Whole Foods Market

For 40 years, Whole Foods Market has been the world’s leading natural and organic foods retailer. As the first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market has more than 500 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. All food at Whole Foods Market must meet the company’s rigorous Quality Standards, which prohibit over 100 preservatives, flavors, colors, sweeteners and other ingredients commonly found in food. Whole Foods Market has long practiced and advanced environmental stewardship and continues to institute programs to support sustainable agriculture, animal welfare and ocean preservation.

Statement of support

“Whole Foods Market is thrilled to join the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, and proud to continue working with our suppliers and industry partners to responsibly source our 365 Everyday Value® branded coffee and ensure worker welfare and environmental protection in the global coffee supply chain.” – Mitchell Madoff, Vice President of Exclusive Brands at Whole Foods Market

Actor
Retailer
Action Networks
Partner Since September 2020

Our Commitments

By the end of 2020, all Whole Foods Market and 365 by Whole Foods Market packaged coffee will be ethically sourced and certified according to approved 3rd party standards.

Approved 3rd party certification programs include:

• Rainforest Alliance

• Fair Trade USA

• Fairtrade International

Update

July 2021

We are proud to have successfully transitioned all Whole Foods Market and 365 by Whole Foods Market packaged coffee to being ethically sourced and certified according to approved 3rd party standards.

Approved 3rd party certification programs include:

• Rainforest Alliance

• Fair Trade USA

• Fairtrade International

Status 100% complete
Target date 2020