Phoenix, Ariz.-based Sprouts Farmers Market will host its first-ever Sustainability Vendor Summit June 21-24, as part of the company’s commitment in bringing responsibly grown and sourced food to shoppers. There will be a focus on Our Brands products.
The virtual event is hosted in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe. The first company’s name stands for Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Co. and offers a forum for buyers and sellers to communicate. RangeMe is the online platform integrated into the ECRM product offering.
This partnership will allow Sprouts to discover new suppliers to support the continued expansion of Sprouts-branded items in departments, including grocery, produce, frozen, deli, bulk foods, meat and seafood, and vitamins and supplements. The specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food operates more than 380 stores in 23 states nationwide.
“At Sprouts, we believe that doing good extends beyond selling healthy products,” Our Brands Vice President Jac Ross said in the release. “Our long-term growth strategy is rooted in sustainability efforts that improve our business while caring for our customers, team members, local communities and [the] planet. Sprouts Sustainability Vendor Summit will help advance our dedication to expand our sustainable selection of Sprouts-branded products in our over 380 stores across the country and beyond.”
Starting now through April 25, Sprouts encourages private-brand suppliers and manufacturers with a commitment to ensure ethically sourced ingredients, sustainable packaging and who prioritize and support improved animal welfare to sign up at www.rangeme.com/sproutssustainabilitysummit.