PHOENIX, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Sprouts Farmers Market continues their commitment to healthful eating at a great value with two new markets to join the California Sprouts family. The natural foods stores, located in Brea (735 E. Birch Street) and Riverside (475 E. Alessandro Blvd.) join existing markets in El Cajon, San Marcos, Torrance, Claremont, Irvine, Tustin and Seal Beach. A new location in Orange is scheduled to open on July 31st.

As part of a unique dual opening, the 25, 000 square-foot location is part of the Brea Marketplace shopping complex. "Ever since I was sixteen years old and worked as a grocery bagger, I have had a passion for healthy foods as well as excellent service. I can't wait to open our doors and let Brea customers explore the variety of natural and organic foods in such a fun, friendly environment," said Art Morroquin, Brea Store Manager, Sprouts Farmers Market.

"Sprouts Farmers Market was founded as a fun, indoor farmers market concept that offers fresh and natural produce and healthier food options to those that aim to provide a healthier lifestyle for their families. We look forward to being part of these communities and providing a grocery store with affordable, healthy food choices," said Doug Sanders, President and COO, Sprouts Farmers Market.

The community of Riverside will celebrate the debut of a 24,000 square-foot market, located in The Mission Village Shopping Center. "This economy has been tough for folks and one reason why I'm looking forward to opening Sprouts in Riverside. We want customers to have an opportunity to enjoy high quality, fresh and natural foods for their family at affordable prices," said Jason Bosch, Riverside Store Manager, Sprouts Farmers Market.

Scheduled grand opening events:

July 10th: A breakfast buffet at 7:30am (while supplies last) featuring healthy breakfast foods from Sprouts AND reusable Sprouts shopping bags to the first 2000 shoppers at 8am.

July 11th: Goodie bags to the first 200 shoppers starting at 8am.

July 15th: Reusable Sprouts shopping bags to the first 2000 shoppers at 8am.

July 29th (Riverside) & 30th (Brea):Sarah "The Cheese Lady" will carve a 300 pound wheel of chipotle cheddar in a "California" theme from 10am-5pm.

SOURCE Sprouts Farmers Market