Hy-Vee named Best Grocery Store in America in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America , according to USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards .

This is the first year Hy-Vee has ranked No. 1 on the list. In previous years, the company has ranked within the top three spots.

From the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Hy-Vee was also voted America’s Best Grocery Store for Produce and ranked the No. 2 Best Grocery Store for Prepared Food in the nation .

Founded nearly 95 years ago, Hy-Vee has become known for its superior service and commitment to quality, variety, convenience, healthy lifestyles and culinary expertise. Today, the retailer operates more than 570 business units across the U.S. and is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the nation.

The USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards is conducted annually. A panel of experts nominates 20 grocery stores as the best in the U.S. for their offerings, selection and great service. USA TODAY readers are then encouraged to cast their votes during a 28-day voting period. The nominated stores who received the most votes are designated as the Readers’ Choice for their category.