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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A Noble Plant: Coffee Sourcing at Whole Foods Market
As a 20-year veteran of the coffee industry, Kelly Amoroso brings an incredible depth and breadth of knowledge about the coffee and tea industries to her role as Senior Buyer. But it’s her passion for coffee and tea producers that drew her to Whole Foods Market. Our sourcing philosophy pushes us to use coffee and […]
Behind the Scenes of Palm Sourcing
Did you know that palm oil is the most used vegetable oil on the planet? That creates a big supply chain with some big problems, but allows for some big opportunities. In recent years, palm oil has become associated with deforestation, habitat destruction, pollution and CO2 emissions, and human rights risks. But here at Whole Foods […]