela D’Ambrosio, the Forager for Local & Emerging Brands at Whole Foods Market. 

Key features of the new Falls Church store include:

• A full-service seafood counter offering only sustainable, wild-caught or Responsibly Farmed seafood, along with a large selection of ready-to-cook options.
• A variety of certified organic, conventional, and Sourced for Good local items.
• A specialty department dedicated to cheesemakers and artisan producers.
• A curated grocery section featuring private label favorites from 365 by Whole Foods Market and local products.
• A full-service meat counter with butchers available for custom cuts, including dry-aged beef and house-made sausage.
• An extensive selection of over 550 wines and 180 craft beers.
• A prepared foods department featuring a hot food bar, salad bar, pizza, and daily fresh sushi from Kikka Sushi.
• A full-service coffee bar serving a variety of roasts and made-to-order beverages.
• A bakery department with in-house bread, specialty cakes, and a range of diet-specific items, including vegan and gluten-free options.
• A Whole Body department stocked with wellness, beauty, and lifestyle products.

In alignment with its Nourishing Our Neighborhoods Program, Whole Foods Market donated food to Northern Virginia Food Rescue on opening day, enhancing the organization’s ability to transport surplus food to those in need. Additionally, donations were made to Food for Others and Share of McLean. All food products at Whole Foods Market adhere to strict Quality Standards, prohibiting ingredients like hydrogenated fats and high-fructose corn syrup. The beauty and body care products must also comply with rigorous standards, banning over 240 commonly used ingredients.

Founded in 1980, Whole Foods Market is a leading retailer of natural and organic foods and the first certified organic national grocer in the U.S. Now part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores, Whole Foods Market operates over 530 locations across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K.