Brief Description:
Whole Foods Market Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of natural and organic food supermarkets. The company offers seafood, grocery, meat and poultry, bakery, prepared foods and catering, coffee and tea, nutritional supplements, and vitamins. It also offers specialty products, such as beer, wine, and cheese; and body care and educational products, such as books, as well as floral, pet, and household products. As of September 27, 2009, the company operated 284 stores comprising 273 stores in 38 U.S. states and the District of Columbia; 6 stores in Canada; and 5 stores in the United Kingdom.