by Quality Standards Stories
Soli and ProvenSource
Soli and ProvenSource: blockchain technology and the ancient supply chain of frankincense By Julie Holloway Senior Technical Advisor, Bodycare Our Quality Standards have set the bar for growth and positive change in our stores but have also had a profound impact on the retail industry as a whole. In providing consistent feedback based on extensive…
Cooking Up What Comes Next
Cooking Up What Comes Next Our experienced experts take their jobs very seriously, spending their working hours collaborating with scientists, researchers, farmers, fishermen, chemists, and industry leaders to create our Quality Standards that consistently push the envelope. These standards aren’t static — they evolve constantly, just as we do. Because once we’ve raised the bar…
One Hook, One Line, One Fish
One Hook, One Line, One Fish Making an informed choice when buying seafood is easy when all you have in front of you are good options! If you want to know where your seafood comes from, you’ve come to the right place. We were the first national retailer to set rigorous sustainability and traceability requirements…
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work If you’re aiming for the highest quality, best tasting products on your shelves, then you’re going to need to work with amazing, innovative suppliers. That’s why we focus on building long-term, equitable relationships. It’s not just about the bottom line; it’s about building relationships that benefit all stakeholders – our…
Cheese Is Our Love Language
Cheese Is Our Love Language We’re serious about cheese! Our industry-leading cheese experts personally select the best cheeses in the world for our stores – from our number one best-selling Parmigiano Reggiano down to our most exclusive small-batch artisanal products, the cheeses that they bring to our cheese department are some of the most award-winning,…
This is Sourced For Good
This is Sourced For Good In 2007 we launched Whole Trade Guarantee – a certification program dedicated to empowering farmworkers, building community, and fostering environmental stewardship. In the years since then, we’ve raised millions of dollars to empower thousands of farmworkers and their families, all around the globe. Therefore we are continuing to build on that…
