Complete food items market Emphasizing the dedication and passion of the brand to support new, local and emerging brands, open the application process for its 2025 local and emerging accelerating program (Leap). Launched in 2022, the initiative promotes mentarships for Kohrast members with Hole Foods Market experts, providing educational opportunities and provides direct financial assistance ability to participants. The products of Leap Cohort members are also considered for shelf placement at selected Hole Foods Market Stores, completing the six -month program.
Selected participants for initial development will undergo a 12-week educational course. Once completed, the participants will be considered for placements on grocery shelves in their home city or area. They will also be eligible for $ 25,000 equity investment from a donor-clashed fund managed by the Austin Community Foundation, with income benefiting the Hole Foods Market Foundation.
In 2023, the Hole Foods Market introduced a second leap kohort, “on the verge” to deepen opportunities with local and emerging suppliers at the currently selected Hole Foods Market Stores and deepen opportunities. These brands demonstrate severe growth ability, take into account trends and whole foods align with market values and preferences.
Participants on the verge have been officially selected for 2025 after being enrolled by Hole Foods Market Merchants and Foreigners. Selected suppliers include Bon Appésweet, Chuza, Fond Bone Broth, MIMI CHENG’s, NUFS, Pricklee Cactus Water, Tamalitoz by Sugar Rox, Trujoy Diogurt, Umaro FODS and Ziba Foods.
Evergreen, established by Emily Grodon in Chicago, creates frozen wafles with additional nutrition. Evergreen initially launched Hole Foods Market Stores in Illinois in March 2020. In January 2025, Evergreen launched the national level at the Hole Foods Market Stores after completing 2024 at the Verge Corort.
