Albertsons Companies

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. We operate stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia under 20 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs, as well as meal kit company Plated based in New York City. Albertsons Companies is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2018 alone, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the company gave $262 million in food and financial support. These efforts helped millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities and veterans’ outreach.

Statement of support

"Albertsons Companies is thrilled to join the Sustainable Coffee Challenge and to continue to expand our commitment to improve livelihoods and the environment through responsibly sourcing our O Organics® coffee." Chad Coester, Albertsons Companies Own Brands Senior Vice President

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Partner Since September 2019

Our Commitments

By mid-2020, 100 percent of Albertsons Companies’ O Organics® coffee will be certified sustainable according to the Fair Trade USA standard or an equivalent.

In partnership with: Fair Trade USA and possibly others

Update

August 4, 2020

Albertsons Companies’ O Organics® coffee is now 100 percent certified sustainable by Fair Trade USA. Customers can enjoy their morning coffee knowing that with each cup they’re helping farmers and the environment. O Organics Fair Trade Certified coffee has generated more than $2.5M in Community Development Funds since the program began to support coffee farmers and their communities.

Organic from the source, O Organics provides purity you can trust. Each product carries the USDA-certified organic label. O Organics coffee is available however you buy your coffee, be it whole bean, ground, instant, or coffee pod packages ranging from small 10-count to 72-count Family Packs. Find them all exclusively at Albertsons Companies stores, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Tom Thumb, Randalls, ACME Markets, Shaw’s, Star Market, and others.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • Responsible Consumption and Production
Status 100% complete
Target date 2020
Countries targeted Global