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GMOs: Flaws in America's Food System
Recent food trends have cast unfavorable sentiment towards the food and beverage industry. Genetically Modified Organisms illustrate the flaws in America's food system. Generally, consumers mistrust GMO produce and its manufacturers, whether their information is accurate or not. Stigma towards GMOs include: 1. Unnaturally modified in labs 2. Consequences of long term use on human health are unknown 3. Long... -
Whole Foods Admits Overcharging on Prepackaged Items
After a recently released report by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Co-CEOs admit to overpricing packaged fruit. Inspectors previously stated it was the worse mislabeling they had seen in years. Whole Food had denied all allegations until John Mackey and Water Robb apologized over a video filmed in a prepacked fruit aisle at an undisclosed... -
Whole Foods Is Expensive But Not As Expensive As It Is
According to the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs, Whole Foods Grocers is mislabeling pre-packaged foods. Inspectors from consumer affairs say "this is the worst case of mislabeling they have seen in their careers." Approximately 89% of packages violated federal rules, which sanctions how much a package could deviate from the actual weight. Inspectors found nearly 80 types of... -
Whole Foods Launches New Chain
Although being named one of the worst performers in the S&P 500 last year, Whole Foods is introducing a new chain aimed at a younger market. Various other companies have begun a tight race with the leading organic grocery chain. With a total of 417 locations currently open, the chain plans on opening 23 more by the end of 2015...