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 […]
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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 […]
Plant-Powered Body Care
Since 1921, Weleda has been promoting a harmonious connection between plants and people. In this piece, we visit one of Weleda’s six biodynamic gardens to see how they grow the plants that power their body care-products, and learn how their sourcing philosophy aligns with Whole Foods Market’s!
Seeds of Change
Nestled in the heart of Costa Rica are the seeds of a new society at EARTH University. Founded in 1990, EARTH University has focused on giving young people from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and other regions an innovative educational approach to solve the world’s greatest problems around food systems. Part of students’ tuition is […]
On the Ground
It’s hard to overstate the effect that Denise Breyley has had on the food scene in the Pacific Northwest; from mentoring emerging brands to chasing down all the latest trends, Denise has been an unwavering champion of artisanal, local food. After an illustrious 28-year career at Whole Foods Market, Denise recently retired from her role […]
Nourishing Our Backyard
How do we feed ourselves by feeding our communities? As housing prices and the wage gap increase, lower-income residents in Austin, TX are finding it increasingly harder to find their next meal and integrate themselves into a rapidly changing city. With organizations like Whole Foods Market’s Nourishing Our Neighborhoods, Keep Austin Fed, and Foundation […]