Whole Foods honors Arizona Nutritional Supplements as own-brand supplier

Arizona Nutritional Supplements (ANS), Chandler, Ariz., said was Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market named the company Outstanding Exclusive Brands Product Supplier during its annual Supplier Awards event. The Supplier Awards are the retailer's highest honors for producer partners that embody its mission and core values. Out of thousands of Whole Foods Market suppliers nationwide, less than 60 have received one of these distinguished awards.

“At ANS, we bring integrity, quality and service into everything we do," said Paul Valas, CEO, ANS. "Receiving this award and recognition from one of the premier natural retailers in the industry reaffirms our values as a company, and our commitment to our customers by producing the highest-quality nutritional supplements on the market. It’s been an honor to partner with Whole Foods Market, and we look forward to working together in the many years to come.”

ANS said it received the award for its commitment and partnership in launching 70 new and 118 redesigned supplements for the company’s 365 Everyday Value and Whole Foods Market brands in 2015. ANS has worked with Whole Foods Market for 14 years as the retailer's private label supplement supplier.

“This year’s Supplier Award winners represent the best in our industry,” said Don Clark, global vice president of procurement, non-perishables, Whole Foods Market. “We ask a lot of our partners, and they go to great lengths to deliver the highest-quality products possible from sources we can trust. We’re proud to highlight partners like Arizona Nutritional Supplements and thank them for their drive, true partnership and commitment to growing their business with Whole Foods Market.”