Whole Foods Market seeks local suppliers for new stores
Whole Foods Market seeks local suppliers for new stores
Whole Foods Market is looking for unique products from local growers and producers to feature in five upcoming stores in the Mid-Atlantic Region. 
Whole Foods Market defines local products as grown or produced within 100 miles of a store, or within the same state as a store. All three Pennsylvania locations, as well as the H Street and Pentagon City locations, are seeking a variety of products, from grocery and specialty items to produce, meat and seafood, to body care and lifestyle goods. Across the U.S., Whole Foods Market stores source from more than 6,500 local suppliers.
“Showcasing local supplier partners from within our communities is a core value of Whole Foods Market,” Julia Obici, vice president of purchasing for Whole Foods Market’s Mid-Atlantic Region, said in a press release. “We can’t wait to see what Philadelphia; [Greater Pennsylvania; Washington, DC; Maryland; and Virginia] artisans, food entrepreneurs and growers have to share with our customers.”
The submission deadline for three upcoming Pennsylvania stores is Wednesday, April 6, while the deadline for new locations in H Street, Washington, DC, and Pentagon City, VA, is April 8. Interested suppliers can submit information online at www.wholefoodsmarket.com/malocal.
