AUSTIN, Texas (April 10, 2024) – Whole Foods Market, headquartered in Austin, Texas, has announced the recipients of its prestigious Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023. Sixteen outstanding brands have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to the grocery chain, demonstrating excellence in areas such as product quality, groundbreaking innovation, remarkable value, and a strong commitment to sustainability. These All-Star suppliers significantly enhance the shopping experience at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide, while also supporting the company’s core mission to nourish both people and the planet.
This year’s award winners represent a diverse group of brands, some of which have been partners with Whole Foods Market for as little as four years, and others for as long as forty years. As Whole Foods Market, an Austin-founded company, marks the 12th anniversary of these Supplier All-Star Awards, it reaffirms its long-standing dedication to acknowledging and celebrating the vital partnerships it holds with its suppliers.
“We are incredibly proud to recognize this dedicated group of suppliers and the significant impact they have made in enriching our customers’ shopping experiences. They are instrumental in helping us advance our purpose, and consistently push the boundaries of excellence within the natural and organic food industry,” stated Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer at Whole Foods Market. “These suppliers truly embody the collaborative and innovative spirit upon which Whole Foods Market was founded over four decades ago right here in Austin. We offer our sincere congratulations to each of this year’s Supplier All-Stars for this well-deserved recognition.”
The recipients of the annual Supplier All-Star Awards are carefully selected by a dedicated team of Whole Foods Market leaders. This team includes category experts and experienced merchants from across all departments and product categories within the store, from Private Label and Produce to Specialty, Seafood, Meat, Grocery, Culinary, and Whole Body. This comprehensive selection process ensures that brands from all areas of the store are considered for this high honor.
About Whole Foods Market, based in Austin:
Whole Foods Market, established in Austin in 1980, stands as a global leader in the natural and organic foods retail sector. It proudly holds the distinction of being the first certified organic national grocer in the United States. As a key part of Amazon’s Worldwide Grocery Stores portfolio, Whole Foods Market currently operates over 530 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For further information about Whole Foods Market and its commitment to quality and supplier partnerships, please visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/.
