Soil & Climate Initiative Approved as Regenerative Certification By Whole Foods Market
WASHINGTON, DC — January 14, 2026 — Whole Foods Market has approved Green America’s Soil & Climate Initiative (SCI) as a regenerative agriculture certification program, expanding market opportunities for farmers and suppliers committed to soil health and climate resilience. The leading natural and organic foods retailer is adding SCI, a leading nonprofit regenerative agriculture program, to its roster of approved certifications, welcoming more growers and brands into the regenerative marketplace while strengthening accountability and transparency.
SCI joins Regenerative Organic Certified, Regenified, Ecological Outcome Verification, and Certified Regenerative by AGW in Whole Foods Market’s roster of trusted certifications. Under Whole Foods Market’s Regenerative Agriculture Claims Policy, SCI-verified products may make regenerative product claims and display the distinctive Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verified™ label, helping shoppers easily identify products sourced from regeneratively grown ingredients.
What sets SCI apart is how it combines deep farmer relationships with innovative technology to deliver lasting outcomes and powerful data for brands and retailers investing in regenerative supply chains. SCI works side-by-side with growers, providing hands-on agronomic support while streamlining administrative complexity through leading program equivalencies and real-time data tools. And because all products undergo third-party certification from SCS Global Services, supply chain partners and CPGs can invest with confidence, knowing the claims they’re backing are credible.