Whole Foods Names Supplier All Stars
Whole Foods Market today announced the recipients of its Supplier All-Star Awards for 2023. The 16 brands recognized exemplify excellence through quality, innovation, value, and sustainability, while enhancing the shopping experience in stores across the country and supporting Whole Foods Market’s purpose to nourish people and the planet, according to the retailer.
SFA member companies Atlantic Sea Farms, Dr. Bronner’s, Foodmatch, and Forever Cheese have been named to the list.
Recipients are selected by a team of Whole Foods Market leaders, category experts, and merchants, spanning all departments and product categories, including private label, produce, specialty, seafood, meat, grocery, culinary, and Whole Body. The list includes:
- ALOHA
- Amylu Foods
- Atlantic Sea Farms -
- Bridor
- Chelten House
- Dr. Bronner’s
- FOODMatch
- Forever Cheese
- Happy Dirt
- Health-Ade
- LaBelle Patrimoine
- Lundberg Family Farms
- Pacific Seafood
- Rainier Fruit Co
- Siete Family Foods
- Wölffer Estate Vineyard
This year’s awardees represent a diverse array of brands, ranging from 4 to 40 years on the retailer’s shelves.
“We are proud to shine a spotlight on this committed group of suppliers and the remarkable contributions they’ve made to enriching our customer’s shopping experiences, advancing our purpose, and pushing the boundaries of excellence within the industry,” said Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief merchandising and marketing officer at Whole Foods Market, in a statement. “These suppliers embody the spirit of collaboration and innovation that Whole Foods Market was built upon more than 40 years ago. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s Supplier All-Stars for their well-deserved recognition.”