CINCINNATI, July 30, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Cincinnati's first Fresh Thyme Farmers Market will celebrate its Grand Opening Wednesday, August 27, in the Oakley community, with doors opening at 7 a.m. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocer offering "healthy food at healthy values," with a focus on fresh, natural, organic and local products, all at affordable prices. The store will be located at 3321 Alamo Ave.

"Fresh Thyme is excited to introduce its newest store by hosting a fun, family-oriented grand opening celebration," CEO Chris Sherrell said. "We are honored to join the Cincinnati community, and we invite residents to come to our opening and check out the first of two stores opening locally this year."

An official ribbon cutting will be at 6:45 a.m., with the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce on hand for the ceremony. The Grand Opening celebration will be filled with exciting events for the entire family including face painting, balloon animals, food sampling and children's entertainment. Additional events are scheduled to continue throughout the week.

"Our goal at Fresh Thyme is to make healthy eating more attainable, by eliminating any cost barrier," said Sherrell.  "Our team works hard to offer high-quality, fresh and healthy food at great prices, in an inviting and friendly atmosphere."

Fresh Thyme will create over 200 jobs in the Cincinnati market in 2014. Community residents are encouraged to apply for managerial and hourly positions by applying online at www.freshthyme.com.

About Fresh Thyme

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new full-service specialty retailer focusing on fresh, healthy, natural and organic offerings, all at amazing values. The store's signature offering is an extensive produce department with organic and local fruits and vegetables. In addition, Fresh Thyme's full-service offerings include a natural meat department, healthy deli foods to go, bakery goods, 400 bulk food bins, natural and organic groceries, dairy and frozen, as well as vitamins and body care products. Fresh Thyme is offering a NEW shopping experience to the Midwest and is scheduled to open a total of 60 stores by 2019. You can learn more by visiting freshthyme.com, and be sure to keep in touch by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter.

Contact: Jodi Marsh 317.450.9025 jodi.marsh@ivieinc.com

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