Every product starts in the hands of one person and potentially makes its way into the hands of millions. Along that journey, our Local and Emerging Brands team is behind the scenes, building the pathway to connect these products and the growing communities they serve. Whole Foods Market has a commitment toward local and emerging brands […]
core values
The Future of Food
Working closely with suppliers like Violife & their parent company Upfield helps us stay on top of trends and push the limits of what’s possible. Decarbonizing the global food system is going to require dynamic new ideas, and Violife is working everyday to put plant-based alternatives to conventional products onto our shelves.
It Starts At The Farm
At Whole Foods Market, we’re pretty excited about regenerative agriculture – farming and grazing practices that improve soil, enhance biodiversity, and increase carbon capture. We work with suppliers, scientists, experts, and other committed organizations to help evolve the growing, harvesting, and production of crops and livestock. At the heart of our commitment are relationships […]
Staying Small
When you purchase a product from a small family farm, you’re not just supporting that farm, you’re helping to keep entire communities vibrant and alive. Rural farming communities have been in decline for generations, and the time has come to put the focus back on the farmer. The choices we make in the grocery store […]
Code Green
At Whole Foods Market, we have a tremendous opportunity to reduce waste within our stores, minimize our impact on the planet, and support people in need within our local communities. The team at Whole Foods Market Williamsburg has used this program to form a local partnership with City Harvest and help nourish people in New […]
Growing Food Access
Each community has its own unique challenges to long-term fresh, healthy food access and nutrition education. Whole Cities is on a mission to improve individual and community health through collaborative partnerships, education, and broader access to nutritious foods. In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, the Whole Cities Community First Grant serves as a down payment […]