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Whole Planet Foundation® launches “Make Change. Not Waste.” green lifestyle mobile application
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Shoppers satisfy sweet cravings and growers’ needs with Haitian mangos
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Whole Foods Market® greens-up cleaning aisle
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Guarantee a Happy Mother’s Day with Whole Trade™ flowers
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“WATERSHED” debuts at Whole Foods Market® Do Something Reel™ Online Film Festival
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Catch the reel big news: no more red-rated seafood
Latest Companywide News Releases
Whole Planet Foundation and BlueAvocado have launched a “Make Change. Not Waste.” mobile iPhone application that rewards Whole Foods Market® shoppers with coupons for green lifestyle actions, while raising awareness and funds for poverty alleviation.
Haiti’s Francis mango is back for a short six to eight weeks at Whole Foods Market. Starting now and for a limited time, shoppers will find this exclusive Fair Trade™ Certified fruit under the grocer’s Whole Trade program, which drives meaningful dollars into the struggling Haitian economy.
AUSTIN, Texas (May 3, 2012)—Just one year after launching its Eco-Scale rating system, more than 90 percent of the household cleaning products sales at Whole Foods Market pass its green cleaning test.
Meet the Experts
Joy Stoddard: Executive Partnership Development and Internal Programs Director, Whole Planet Foundation
Joy joined Whole Foods Market in 2000 and Whole Planet Foundation in 2006. She develops strategic partnerships, fundraises for microcredit, and connects Whole Foods Market shoppers, suppliers and team members to Whole Planet Foundation. Joy has been awarded All*Star five times, Team Member of the Year and numerous leadership recognitions. In her role as Southwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Trainer, Joy trained thousands of team members and supported 13 store openings, including the flagship location in Austin where she served as Team Member Services Team Leader.…
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Errol Schweizer: Senior Global Grocery Coordinator
As the senior global grocery coordinator, Errol plays a crucial role in setting Whole Foods Market apart from big-box food retailers. With more than 18 years of experience working in virtually every aspect of food retail -- from coordinating a CSA and co-op market and managing overnight stock crews to running the helm of Whole Foods Market’s Global Grocery program -- Errol knows what makes a product stand out on the shelf. Throughout his decade at the company, Errol has brought thousands of the industry’s culinary finds and foodie treasures to Whole Foods Market’s grocery aisles. When it comes to staying ahead of consumer…
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Jim Speirs: Global Vice President of Procurement – Non-Perishables
Jim Speirs grew up and worked in virtually every capacity of a Southern California family-owned supermarket chain. He then spent ten years running a natural foods company in Los Angeles before joining Whole Foods Market in 1993. Since that time he has worked in various operations and purchasing leadership positions in numerous parts of the country. With over 35 years in the retail grocery industry, Jim shares a lifetime of knowledge and expertise with the global office at Whole Foods Market.
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David Pilat: Global Seafood Buyer
David Pilat has accumulated a wealth of seafood knowledge and experience having worked in several stores, four regions, and Whole Foods Market’s own seafood processing facility in Pigeon Cove based in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Now serving as the Company’s global seafood coordinator, he is in his second decade with Whole Foods Market and has become a world class expert in his field. Salt water runs in his veins!
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Joe Dickson: Food, Organic and Environmental Quality Standards Coordinator
Joe Dickson began his career at Whole Foods Market more than 10 years ago working on the North Atlantic regional marketing team. In 2004, he moved to the national headquarters in Austin to join the company’s quality standards team as the food, organic and environmental quality standards coordinator. Joe is responsible for developing and maintaining standards for natural food, bodycare and food policy issues, including organic agriculture and genetically engineered crops. He also works with Whole Foods Market stores to maintain the company’s status as the first national certified organic retailer. Joe sits…
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Jody Villeco: Food and Nutrition Quality Standards Coordinator
Jody Villecco is responsible for researching, coordinating and maintaining the Quality Standards at Whole Foods Market. Her duties include developing and communicating the Company’s Quality Standards, keeping the Company current with nutritional and regulatory issues, reviewing health claims, and supporting the marketing and media relations teams. Jody started with Whole Foods Market in 1997, working for the dietary supplement arm Amrion where she formulated nutritional supplement products, compiled research summaries and conducted nationwide training sessions on nutrition and herbs. Previously, Jody was a nutritionist in…
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John Walker: Senior Global Produce Coordinator
A Team Member since 1997, John Walker leads the Global Produce Team for Whole Foods Market. His passion for produce began as a young child, growing up surrounded by fresh fruits and vegetables. Through his 20 years in the produce industry, John greatly enjoyed working in the stores to help get shoppers excited about produce, inspiring them to appreciate the color, texture, flavor and beauty that fresh fruit and vegetables have to offer. Now on the global team, he keeps track of trends through working closely with region and store-level experts, and also traveling all over the world to experience the local food culture and work directly with…
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