Purchases with Purpose

Lundberg Family Farms is committed to reducing their carbon footprint while increasing their positive impact on the planet. Their Regenerative Organic Certified rice is grown sustainably to benefit soil health, animal welfare and social fairness. Cover crops in some of their fields provide a nesting habit for ducks; in others, recycled water nourishes endangered salmon populations.

Founded by Steven Smith, co-founder of Stash Tea and TAZO Tea, Steven Smith Teamaker sources high-quality ingredients directly from gardens employing sustainable growing practices. These premium teas are handcrafted, blended and packed in very small batches to carefully preserve their whole-leaf quality. The tea sachets themselves do not contain nylon, PET plastics, glue or staples.

From family-owned La Fermière comes an all natural, rich, creamy whole-milk French yogurt made without artificial colors or additives, preservatives, chemical stabilizers or high-fructose corn syrup. Crafted from rBGH-free milk, La Fermière is available in Vanilla Bean, Orange Blossom Honey, Pressed Lemon and Mango Passion Fruit flavors and comes in an eco-friendly glass jar or La Fermière's signature lavender terracotta pot.

Nichols Farms is a fourth-generation family farm in California's San Joaquin Valley. They employ solar power, water recycling, solid waste composting and material recycling to help ensure environmental sustainability. Look for several uniquely delicious flavors and styles of their organic, Non-GMO Project verified pistachios in the Snack Aisle. 

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, 18 Chestnuts works with local farmers to source as many local ingredients as they can, strengthening community and ensuring sustainability in the production of their gourmet soups. Packed in recyclable glass jars, these gluten-free, vegan heat-and-eat soups are crafted with fresh veggies, ripe fruits and beneficial spices to provide maximum nutrient density and rich flavor profiles.

Ocean's Halo pairs organic rice noodles, organic dried veggies and organic seasonings to create delicious gluten-free and vegan pho and ramen bowls that are ready in just 4 minutes. Simply add water and microwave in their eco-friendly plant-fiber bowls. Two percent of Ocean Halo's profits go to organizations that support ocean conservation.

Non-GMO Project verified ¡Ya Oaxaca! (pronounced yah wah-HAH-kuh) makes gluten-free and vegan heat-and-serve traditional mole sauces from time-honored, traditional recipes. Mole Negro offers a well-balanced, rich and layered chile flavor. Mole Rojo has a brighter, slightly spicier chile flavor. Brush these versatile sauces on beef or chicken, use them to braise veggies or drizzle them on tacos.

Fillo's vegan, Non-GMO Project verified Walking Tamales Corn Bars are made with clean, simple ingredients. Enjoy them anywhere, anytime, right out of the package or warmed. They’re available in three delicious flavors: mild Bean Salsa Verde, medium Bean Salsa Roja and spicy Bean Salsa Habanero. Look for them in the Global Foods Section.

Locally produced in Hudson, Wisconsin, JoMamma's vegan, gluten and fat-free salsas are available in six bold flavors. Whether hearty and savory, smoky and spicy, or tangy and vibrant, JoMomma's makes a salsa for everyone.

Chef Peter Hoff of NOLO's Kitchen & Bar in Minneapolis says his Yum Yum Sauce started out as a topper on the restaurant’s breakfast fried rice, but guests were soon putting it on everything, plus asking for more to take home. This creamy, complex, locally bottled, craveable condiment is great on chicken, shrimp, tacos, fries and much more.