Claudia Bouvier was always surrounded by incredible artisanal foods—and her large Italian family. While working in NYC, she met Ted Steen, owner/brewer at one of the first brewpubs in Connecticut. They found they shared a love of food grown and made with integrity and a connection to the soil. Pasta-making became a celebrated and regular […]
Quality Standards
The Quest For Quality
Welcome to Exclusive Brands, the Whole Foods Market way. Whether it’s better taste, simpler ingredients, or how the ingredients are sourced, it’s dedication to every detail that sets us apart. We are unlike any other grocery retailer, and our Exclusive Brands bring that difference to your table. Products carrying our name are where we work […]
Next Generation Butchers
Where does your meat come from? Here at Whole Foods Market we’re dedicated to sourcing the high-quality meat that is produced according to some of the strongest animal welfare standards in the industry. But as good as our products are, it’s our highly skilled, passionate Team Members who are the heart of our Meat Department. […]
The Plant-Based Revolution
Gourmet cheese alternatives, barbeque-ready hot dogs and sausages alternatives, mushroom “scallops”; everywhere you look on our shelves you’ll find plant-based alternatives to some of your favorite foods. Read on to learn more about how we source these innovative new products, and hear from some of our favorite plant-based suppliers! In-depth on Plant-Based Sourcing An Interview […]
Baking For Humans
Sandeep Gyawali has big dreams for our bread. By combining quality techniques and training with unique, locally sourced artisanal ingredients he believes he’s bringing the best bread we’ve ever made to our stores. Read on to learn how Sandeep is revolutionizing bread at Whole Foods Market. Producer profile – Barton Springs Mill Some of Our Favorite […]
The Future of Beauty
What goes on your body is just as important as what goes in it. From requiring producers to list ingredients on their packaging to banning 180 + ingredients, our beauty standards go above and beyond. A Conversation with Marissa and Casey What makes our Whole Body Department so unique? Whole Story: Welcome, Casey & Marissa! […]