At Whole Foods Market, we’re pretty excited about regenerative agriculture – farming and grazing practices that improve soil, enhance biodiversity, and increase carbon capture. We work with suppliers, scientists, experts, and other committed organizations to help evolve the growing, harvesting, and production of crops and livestock. At the heart of our commitment are relationships […]
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Staying Small
When you purchase a product from a small family farm, you’re not just supporting that farm, you’re helping to keep entire communities vibrant and alive. Rural farming communities have been in decline for generations, and the time has come to put the focus back on the farmer. The choices we make in the grocery store […]
Code Green
At Whole Foods Market, we have a tremendous opportunity to reduce waste within our stores, minimize our impact on the planet, and support people in need within our local communities. The team at Whole Foods Market Williamsburg has used this program to form a local partnership with City Harvest and help nourish people in New […]
Growing Food Access
Each community has its own unique challenges to long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education. Whole Cities is on a mission to improve individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education, and broader access to nutritious foods. In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, the Whole Cities Community First Grant serves as a down payment […]
Cultivating the Future
Whether it’s traipsing around an oyster bed, sailing out to the fishing grounds, or keeping up with the latest academic research, our Quality Standards team is always striving to push our standards higher while staying ahead of industry trends and customer demand. Click here to learn about our Quality Standards for seafood. Fish Processors of […]
Happy Hens
What started as a small pasture and a group of hens has become a business with more than 300 small family farms. Pasture-raised eggs from Vital Farms provide for the people who buy them and the family farmers whose chickens produce them, all while pushing standards forward. Click here to learn about WFM Welfare Standards […]