Whole Foods Market: Beyond The Board
Whole Foods Market: Beyond The Board
Podcast Description
Beyond the Board is a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. New episodes will be released regularly, featuring conversations about innovation, perseverance and meaningful impact on food and agriculture. The podcast will feature a rotating cast of hosts from Whole Foods Market's leadership team, including CEO Jason Buechel, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio.
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The podcast focuses on innovation, perseverance, and meaningful impact within the food and agriculture sectors, with episodes highlighting topics such as the future of sustainable food systems and the role of community leaders in policy making, including conversations with entrepreneurs and changemakers.
Beyond the Board is a new podcast storytelling series that spotlights different guests — from founders of major brands to up-and-coming suppliers as well as community leaders and policy makers — all working to nourish people and the planet. New episodes will be released regularly, featuring conversations about innovation, perseverance and meaningful impact on food and agriculture. The podcast will feature a rotating cast of hosts from Whole Foods Market’s leadership team, including CEO Jason Buechel, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer Sonya Gafsi Oblisk and Senior Vice President of Merchandising Alyssa Vescio.
Join us for an inspiring discussion with Paul Lightfoot, who joined Patagonia Provisions in pursuit of a mission that perfectly aligned with his personal manifesto: saving our home planet through revolutionary food systems. In this episode, Lightfoot reveals how Patagonia’s expansion into food emerged from their environmental commitment, built upon three essential pillars: superior taste, optimal nutrition, and minimal environmental impact.
Discover the undeniable alignment between Patagonia Provisions and Whole Foods Market, exemplified by their collaboration on an organic, non-alcoholic Golden Brew made with perennial plants, and the exclusive launch of their wild pink salmon – a product that showcases both the challenges and opportunities in sustainable seafood sourcing.
Lightfoot delves into the significance of Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) labeling and its impact on consumer trust, while sharing Patagonia Provisions’ groundbreaking work in regenerative bison farming. Learn about their latest ROC products, from bison meat sticks to crackers, and understand how individual food choices can contribute to planetary health.
This episode offers valuable insights into best practices in sustainable food sourcing and demonstrates how business can be a powerful force for environmental stewardship.
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