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 […]
responsible sourcing
The White Moustache
How do you preserve a culture when you’re forced to leave the country you call home? For The White Moustache, it means preserving a painstaking, but loving process rooted in the family’s Persian and Zoroastrian heritage. It means eschewing conventional norms of how we produce food, while enhancing flavor, richness, and legacy. In this Whole […]
Sourced With Integrity
Every day our experts are hard at work; exploring culinary trends, building relationships with the best suppliers in the world, continuously exploring what’s possible, working passionately to create products that not only taste delicious, but also are on the cutting edge of culinary, flavor and ingredient trends, all while adhering to Whole Foods Market’s rigorous […]
Brighter Future
When you’re walking down the aisles or browsing through the produce bins at the grocery store, it can be hard to tell what you’re actually buying. Where did it come from, who grew it, what is the impact on the local community and environment? Well, the Sourced for Good Program aims to tell that story […]
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, […]