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Whole Foods may open commercial kitchens to supply stores

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Whole Foods Market is looking into opening its commercial kitchens to supply prepared food bars to the chain’s stores. The grocer is looking to improve the customer experience in its stores. Whole Foods closed three commercial kitchens in 2017, before being acquired by Amazon.com, in a cost-cutting move.

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