In a new study published by Consumers' Checkbook providing survey analyses to consumers about vendors, Sunset Foods ranks at the top of the list in terms of "Which Grocery Stores Offer the Best Prices and Quality." Here's the intro to the article, outlining its premise:

"Our ratings of local chains and stores report how each stacks up for price and quality. To compare prices, our researchers used a 153-item market basket of common items—and a lot of energy—to shop area options," reads the article written by Kevin Brasler in Consumers' Checkbook's "Grocery Stores" article section. "To evaluate stores on quality of products and service, we surveyed area consumers. The results are reported in our ratings tables and summarized below."

The report rated 32 grocery stores in the Chicago area, one of which is Sunset Foods. The five-store gourmet grocery chain received many ratings within the categories of overall quality and produce quality, respectively. More than 80 percent of consumers surveyed gave Sunset in particular "superior" overall ratings. The article continues, saying "Sunset Foods, with five North Shore stores, received very high ratings for produce, meat, and overall quality."

We are proud that consumers like you continue to believe in the quality of products that Sunset Foods provides on a daily basis, and we are excited to continue bringing you the best local produce and prepared foods in the neighborhood.

For more than 80 years, family-owned Sunset Foods has committed to providing excellent customer service while offering an upscale variety of local, organic, gourmet and specialty items to the community it proudly serves. After debuting in 1937 in Highland Park, IL, Sunset Foods has expanded to five locations in Chicago’s northern suburbs, employing nearly 700 associates. On top of providing the freshest products and friendliest service, store executives pride themselves on giving back to the community. About 300 local organizations receive fiscal support from Sunset Foods, and that business philosophy is part of the company’s core foundation.

Before every company meeting, the family's mission statement is read and absorbed: “Sunset Foods is a neighborhood supermarket dedicated to providing the finest customer service found anywhere. We are small enough to get to know our customers, but we are also large enough to offer the most outstanding selection at competitive prices. We are committed to finding and training friendly, conscientious, and knowledgeable staff who help us provide the freshest, highest quality products in clean, fun-to-shop stores.”