At Market Pantry® Brand, our passion is creating affordable, quality grocery products to make every day eating extraordinary. As Target’s flagship food brand, we offer a premium selection of grocery staples, snacks, frozen foods, and household essentials. With over 1000 items across all aisles of the grocery store, we’re dedicated to helping you serve extraordinary meals while stretching your grocery budget.
Our Humble Beginnings
Market Pantry® traces its roots back to 1995 when Target first introduced its proprietary brand of non-perishable grocery items. In the early days, the Market Pantry range consisted mainly of pastas, canned vegetables, and other shelf-stable products. The brand quickly grew in popularity due to its low prices paired with uncompromising quality.
As customer demand increased, so did the Market Pantry line. Over the years, we’ve expanded into frozen foods, refrigerated items, packaged meals, snack foods, coffee, candy, spices, paper products, and more. Today, Market Pantry has blossomed into Target’s most extensive owned brand with over 1000 affordable, premium products across every aisle of the grocery store.
Our Commitment to Quality
At Market Pantry, we uphold the highest standards when sourcing ingredients and materials for our products. We carefully select suppliers who share our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and responsibility. Our suppliers must meet stringent requirements related to food safety, ingredient purity, ethical practices, and environmental stewardship.
We blind taste test our products against national brands to ensure they meet expectations for premium quality and flavor. Our rigorous testing protocols mean that every Market Pantry item earns its place on Target shelves.
Our Values
Exceptional Value
Providing exceptional value is at the core of the Market Pantry mission. We aim to offer grocery staples, household items, and ingredients for everyday cooking at prices up to 30% less than national brands. We achieve these savings through smart sourcing, efficient operations, and making strategic choices about product size and variety. The result is incredible prices on pantry essentials from coffee to crackers, all while maintaining our unwavering standards for premium quality.
Accessibility
The Market Pantry range makes premium grocery products accessible to all Target shoppers. We believe everyone deserves to serve extraordinary meals using quality ingredients, without breaking the bank. Our wide selection provides options for a variety of lifestyles, diets, and tastes. Market Pantry products are available both in-store and online, making grocery shopping easy and convenient.
Responsible Sourcing
At Market Pantry, we care deeply about where our products come from and how they are made. We partner with suppliers who demonstrate ethical business practices and good stewardship of the environment. Many items feature certification seals to highlight sustainable production methods. Our commitment to responsible sourcing means customers can feel good about the Market Pantry products in their cart.
Our Product Range
The Market Pantry line offers premium grocery products across every department of the grocery store:
- Pantry staples – Pastas, rice, grains, canned goods, condiments, baking ingredients
- Beverages – Water, juice, coffee, tea, soda, drink mixes
- Snacks – Chips, popcorn, pretzels, nuts, trail mix, granola bars
- Frozen foods – Pizzas, appetizers, ready meals, vegetables, ice cream
- Dairy and eggs – Milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, eggs
- Fresh meats – Ground turkey, chicken breasts, pork chops, sausages
- Bakery – Bread, tortillas, bagels, cookies, muffins
- Produce – Fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs
- Household essentials – Paper products, cleaning supplies, storage bags
This range makes Market Pantry a one-stop shop for affordable kitchen staples from canned beans to fresh produce. Peruse our aisles to find premium ingredients to stock your pantry, make homemade meals, or just grab a quick snack.
Our Commitment to Community
At Market Pantry, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. We are proud partners of Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization. For every Market Pantry product purchased, Target donates to Feeding America to help provide meals to families in need.
We also prioritize sustainable business practices to protect the planet for future generations. Many Market Pantry items feature certification seals to highlight environmentally-responsible production methods.
Our philanthropic efforts and sustainability initiatives are just a few of the ways we strive to make a positive impact beyond our brand.
The Future of Market Pantry
As Target’s flagship owned brand, the future looks bright for Market Pantry. We will continue innovating to expand our offerings into new product categories. Our team is constantly developing recipes and sourcing new ingredients to help Target guests serve extraordinary meals for any occasion.
We pledge to uphold our rigorous quality standards while finding new ways to create affordable, premium grocery products. And we’ll keep building thoughtful partnerships and programs to give back to communities across the country.
Market Pantry has come a long way from its early days as Target’s house brand. But our passion for value, quality, and service remains unchanged. We can’t wait for you to see what we have in store next!