“We are deeply committed to serve and make a difference in our communities to ensure inclusion, empowerment, and opportunity for everyone,” said Jason Potter, President & CEO of The Fresh Market, in a press release. “The commitment we are making today is just a catalyst to our broader diversity action plan to make The Fresh Market an even better place to work for our team members, a better place to shop for our guests, and a stronger partner in our communities.”
The company’s immediate plans also include:
- conducting unconscious bias training for all team members;
- increasing focus on diversity hiring, career progression and mentoring;
- enhancing the diversity of The Fresh Market supply chain.
