Beyond the Numbers
Check out some quarterly highlights of the Whole Foods Market story — beyond the numbers.
New Store Openings
Glen Mills, PA - 3/14/2012
Lynnwood, WA - 3/15/2012
Pembroke Pines, FL - 3/28/2012
Products/Quality Standards/Differentiation
Catch the reel big news: no more red-rated seafood
As of Earth Day (April 22), Whole Foods Market will no longer carry red-rated wild seafood as a way of supporting healthier oceans and helping to reverse overfishing trends.
More information here: http://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/news/whole-foods-market-to-stop-selling-red-rated-seafood
Recognition
John Mackey named one of the 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time by FORTUNE
Whole Foods Market ranked #28 on FORTUNE's Most Admired Companies List
Whole Foods Market named to "World's Most Ethical Companies" list
The Anti-Defamation League honored Whole Foods Market with the Torch of Liberty Award, which recognizes dedication to promoting diversity and equality and building respectful communities. Our team members speak passionately about what makes the culture at Whole Foods Market so uniquely diverse in this video.
Foundations
Whole Kids Foundation launches new Awesome Eats app
Whole Planet Foundation® raised $5.5 million during its five-week Prosperity Campaign. More than 180,000 poor individuals around the globe will have a chance to lift themselves out of poverty, thanks to our shoppers who donated to the campaign.
