Rick’s Picks is an award-winning collection of the most exciting pickles around that started with Whole Foods Market in 2005 and became a national brand in 2009. From now through July 16, Rick’s Picks will donate five cents to Whole Planet Foundation for each jar of The People’s Pickle, Hotties …
PACT’s Trip to India
Thanks to Jeff from PACT for contributing this post. Hi! I’m Jeff Denby, co-founder of PACT. We make super soft organic cotton essentials featuring limited edition colorful prints, designed for an unbelievably comfortable fit all day long. And we proudly sell our entire line at Whole Foods Market. In April …
Vita Coco Gives Opportunity Around the Globe
Thank you to Vita Coco for contributing to this post! Two guys meet two Brazilian women at a Lower East Side bar in New York. It sounds like the beginning of a joke but it’s actually the beginning of the Vita Coco brand. Since that fateful evening in 2004, Vita …
Beehive Cheese to Fund Poverty Alleviation around the Globe
Just two weeks ago and on the heels of our 2013 Prosperity Campaign, we announced our new 57th project country of Mongolia. We would not be able to continue expanding into more project endeavors and new countries without the tremendous support from Whole Foods Market and its Team Members and …
Making a Different through Hommus
Thanks to Aimee from Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc. for this blog post. Each morning, as I walk into the Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods, Inc.’s corporate headquarters in Ward Hill, MA, the distinct scent of steamed chickpeas greets me. This morning, as walking up the granite slated stairs of the Mediterranean-esque lobby …
Suja Juice Supports Whole Planet Foundation through Innovation
One of our newest Whole Foods Market supplier partners is Suja Juice, an organic, raw, Non-GMO verified fruit and vegetable blend beverage and cleanse program. What makes their products so unique is that all ingredients are gently cold pressed for the maximum yield of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, and each …
Naturtint raises over $1,500 for Whole Planet Foundation
A big thanks to Abigael from Naturtint for contributing this blog post. International Trade Routes of NY, Inc., importers of Naturtint Permanent hair color recently partnered with Whole Foods Market to help raise money for the Whole Planet Foundation. We are proud to announce that we collectively raised over $1500! …
Feelgoodz Supports Whole Planet Foundation with New CINNAFLOPZ
A huge thanks to Feelgoodz’ Kyle Berner for contributing to this post! It’s 9:30am in Surat Thani province, Thailand. In the States, most Americans are just getting started with their workday. Coffee brewing, eggs cooking, the full nine. Here in Thailand, however, the rubber farmers are wrapping up their workday. …
Celebrate Earth Month and Make an Impact with “Make Change, Not Waste™” App
In May 2012, Whole Planet Foundation and BlueAvocado joined forces to launch a “Make Change, Not Waste” mobile iPhone application that rewards Whole Foods Market shoppers with coupons for green lifestyle actions, while raising awareness and funds for poverty alleviation. The app, available to download for free in the iTunes …
Whole Planet Foundation’s Supplier Alliance for Microcredit Gives Opportunity Around the Globe
You have through March 31st to help us reach our 2013 Prosperity Campaign fundraising goal of raising $5.7 million by donating at your local Whole Foods Market store or online. So far, we have raised $4.22 million, which is so awesome! Your donation will help us give opportunity by funding …