Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market has named the recipients of its annual Supplier All-Star Awards, recognizing 16 brands aligned with the grocer’s core values.
This year’s recipients represent an array of emerging and established brands that have made a mark during their two to 30 years on the retailer’s shelves.
They include Acme Smoked Fish Co.; Aurora Organic Dairy; Café Spice; Driscoll’s; E&E Foods Inc.; Golden West Food Group; Homegrown Organic Farms; Jovial Foods Inc.; Laoban; Siggi’s; TCHO; Teton Waters Ranch; The Campbell’s Co.; Tony’s Chocolonely; Vive Organic; and Willamette Valley Pie Co.
“Each of these Supplier All-Stars brings something truly special to our shelves – whether it’s raising the bar on quality, driving innovation or helping deliver more value to our customers,” said Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief merchandising and marketing officer.
“We are proud to honor these suppliers and their contributions to Whole Foods Market in 2024, and look forward to seeing what’s next for them in the year ahead.”
The award recipients are handpicked by a team of Whole Foods Market leaders, category experts, sourcing leaders and foragers, spanning all departments and product categories.
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