News - National Press
Jungle Jim's International Market is so much fun and so unique that we have been featured in the Press Media nationwide. We have been on television with shows such as ABC News Good Morning America and the Food Network. We are featurd in articles from publications such as Business Week and Supermarket News as well as local media such as Cincinnati Magazine and The Enquirer newspaper.Jungle Jim’s International Market, and owner Jungle Jim himself, has been featured in numerous articles in publications around the world, including public interest magazines like Redbook and Smithsonian, to trade publications such as Produce News and Specialty Food Magazine, to local and national newspapers.
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Watch Jungle Jim's VideoJungle Jim takes you on a tour of Jungle Jim's International Market. Video Runtime is 4 minutes 43 seconds - link opens new browser window and streams video from cetconnect.org's website. Click Here to Watch Video |
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Supermarket News | September 2006At Jungle Jim’s International Market, owner Jim Bonaminio and his 350 associates make shopping for groceries seem literally like a day at the park — a massive international theme park, at that. Keep reading… |
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Cincinnati Magazine | July 2005The Foodie Factory...1 1/2 acres of produce, 1,600 cheeses, 1,000 hot sauces and 1 sheep's head. If you can't find it in Jim Bonaminio's palace of global gastronomy, you don't need it. Welcome to the Jungle. Read more... |
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The Food Network | September 2005Jungle Jim's is once again in the national spotlight with a segment on the Food Network's popular TV show, Unwrapped! The episode (CW1112) explored the world of super grocery stores - including Fairfield's own Jungle Jim's! The segment originally aired September 19, 2005. Additional air dates and times can be found by visiting the Food Network's website. |
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America On LineJungle Jim's featured on America Online! Due to the national attention garnered from the April 2005 BusinessWeek write-up, "Jungle" Jim Bonaminio and his International Market were prominently featured on America Online's startup page! |
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BusinessWeek Online | April 2005The Wizard of Odd. Jungle Jim Bonaminio and his independent grocery store Jungle Jim's International Market. Click here to visit BusinessWeek Online and read the article. |
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Cincinnati Enquirer | April 2005New Jungle Jim's store to open in Oakley! Jungle Jim's #2 will be the anchor store at the new Market Street at Millworks retail development. Click here to read entire article. |
Archived News
- Fairfield Echo - April 2005 | Jungle Jim's Olde Fashioned Pharmacy.
- Cleveland Plain Dealer - November 2004 | Jungle Jim's Exotic Journey
- Country Living Magazine - November 2004 | An Amusement Park for Foodies of All Ages
- Miamian (Miami University Magazine) - Summer 2004 | The Story and Success of Jungle Jim's International Market
- NPR's Website - October 2003 | Listen to Archived Broadcast from NPR's All Things Considered
- Louisville Courier-Journal - October 2004 | "One Day Getaway".
- Smithsonian Magazine - October 2000 | "Points of Interest".
- Specialty Food Magazine - 2001 | Outstanding Retailer of 2001.
- CinWeekly Magazine | First-time visitor to Jungle Jim's.
- Road Trip America | Review on Roadtripamerica.com's website.
- Design Magazine - May 2004 | Interview with "Jungle" Jim Bonaminio.
- MarketWatch Magazine - 2004 | MarketWatch Leader Award.


















