Whole Foods Market, Inc.
Industry: Retail/Grocery

Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market® is now the world's largest retailer of natural and organic foods, with 147 stores in North America. To date Whole Foods Market remains uniquely mission driven: We're highly selective about what we sell, dedicated to stringent Quality Goals, and committed to sustainable agriculture.

Business Summary
Whole Foods Market, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of a chain of natural and organic food stores. As of July 3, 2005, it operated 170 stores in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The company’s product categories include seafood, grocery, meat and poultry, bakery, prepared foods and catering, specialty (beer, wine, and cheese), whole body (nutritional supplements, vitamins, body care, and educational products), floral, pet products, and household products. It also offers specialty and organic coffees and teas. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Austin, Texas.

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