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 […]
Team Members
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 […]
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 […]
Cheese Is Our Love Language
We’re serious about cheese! Our industry-leading cheese experts personally select the best cheeses in the world for our stores – from our number one best-selling Parmigiano Reggiano down to our most exclusive small-batch artisanal products, the cheeses that they bring to our cheese department are some of the most award-winning, innovative, and delicious wheels you’ll […]