Sometimes I get into a routine: I have my shopping list, I know what I need and I go directly to those items on the shelves. I bet some of you do that too. When we do that, though, how the heck are we going to find out about new products that might be the perfect missing link to a fabulous meal? Well, I’m in a special situation. Since I work at the global office for Whole Foods Market, I get sneak peeks from our purchasing team on new and exclusive products coming up. And, as a reader of the Whole Story blog, you are in a special situation too, because I’m going to share those sneak peeks with you! Without further ado, here is some of the great new stuff you’ll find in our stores in August. (For a bonus, I included some stuff that hit the stores in July!):

Green Valley Organic Lactose Free Yogurt and Kefir – currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Organicville Pasta Sauce — organic, gluten-free sauces from a family-owned business

Jovial “einkorn” ancient wheat pasta… unique, the next supergrain?

Popcorn Indiana Whole Trade Cocoa and Cinnamon Kettlecorn — extremely unique and delicious

365 Everyday Value Organic Soy and Almond Milks — only at Whole Foods Market.

Earth Balance Organic Soymilk – currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Ian’s Value Packs on Alphatot’s and Chicken Nuggets — great value pricing and currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Glutino Value Pack on Gluten Free pizza — great value pricing and currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Saffron Road Halal frozen entrées: the first line of certified Halal frozen entrées and currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Kind Bars: 6 new varieties — currently available only at Whole Foods Market

Three Sisters: New club-store sizes of these great cereals

EVOL Burritos: all natural, totally awesome burritos and mini’s — currently available only at Whole Foods Market.

Have you seen some of this new stuff in your local store already? If so, let us know what you think. If not, keep an eye out and give something new a try!