Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Cave Creek on Wednesday, Feb. 19 with more than 100 new team members led by store manager Tom Critz.

Mr. Critz has been with Sprouts in various leadership positions since 2011 and recently managed the store at Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak Roads, according to a press release.

“Tom is a enthusiastic and dedicated leader whose knowledge of the fresh and healthy products throughout our stores inspires team members and creates lasting relationships with our guests,” said Sprouts Regional Director Gary Dahl in a prepared statement.

To celebrate the new store, Sprouts is giving away a classic beach cruiser to inspire one “lucky fan to get outside and enjoy a healthy lifestyle,” the release said, encouraging customers to enter the contest to win through Feb. 18 by visiting sprouts.com/cavecreek.

The grand opening events also include a ribbon-cutting ceremony before doors open at 7 a.m.; the first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase; and every customer on grand opening day will receive a free reusable bag with purchase.

As part of Sprouts’ commitment to “zero waste,” the release said the new store will donate unsold and edible groceries to Foothills Food Bank through the grocer’s Food Rescue program.

In 2018, Sprouts stores and distribution centers donated 27 million pounds of product, equivalent to 23 million meals.  Food unfit for donation is provided to local cattle farms and composting facilities.

Sprouts’ evolving “zero waste” initiatives help minimize food waste while reducing the impact of hunger and the company’s environmental footprin, the release said.

Sprouts, noted as “one the fastest-growing companies in the country, is known for its welcoming store layout inspired by farmers markets which features fresh produce at the center of the store, an expansive bulk foods section, and an extensive vitamin department focused on wellness,” the release said.