WalMart is going organic
I’m truly afraid of what this means for the organic market. Sure, initially, people will think it’s great. They’ll be able to buy organic products for probably half the price. But what happens next? Does Whole Foods go out of business? Are organic producers forced to outsource their manufacturing and production? I just don’t like it. I won’t be buying my organic products there.
How selfish! Perhaps this means that low income families who can’t afford to shop at “Whole Foods” will be able to buy organic food for themselves and their families. That would be a good thing, right? If eveyone were able to afford organic and healthy food then perhaps it would make organic and whole foods part of the main stream American diet. Hopefully someday eliminating pesticides and harmful antibodies all together. Or do you feel this should only be available to those who can afford it? How can you not like more availability of organic and whole food? I stumbled on this site accidently and I have to admit I am shocked at the arrogance and ignorance of this poster!
Comment by NewMama — April 8, 2006 @ 2:05 pm
My concern is for the many smaller organic farmers who will be driven out of business by increasingly lower prices. I’m all for organic being more affordable. I just don’t think WalMart’s brand of supplier intimidation is the way to achieve it. There is a point where “cheap” costs us all.
Comment by jmanty — April 11, 2006 @ 2:23 pm