Dean Nelson has announced that he has sold his four natural foods stores that include locations in Ocean Township and Shrewsbury.  “After nearly 26 years, Loretta and I have decided to step away from Dean’s,” said Nelson (above) in a Facebook post today announcing the sale. “Dean’s will be acquired by family operators of organic […]

When you walk into Dean’s Natural Food Market from Dec. 12 to 18, it may seem as if thought you’ve entered into a time warp. Staff will be donning the best of 1990s fashion and working against a backdrop of the decade’s music in recognition of the organic and natural food store’s 20th anniversary. Dean […]

Cooler temperatures inevitably make it more difficult to find sustainable, fresh, organic, and even GMO free local fruits and vegetables, most commonly offered at local outdoor farmers and makers markets. The shift for the health and environmentally conscious often shifts back to specialty markets, including area staple Dean’s Natural Food Store on Route 35 in […]