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About Archive Help Sign in. Share this post. Tony Mecia. We offer free and paid plans: Subscribe. Create your profile. Only paid subscribers can comment on this post Subscribe. Already a paid subscriber? Log in. Check your email For your security, we need to re-authenticate you. Earth Fare declared bankruptcy in February after years of aggressive growth and heavy debt loads that eventually affected profitability.

The company, which still had its headquarters in Fletcher, announced Feb. Talley said Hulsing stepped forward on the final day court bidding was allowed and said, "What can I do to make this happen? Talley said they have reached out to investment groups in Asheville, and they welcome more investors.

The goal is for the company to be investor owned and local. They also need to be philosophically aligned with the original intentions of Earth Fare. That includes being an integral part of the community, and providing the best organic products available, as well as a wide selection of locally sourced products. Earth Fare also had a reputation for providing top-notch naturally raised meats, and that will continue, Talley said.

Cianciarulo declined comment March 27, referring questions to Turon. Our goal from the beginning has been to save as much of the company as possible. While the coronavirus pandemic has many residents hunkering down in their housings, the investors believe this is, as Hulsing said, "still a prosperous business at this time. This story has been updated to correct Bethany Turon's former employment details with Earth Fare.

Facebook Twitter Email. Some Earth Fare stores coming back. Whole Foods buys S. Asheville store. Show Caption. Hide Caption. Customers support Earth Fare employees by dancing, sharing thoughts on closure.