How to Find Organic Food on a U.S. Vacation.

The official U.S. vacation season starts with the 4th of July.

If you'll be traveling cross-country...

How Do You Find Organic Food?

One way is to locate where Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and other national chains have built stores, and plan your vacation around them. I've traveled across the U.S. more than once doing this. I ate very well. And my energy level stayed very high the whole time.

Over the last couple of years, a number of mainstream retailers -- such as Walmart, Target, Costco, etc. -- have started offering organic products, too.

I've put together a partial list (below) of these unexpected organic sellers. (Search their website on keyword: organic. Or use the method I posted for locating organic food at Las Vegas Resorts.)

Buyer Beware

In some cases, increased competition has resulted in lower everyday prices. Or at least targeted promotions. In other cases, I've found it's not unusual for commercial grocers to charge prices that range from 20%-50% higher than the dedicated health food stores.

Unexpected Organic Sellers

Albertsons

Features the Wild Harvest Organic and Natural Products brand, which are foods "produced without preservatives or manufactured enhancers" and includes meats, dairy, frozen foods, condiments, etc. site:albertsons.com organic

BJ's Wholesale Club

This Google search results page displays some of the organic products currently available from BJ's. site:bjs.com organic

Costco

This Costco search results page displays some of the organic products currently available from Costco. site:costco.com organic

Fresh & Easy

A new chain of neighborhood mini-markets throughout California, Arizona and Nevada, launched by U.K powerhouse Tesco. Organic food options include F&E's own brand and some notables like Cascadian Farm and Amy's. site:freshandeasy.com organic

Kroger

One of the largest grocery chains in the U.S.; Kroger owns Smiths (see below), Ralphs, Dillons, Foods4Less and many more. Review their 'Wellness' section. Search website for 'organic.' site:kroger.com organic

Publix

Publix has committed to a corporate sustainabily strategy that includes energy conservation, solar power, recyling, and local product sourcing. They're also opening up Greenwise Markets with their own line of organic products and a Greenwise Market Magazine offering tips for a Green & Organic lifestyle. site:publix.com organic

Smiths

The store near me has an organic section in the produce department. And small islands dedicated to natural foods on different aisles, like baking, soups, snacks, and frozen foods. site:smithsfoodanddrug.com organic

Target

Some of the organic products Target offers through their website. site:target.com organic

Walmart

WalMart has jumped into the organic business with both feet, declaring major green/sustainability initiatives company wide. And placing organic products and locally grown food on shelves in their Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets. site:walmartstores.com organic

Wegmans

Wegmans has what amounts to mini-health-food stores inside their gigantic superstores. site:wegmans.com organic