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Shopping at Whole Foods Market is so “Chocolate Bar,” May 22

2013-05-15T22:13:05+00:00

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 15, 2013) – Whole Foods Market is hoping to add a sweet page to Dylan Siegel’s story. Through his book, “Chocolate Bar,” the six-year-old is working to raise money for research to find a cure for his best friend, Jonah Pournazarian’s rare liver disease. To help further that cause on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Whole Foods Market’s Sherman Oaks West and Tarzana stores will be hosting a Community Support Day where five percent of all net sales will benefit the “Chocolate Bar” book nonprofit organization.

Animal Welfare Week kicks off summer grilling season at Whole Foods Market®

2013-05-14T21:18:06+00:00

To recognize farmers and ranchers that raise animals with respect, Whole Foods Market is celebrating May 20-27 as Animal Welfare Week.

Flock to Whole Foods Market’s Whole Chicken Sale, This Friday

2013-05-14T18:29:28+00:00

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 14, 2013) – Whole Foods Market is pecking down the prices on its whole chickens for one day only. On Friday, May 17, shoppers in Whole Foods Market’s Southern Pacific region – which includes stores throughout Arizona, Southern California and Nevada – will have the opportunity to purchase Pitman Family Farms’ whole fryer chicken for just 99 cents per pound (regular price $2.79 per pound). In Hawai‘i, birds will be on sale for $1.59 per pound (regular $3.29 per pound).

Whole Foods Market to Open its Doors in Danbury, CT, May 17, 2013

2013-05-14T11:00:08+00:00

Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM), the world’s leading natural and organic foods supermarket, is opening its ninth Connecticut location on Friday, May 17th at 9:00AM in Danbury, CT. The new store at 5C Sugar Hollow Road in the Shops at Marcus Dairy is located directly across from the Danbury Fair Mall. The store opening celebrations will kick-off with a traditional bread breaking ceremony at 8:30 a.m. followed by storewide tastings, vendor sampling, special sale items, giveaways and other events for all ages.

Whole Foods Market® is Brewing a Combo to Crave for American Craft Beer Week

2013-05-10T21:59:29+00:00

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 10, 2013) – The mother of all beer weeks is back, and Whole Foods Market is raising a glass to American Craft Beer Week with a special beer and pizza promotion on Sunday, May 19, 2013. At select Whole Foods Market stores in the Southern Pacific region, shoppers can have a seat at an in-store bar and indulge in an assortment of full-flavored craft beers on draft at 25 percent off and a delicious 16-inch made-to-order cheese pizza for just $9.99.

Whole Foods Market® confirms new lease in Mobile, Alabama

2013-05-10T16:30:50+00:00

MOBILE, Ala. (May 9, 2013) – Whole Foods Market (NASDAQ: WFM) announces it has signed a lease in Mobile, Alabama. The 35,000 square-foot store is slated to open mid-year 2015. Whole Foods Market’s presence in Alabama includes an existing store in Birmingham.

Weekend Sale: Fair Trade products featured this weekend to honor World Fair Trade Day

2013-05-08T18:11:22+00:00

In celebration of World Fair Trade Day on May 11, Whole Foods Market is featuring its wide array of fair trade certified products with a sale this coming weekend from Friday, May 10 to Sunday, May 12. The natural and organic grocer will be offering discounts (of up to 25 percent) and bundle deals on more than 185 fair trade certified items, with a focus on fully-dedicated products – products that source all possible ingredients as fair trade.

Whole Foods Market® reveals winners of its 2013 Non-Perishable Supplier Awards

2013-05-08T15:14:40+00:00

Whole Foods Market recognized the winners of its 2013 Supplier Awards, spotlighting natural and organic suppliers who best exemplify the grocer’s mission and core values.

Dark Rye wins James Beard award for Group Food Blog

2013-05-07T12:00:47+00:00

Dark Rye, an online magazine from Whole Foods Market, won best Group Food Blog at the James Beard Foundation’s Book, Broadcast & Journalism Awards in New York City on May 3.

Twelve-year-old Coral Springs boy designs tote bags for Whole Foods Market

2013-05-02T16:22:53+00:00

Art is a unique expression, and one that 12-year-old Jordan Hessler takes seriously, especially now that his artistic expression is gracing the front of tote bags being sold at Whole Foods Market.