Volpi Foods, a St. Louis-based, family-owned producer of specialty cured meats since 1902, has been awarded the "Mindful Company of the Year" award by the 2023 Mindful Awards Program, which received 1,650 nominations in an extremely competitive year. The Mindful Awards program recognizes companies and products that prioritize transparency, fair wages, sustainable business practices, recycled or recyclable materials, and natural or organic ingredients.
Mindfulness influences all aspects of Volpi's business. For example, Volpi is committed to animal welfare and sustainability. Volpi uses Raised Responsibly standards to ensure that the animals have natural, free movement and are not kept in gestation crates or given growth hormones. Volpi only partners with Midwestern farms that ensure these practices, works with suppliers to promote a better environment for the animals and creates a higher-quality product as a result.