# Episode 102: This Blonde Chocolate Walks Into Trader Joe's

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Podcast: [Inside Trader Joe's](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-trader-joe-s-178375)
Published: 2026-02-16T17:38:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sometimes a chocolate bar is just a chocolate bar. And sometimes it's something else entirely. Sometimes it's an experience, and sometimes that experience comes with a remarkable history. Trader Joe's Blonde Bar, our first foray into the world of blonde chocolate, is this kind of chocolate bar. Join us as we pay a visit to our Italian bean-to-bar chocolate supplier, where the third generation of the founding family is both honoring their history and embracing modern technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible. Transcript (PDF)

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