Supermarkets “The most impressive thing about Whole Foods is the scale,” said one judge. “The celebration of food, showcasing of suppliers, sumptuous visuals and obvious sensory appeal is one thing in a handful of stores. Doing it across a planned 1,000 stores is another.” With annual growth of 12.5% since 2008, America’s first national certified organic grocer, started in 1980 in Austin, Texas, now has more than 350 stores across the US and UK. 

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