Stockist Shout Out

There are several reasons why we are proud to be stocked by natural and organic food pioneer Whole Foods Market. Here are just a few … 

Their purpose

As Whole Foods state, they exist to “nourish people and the planet. We’re a purpose-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers.” 

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas by four local business owners determined to create a better kind of supermarket, the company has stayed true to its original purpose through both expansion and acquisition. This unfaltering commitment to their original cause and resulting positive impact is a huge source of inspiration to us.  

Their quality 

With industry-leading standards around animal welfare, responsible farming, sustainability, organic certification and quality, Whole Foods actually ban things that don’t meet their high expectations, 230 ingredients and counting! 

Sweeteners like Aspartame, Saccharin and Sucralose (pervasive in our confectionery industry too) have no place on their shelves. We applaud their steadfast standpoint and wish more big companies took the same approach. 

Their principles

Instead of waiting for someone else to sort it, Whole Foods regularly step up to create the change required first.  

In 2008 they were the first US store to stop using single-use plastic bags at checkout and in 2019 they were the first national grocer to eliminate plastic straws from their shops completely. 

Every year they donate thousands of meals worth of perishable and non-perishable food to local food banks and food rescue agencies across London. Individual stores also participate in food waste diversion and recycling programs. 

This can-do, get-it-done attitude aligns with our own brand values and approach to plastic pollution and waste.  

Hop over to https://www.wholefoodsmarket.co.uk/ to find out more about this brilliant brand.