More About: 'Regenerative-agriculture'
Behind the Scenes With the Team That Guides Our Industry-Leading Product Standards
When something seems obvious to you, you don’t always stop to think: Does everyone else know about this, too? While we’ve shared a bit about our ingredient standards before, we realized our members might not know about all of the people and the countless hours that go into maintaining our quality standards, the highest in ...
Our Regeneratively Grown EVOO Combines Tradition With Sustainability
Whether you’re an aspiring home cook or a full-fledged culinary expert, there’s one essential ingredient that counters and pantries across the globe have in common: olive oil, aka liquid gold. Our Regeneratively Grown Organic Olive Oil starts like all other olive oils do: with olives, those tiny yet mighty stone fruits that are often mistaken for ...
How to Spot Greenwashing (And How We Avoid It at Thrive Market)
Have you heard the term “greenwashing” before? It refers to products or companies that use marketing to appear like they’re good for the planet through the use of vague or misleading labels and identifiers or unregulated claims. While these products may seem like better options for your health and for the environment, they often don’t ...
ALOHA’s Thrive Market Exclusive Pa’akai Bar Supports Local Farms & Sustainability in Hawaii
The Hawaiian word Paʻakai can be split into two different root words: paʻa, which means “solidified”, and kai, which means “ocean water”. In the Hawaiian language, Paʻakai translates to “sea salt” — the solidified form of water from the sea. The second flavor in ALOHA’s special edition line carried at Thrive Market, the ALOHA Pa’akai ...
What is Biodiversity?
Some say that variety is the spice of life, but to environmental scientists, variety is the foundation of life. Biodiversity is a concept that refers to the wide, expansive variety of species that coexist within a specific area on Earth. Without biodiversity, we wouldn’t have drinkable water, food sources, clean air, or a whole bunch ...
Talking Biodynamic Farming (and Perfect Pork Chops) with Molly Chester of Apricot Lane Farms
Molly Chester is a farmer—a real-deal farmer, with 234 acres and the pigs to prove it—but like many people, she started out with just a tiny apartment and a tomato plant. Chester is a traditional foods chef and the co-founder of Apricot Lane Farms, the center of the 2018 documentary “The Biggest Little Farm“. In ...
How ALOHA’s New Kona Bar Supports Agriculture and Education in Hawaii
If you wanted to capture the flavors of Hawaii in a snack, you’d probably want to start with some of the island’s signature ingredients, like coconut, Kona coffee, and macadamia nuts.
KIND Almond Acres Initiative: A Kinder Way to Grow the Brand’s #1 Ingredient
This guest post was authored by KIND, one of our best-selling brands. KIND makes healthy snacks and bars with almonds, granola, and other nutrient-dense, wholesome ingredients. Announcing The KIND Almond Acres Initiative Almonds are our number one ingredient. We use millions of pounds of them each year, which is exactly why we’re focusing on understanding ...
Dr. Bronner’s Launches Regenerative Organic Certified™ to Help Fight Climate Change
In 1948, Emmanuel Bronner founded the now-iconic castile soap brand Dr. Bronner’s. Decades, later in 2003, Dr. Bronner’s became the largest personal care company to be certified USDA organic, during a time when greenwashing was rampant and true organic practices were largely misunderstood. “Emanuel Bronner was ahead of his time, making biodegradable soaps with simple, ...
Ancient Grains, Grown the Ancient Way
Quinoa, cacao, chia seeds, functional mushrooms…these popular health foods have deep roots in indigenous communities. But increasing demand and the resulting pressure to produce large volumes can lead to unsustainable agricultural practices that have negative impacts on both farmers and the environment.
Thrive Market 2021 Impact Report at a Glance: Our Biggest Wins for People & Planet
Every year, we’re dedicated to furthering our mission of providing healthy and affordable groceries to all — and we’re aware of the ways our environmental and social impact is inextricably linked to that cause. It’s all connected, and we’re firmly committed to making healthy food accessible to all in a way that’s better for everyone, from ...