Whole Foods Market is an American grocery chain focusing on natural and organic products, quality standards, and transparency. Founded in 1980, it operates over 450 stores across North America and the United Kingdom. The company is committed to offering products free from artificial preservatives, colors, flavors, sweeteners, and hydrogenated fats. It works closely with suppliers who meet its strict quality standards, and shares that information with customers.
Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market has become an industry leader with 91,000 employees and an annual revenue of $16 billion. John MacKey serves as the CEO of the company. Whole Foods Market is known for its diverse workforce, with a significant percentage of female and ethnic minority employees and a high proportion of Democratic Party members among its staff. Employees tend to stay with the company for an average of 4.2 years.
