As a 20-year veteran of the coffee industry, Kelly Amoroso brings an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge about the coffee and tea industries to her role as Senior Buyer. But it’s her passion for coffee and tea producers that drew her to Whole Foods Market. Our sourcing philosophy pushes us to use coffee and […]
Behind the Scenes of Palm Sourcing
Did you know that palm oil is the most used vegetable oil on the planet? That creates a big supply chain with some big problems, but allows for some big opportunities. In recent years, palm oil has become associated with deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution and CO2 emissions, and human rights risks. But here at Whole Foods […]
Space At the Table: Food Allergy Awareness
Did you know that more than 30 million Americans suffer from life-threatening food allergies? The threat of anaphylaxis looming over every bite of food can leave people, especially children, feeling isolated and anxious. In our stores these issues most directly relate to clear labeling of ingredients, as well as safe food-handling processes. In this feature, […]
For the Love of Food
As Whole Foods Market’s Ambassador of Food Culture, Cathy will leverage her extensive expertise, champion excellence in our stores, and ultimately nurture a deeper passion for food among team members and customers alike. Cathy’s unique background and legendary status in the food world makes her the perfect candidate to take on this new role. Photo Gallery […]
This is Ayeya
For more than 20 years, Olow-n’djo Tchalla has been on a mission; to build a “virtuous circle” between doing well as a business and doing good in the world. His deep connection to these communities allows him to source local ingredients and materials, preserve cultural knowledge, and empower more than 5,000 co-operative members across West […]
Sourced With Integrity
Every day our experts are hard at work; exploring culinary trends, building relationships with the best suppliers in the world, continuously exploring what’s possible, working passionately to create products that not only taste delicious, but also are on the cutting edge of culinary, flavor and ingredient trends, all while adhering to Whole Foods Market’s rigorous […]