If you’re aiming for the highest quality, best tasting products on your shelves, then you’re going to need to work with amazing, innovative suppliers. That’s why we focus on building long-term, equitable relationships. It’s not just about the bottom line; it’s about building relationships that benefit all stakeholders – our suppliers, Team Members, customers, and […]
Stories from the Field
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 […]
This is Sourced For Good
In 2007 we launched Whole Trade Guarantee – a certification program dedicated to empowering farmworkers, building community, and fostering environmental stewardship. In the years since then, we’ve raised millions of dollars to empower thousands of farmworkers and their families, all around the globe. Therefore we are continuing to build on that with the launch of our […]
Making the Connection
From contributing to local nonprofit organizations to creating innovative foundations that focus on microfinance and more, we’re serious about giving back – whether it’s to the neighborhoods that support our stores or the international communities that supply us with products. Collaboration has always been at the heart of what we do, and we never stop […]
We’ve Always Loved Local
Our commitment to local producers is nothing new – local growers, artisans, entrepreneurs and producers have been front and center for us since we opened our first store. From our Local Producer Loan Program to our expert team of Local Foragers, Whole Foods Market is committed to supporting a dynamic and vibrant local food system. […]
