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Trends move quickly, but one thing that will never go out of favor is good food that's good for you.   Working with supplier partner Violife and parent company Upfield, we're always learning what's new and up next in the world of plant-based alternatives so we can bring them to our shelves and your homes. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gDkhcgQE #NourishPeople #NourishPlanet #NourishWellbeing #TeamWFM

💚 Our 2023 Impact Report is here 💚 Building on decades of effort and investment, 2023 was a year full of big wins and substantial impact. We reduced our waste, strengthened our communities, doubled down our longstanding support of climate-smart agriculture, made strides in promoting Team Member growth and happiness and banned more unacceptable ingredients from our shelves. Click on the link below to view our full report and learn more about our progress and the incredible people behind it. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gevFeNwk #Sustainability #ESG #NourishPurpose #TeamWFM

#ICYMI: Huntington Station just joined the party 🎉 Last week we had the pleasure of opening the new 43,916-square-foot store in Long Island, NY — our seventh in the neighborhood. Some of our highlights from the day: 😋 Welcoming more than 300 customers with coffee and pastries from local favorites Sail Away Coffee Co. and Abe's 🚐 Donating a Nourishing our Neighborhoods van to We All We Got, Inc. and filling it with products in our Stuff the Van event to aid their local food rescue efforts 🥕 Stocking aisles with an array of certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, with more than 11 local farms and suppliers, like Tucker Farms and Cranbury Fields 🍞 Getting well-acquainted with the Bakery department, including local pastry offerings from Balthazar, pita bread from Angel Bakeries and muffins from Abe's 🍺 Browsing the extensive selection of craft beers and local suppliers, such as Money IPA from Barrier Brewing, Sun Up IPA from TALEA Beer Co., and Rose Cider from Sand City Brewing. 💚 Round of applause to all the Team Members, Store Team Leader Luis Alvarado and Associate Store Team Leaders Daniel Metzger and Zearyl Moore for a fun day Read more about the opening day: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gqR8U8Zk #NourishPeople #NourishPlanet #NourishConnection #NourishGrowth #TeamWFM

“I studied finance and economics in college and was immediately drawn to social entrepreneurship, anchored around the concept that business can be a force for good in the world. I began my career working for a fair trade retail start-up in Uganda and moved to Austin to work for a similar, eco-friendly women's retail brand. It was an incredible learning experience to play a role in starting a new business — from operations to production to management. The most rewarding part was directly seeing the impact on the lives of the various artisans who made our products.   After about eight years of working in start-ups, I was ready for a different experience that still championed social impact and immediately saw Whole Foods Market as an ideal place to land. The more I learned about their Purpose to nourish people and the planet, the more excited I got at the prospect of working here. I joined the team in 2018 as a Senior Analyst of Business Process Improvement. I have since learned so much about the organization and how to support change within the business as we took on new challenges, tools and processes. After leading a team of project managers within the Merchandising team, I had the opportunity to move over to Sustainability as the Principal Program Manager. These past two years have perfectly combined my passions and skills: I get to work with brilliant, sincerely wonderful people and help them operationalize their strategies.   I feel so fortunate to have a role that is as stimulating as it is impactful. I get to touch many areas that are material to our impact, from projects on food waste reduction to climate impact within our supply chain to reducing plastic in our stores. We'll be sharing our annual Impact Report next week: It's like a compilation of our 'Greatest Hits' throughout the year, and our teams reflect on the challenges we faced and celebrate all the small and big wins we achieved. I can't wait for everyone to see our collective efforts in building a more sustainable tomorrow!"   - Cameron Crake, Principal Program Manager #Sustainability #NourishPeople #NourishWellbeing #TeamWFM

"My path to Whole Foods Market has been as surprisingly delightful as the products on our shelves. After earning my MBA from Florida A&M, I embarked on a product management odyssey where I focused on refining user experiences. My journey continued through leadership roles at purpose-driven companies where I championed technology in service of daily life to create seamless, delightful moments for customers.   Joining Whole Foods' Digital Product Management team is like joining Team Possible! It’s a canvas to reimagine how we connect people with nutritious food. We're not just enhancing the grocery shopping experience — we're redefining how convenient access to healthy choices can be.   In my short time here, the commitment to sustainability and wellness that permeates every aspect of our operations has resonated with me. It’s thrilling to be at the forefront of a movement that is quite literally energizing. I look forward to integrating Whole Foods' Purpose of nourishing people and the planet into every digital interaction." - Mikal Lewis, Executive Leader of Digital Product Management #Product #NourishPeople #NourishWellbeing #TeamWFM