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by Joseph Xu on April 28, 2025

Fueling Small-Scale Beekeeper Incomes

As an extension of Whole Foods Market’s commitment to nourishing people and the planet, Whole Foods Market Foundation provides funding to innovative collaborators who are transforming lives across the globe. One tangible way the Foundation accomplishes this mission is through the work of Whole Planet, a pillar dedicated to helping micro-entrepreneurs and smallholder farmers living […]

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by Angus Cann on September 16, 2024

This is Ayeya

For more than 20 years, Olow-n’djo Tchalla has been on a mission; to build a “virtuous circle” between doing well as a business and doing good in the world. His deep connection to these communities allows him to source local ingredients and materials, preserve cultural knowledge, and empower more than 5,000 co-operative members across West […]

Filed Under: Communities, New Story, Non-Perishables, Quality Standards, Sustainability Tagged With: africa, artisinal, authentic, black soap, direct sourcing, equitable sourcing, fair trade, home goods, responsible sourcing, shea butter, soap, standards

by Angus Cann on July 2, 2024

Elevated Sourcing

Looking at the international agriculture industry as a whole, it’s easy to see that issues abound. When facing damaged ecosystems, worker welfare concerns ,and unsustainable sourcing practices, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. What can any one person do? But that’s just it; no one person can solve these problems. It’s going to take all of us, […]

Filed Under: Communities, Experts, New Story, Perishables, Quality Standards, Sustainability, Team Members Tagged With: africa, body care, equitable trade, palm oil, regenerative agriculture, responsible sourcing, standards, Whole Body

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