Brands need to focus on authenticity and not try to appeal to everyone to win in this space, a panel of former Whole Foods leaders shared during a recent webinar.
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Brands need to focus on authenticity and not try to appeal to everyone to win in this space, a panel of former Whole Foods leaders shared during a recent webinar.
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Whole Foods made the request to suppliers during a virtual summit in December, as consumers continue to deal with inflation.
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Yaupon-infused beverages, produce-packed pastas, repurposed pulp and climate-conscious callouts are among the food trends expected to rise in popularity in the next year.
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One of the numerous changes is the introduction of palm-scanning devices, which allow for checkout-free shopping.
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John Mackey’s new venture, Health America, has raised $31M and counts Walter Robb, former co-CEO of Whole Foods Market, as a partner.
Read Article The program will include a 12-week curriculum, a yearlong mentorship with a Whole Foods Market regional buyer and access to additional supplier benefits to support growth.
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Speaking at The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum, Jason Buechel said one of his goals as the next CEO of Whole Foods Market is “to reconnect to many parts of our heritage as a company.”
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Called the Local and Emerging Accelerator Program, it will offer mentorship directly from Whole Foods Market experts and the potential for financial support to promote business growth.
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Functional beverages made with prebiotics and botanicals, buzz-less spirits, yuzu and Reducetarianism are among the food influences expected to rise in popularity in the next year.
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New data from Placer.ai tracking foot traffic at America’s leading food retailers shows that traffic at Whole Foods – while rebounding – remains lower than it was in 2019, while many rival grocers have staged a stronger recovery.
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In a letter to team members the other day, Whole Foods said that it is merging its global and regional merchandising teams into a single team that will support purchasing across the entire company.
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This exclusive third-party certification program aims to support responsible sourcing by providing tangible improvements in farmworkers’ lives, strengthening worker communities and promoting environmental stewardship.
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Despite the logistical prowess of Amazon, Whole Foods Market extended its distribution partnership with UNFI until 2027.
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Upcycled foods, alternative oils and more sophisticated baby foods top the list for what will be hot in the coming year.
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In an interview with Bloomberg, Whole Foods Market CEO John Mackey said that online sales have surged during the pandemic and some of those shoppers will return to stores when they feel safe again.
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In Brooklyn, the Amazon-owned grocery chain opened its first permanent online-only store to fulfill orders for grocery delivery.
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While online sales were booming, physical store sales experienced a revenue drop of 13% to $3.8 billion during Q2.
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As the protests continue, Whole Foods maintains its policy of prohibiting employee clothing with wording that is not related to the company.
Read Article So far, the company has already converted six stores — New York City (Bryant Park), San Francisco (SOMA), Baltimore, Austin, Chicago (near DePaul University) and Colorado (Castle Rock).
Read Article Online grocery shopping demand is so great during this coronavirus pandemic that some Whole Foods Market and Kroger stores are being turned into fulfillment centers.
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Some retailers have temporarily increased wages or offered bonuses, but Whole Foods, Instacart and Amazon workers have planned walkouts this week to demand safer working conditions.
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It has been reported that supplier and weather-related issues are to blame for food shortages at some Whole Foods stores.
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Marine Corps Sergeant Colin Archipley and his wife Karen say Whole Foods Market broke their contract and nearly shattered their dreams of running a successful organic hydroponic farm.
Dave Chapman, Executive Director of The Real Organic Project, an organization that fights against hydroponics being allowed in organic, gives his take on the matter.
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At NOSH Live, the Vice President of Grocery, Dan Epley, said that the company is staying away from CBD ingestibles because of its legality.
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