Trader Joe’s has been consistently tight-lipped about who produces some of its more popular products, but there’s simply no fooling consumers. Many customers had their suspicions that Trader Joe’s and Stacy’s pita chips are one and the same, due to having the same ingredients and flavor. A 2010 "Fortune" magazine article confirmed the connection. Choosing the Trader Joe’s version can sometimes save you a bit of money, but the two are usually close in cost.

If you’re the kind of person who isn’t afraid to dive into a box of pre-packaged grocery store sushi, Trader Joe’s has plenty to offer you. In fact, its sushi comes directly from Fuji Food, a brand that sells a variety of ready-to-eat products like sushi and salads. Fuji Food also ships foods under its Okami brand to stores like Trader Joe’s and Walgreens.

Naked is one of the most famous brands on this list, being a leading name in the juice and smoothie game. They’re also one of the more expensive choices for fruit beverages. Trader Joe’s shoppers may be able to save a bit of money, however, as it is extremely likely that the store brand smoothies come from Naked. FOIA requests have shown that Naked supplies the store with beverages and the two brands’ ingredient lists are identical.

Stacy’s wasn’t the only company that Fortune managed to link to Trader Joe’s. The magazine states that a significant amount of Trader Joe’s yogurt in East Coast stores comes from the organic yogurt maker and dairy company, Stonyfield Farm. Even though you’re getting the exact same product with the same flavor in both tubs, Trader Joe’s yogurt will usually save you about a dollar apiece.

As any gluten-intolerant shopper probably knows, Trader Joe’s gluten-free cookies taste far better than you might expect from a grocery store brand product. This is because the cookies originate from Tate’s Bake Shop, a New York-based shop that’s been making baked goods for over 40 years. Unlike many other products, the Trader Joe’s brand is actually a bit more expensive than Tate’s, so try to grab the original.

Nut fans know how expensive a bag of pistachios can be, which often makes trying new brands a worrying venture. However, Trader Joe’s shoppers can rest easy by knowing that the store’s bags of dry roasted and unsalted pistachios are of good quality because they come from The Wonderful Company. It’s worth noting though, that unlike many Trader Joe’s products, its pistachios may be a bit more expensive than the name brand.

This massive Canadian company is probably more famous for its french fries, but McCain Foods also supplies grocery stores with a variety of vegetable products. A 2018 salmonella recall revealed that Trader Joe’s fire-roasted bell peppers and onions use veggies from a McCain Foods factory in California. Budget-conscious shoppers should grab the Trader Joe’s brand if they can, as it costs a bit less than McCain’s name-brand frozen vegetables.

In October of 2020, Orca Bay had to recall some cases of its beloved battered halibut due to undeclared wheat and milk allergens, revealing its links to Trader Joe’s fish products. While Trader Joe’s halibut is definitely from Orca Bay, the company may also provide the grocery store with fillets and steaks. Customers love Orca Bay products and the Trader Joe’s varieties are often a bit cheaper, so it’s worth stopping by the frozen fish section.

Conagra Brands is a massive company that produces food for a number of iconic brands, such as Chef Boyardee, Bertolli, and Hungry-Man. It also supplies ingredients to many restaurants and stores. In Trader Joe’s case, Conagra Brands is responsible for the organic super sweet corn. Prices are roughly the same between the Trader Joe’s and Conagra Brands versions, so pick up whichever.

In many locations, Indian food can be hard to find. If you’re craving some flavors of India, Trader Joe’s offers quite a few packaged dinners. Plus, unlike many "regional" dishes, the Trader Joe’s options may come from the actual country. Evidence points to Tasty Bite providing Trader Joe’s Indian dinners. Mars Food, the owner of Tasty Bite, claims to source its products directly from India. Plus, you’re getting a pretty good bargain by buying the Trader Joe’s brand dinners.

Foodie website “Eater” confirmed that Tribe was once responsible for specific varieties of Trader Joe’s hummus. It’s unclear which hummus products they still provide, but most customers point to the classic and tahini-free varieties as the most likely. The Trade Joe’s varieties are often available at a much lower cost than Tribe’s, so go ahead and grab the grocery store version.