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Whole Foods is the Walmart of Organic Grocery stores. I have yet to find a place with a Whole Foods that doesn't have a locally owned alternative that is (usually) cheaper.
Eating non-GMO foods is not bad for you, obviously, and there's a demand for them. Whole Foods is meeting the demand. If people want them who are you to say they shouldn't have them?
I'm not.
I am merely following the money that is behind the proposed GMO labeling laws, which call for labels on all processed foods made entirely or partially with genetic engineering. The natural foods industry is behind it, and stands to profit greatly from these new laws.
What is the value of labels that tell consumers something they already know, given that it is generally accepted that around 80 percent of all crops in the United States are grown with genetically engineered seeds? Why don't these concerned consumers mind that "conventional" produce doesn't have a label on it that says "produced through the use of pesticides."
I am merely following the money that is behind the proposed GMO labeling laws, which call for labels on all processed foods made entirely or partially with genetic engineering. The natural foods industry is behind it, and stands to profit greatly from these new laws.
What is the value of labels that tell consumers something they already know, given that it is generally accepted that around 80 percent of all crops in the United States are grown with genetically engineered seeds? Why don't these concerned consumers mind that "conventional" produce doesn't have a label on it that says "produced through the use of pesticides."
What's the value of putting nutrition labels on food when people generally know what's good and what's bad for them? What's the value of putting danger signs on electrical facilities/equipment when people generally know that electricity is dangerous?
Use your brain. Consumers have a right to be informed.
What's the value of putting nutrition labels on food when people generally know what's good and what's bad for them? What's the value of putting danger signs on electrical facilities/equipment when people generally know that electricity is dangerous?
Use your brain. Consumers have a right to be informed.
Thanks for answering.
What do you think about "conventional" produce not being required to have a label on it that says "produced through the use of pesticides"? Do you, as a consumer, want to have that extra piece of information? Would you advocate the labeling of conventional produce with such stickers?
What's the value of putting nutrition labels on food when people generally know what's good and what's bad for them? What's the value of putting danger signs on electrical facilities/equipment when people generally know that electricity is dangerous?
Use your brain. Consumers have a right to be informed.
What do you think about "conventional" produce not being required to have a label on it that says "produced through the use of pesticides"? Do you, as a consumer, want to have that extra piece of information? Would you advocate the labeling of conventional produce with such stickers?
Yes. Many pesticides are dangerous and the American government gives pesticide-producers free reign. I would like to know what pesticides are used on the produce in my local grocery stores.
Yes. Many pesticides are dangerous and the American government gives pesticide-producers free reign. I would like to know what pesticides are used on the produce in my local grocery stores.
I'd rather have a disclaimer on the front of the store that states:
Warning: All products in this store, including the walls, shelving, and roof, exist as the result of some variation of chemical synthesis. Even the GMOs and organically grown, and yes even our fair trade hemp underpants in aisle 14.
At least there'd be some entertainment value to that.
What do you think about "conventional" produce not being required to have a label on it that says "produced through the use of pesticides"? Do you, as a consumer, want to have that extra piece of information? Would you advocate the labeling of conventional produce with such stickers?
Actually, it is to many consumers. Fast Food places list calorie counts on their menu boards and many companies now list fat and calories per serving on the front packaging. Now if a consumer doesn't read that, then it is on them.
I'd rather have a disclaimer on the front of the store that states:
Warning: All products in this store, including the walls, shelving, and roof, exist as the result of some variation of chemical synthesis. Even the GMOs and organically grown, and yes even our fair trade hemp underpants in aisle 14.
At least there'd be some entertainment value to that.
Trader Joe's doesn't promote it that much but they have a long-standing tradition to try to avoid carrying foods made with GMO ingredients. However if you care about GMO, opt for organic corn and soy products, especially, more than non-organic. Organic certification guidelines do not allow use of GMO ingredients.
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