Natural Foods Merchandiser logo

Details begin to emerge on the awaited Lisa Sedlar small-format grocery chain project in Oregon.

Christine Kapperman, Senior Content Director

January 23, 2013

1 Min Read
Convenience grocery chain set to launch
<p> Lisa Sedlar</p>

Lisa Sedlar's recoloring the stripes she's earned in the natural foods industry with the official launch of Green Zebra Grocery in Portland, Ore.

Sedlar left Oregon's New Seasons Market in the fall to pursue her new take on a grocery store: small-format shops that offer healthier foods in densely populated neighborhoods. She talked with NFM about the convenient store concept in this interview.

This week, the Portland Business Journal announced the chain's name—Green Zebra Grocery—and two launch locations.

“The name Green Zebra," Sedlar said in a release to KOIN Local 6 TV, "came from the tomato variety that grows particularly well in our region. I wanted the name to be memorable, fun (even fanciful) and relate to our local food shed. I think Green Zebra Grocery accomplishes all three.”

The concept of convience will continue to grow in the natural foods arena. This store concept is one to watch.

About the Author(s)

Christine Kapperman

Senior Content Director, New Hope Network

As the senior content director at New Hope Network, Christine Kapperman combines her 20-year journalism background with her passion for business to cover the natural products industry for newhope.com and Natural Foods Merchandiser magazine. She also led content at worldteanews.com. She loves tracking (and tasting) trends as she shares what’s next to show up in cups, plates and in pantries across the United States.

Subscribe and receive the latest updates on trends, data, events and more.
Join 57,000+ members of the natural products community.

You May Also Like