TRader Joe's grocery store
Trader Joe's, a grocery store that maybe isn't as nice as it seems.
  • Trader Joe's is known for carrying private-label versions similar to other brands' snacks and foods.
  • But according to Taste, some small brands claim that it's shamelessly copying their products.
  • Several brands said they had sent samples and negotiated for a deal, but the grocer went ahead and made a dupe.

Trader Joe's is beloved by its shoppers for having good prices and a constant flow of surprising new treats. A new type of dark chocolate bar? A new tea flavor? A new dipping sauce? Sure, I'll try it!