Whole Foods Market Commits to Full GMO Transparency - Announcement at Natural Products Expo West

By Walter Robb and A.C. Gallo, March 11, 2013  |  Meet the Blogger  |  More Posts by Walter Robb and A.C. Gallo

Walter Robb joins A.C. Gallo, Whole Foods Market President and Chief Operating Officer, at Natural Products Expo West on March 8, 2013 to announce our commitment of full GMO transparency to the vendors who make the products we sell and who will implement the new labeling on their packaging.

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Jody says ...
Thank you for setting a standard in food industry and showing genuine concern for me, the consumer. Truly, a heartfelt thank you.
03/14/2013 1:17:49 PM CDT
Mary M. says ...
Thank you Walter Robb and Whole Foods. We are so proud of you, proud to shop at Whole Foods, and are so so thankful. We are spreading the word of what you are doing and your example is inspiring!
03/19/2013 9:50:41 AM CDT
Pamela K says ...
Thank you and Whole Foods for caring about the consumers welfare! We have a right to know what's in our food! A heart felt Thank You!
03/26/2013 3:43:09 PM CDT
Joyce says ...
You have nationally set the bar for the American to choose with understanding what's in the foods they purchase for consumption. In years to come the FDA and those who govern us may understand how critical this decision and setting some other standards could save us from chronic health issues. High praise for you at Whole Foods!
03/26/2013 3:51:19 PM CDT
Eric Johanson says ...
Walter: Thank you so much for extending the resources of Whole Foods to do what the regulators (FDA and AMA) and the political process (California's Prop 37 2012) could not do...Educate the American public as to what's in their food.  When Mansanto Corp, maker of 90+% of genetically modified corn and soybean seeds (modified to resist the herbicide Roundup...a Monsanto product), pumped $8.1 million to defeat GMO labeling requirements in California, I felt the will of the people had been lost.  Your stance on GMO labeling has given me a boost in the faith of humanity, and I enthusiastically cheer your efforts.  I will now take the extra effort to shop at my local Whole Foods. Eric Johanson Rocklin, CA
03/27/2013 2:30:55 AM CDT
Jon says ...
Thank you for standing up for the consumer with GMO labeling!! Please open a store in Northport NY, 11768 and I will be your customer for life! :)
04/02/2013 10:47:20 AM CDT
Christina says ...
That's great, now please service ALL of Texas...El Paso!
04/08/2013 8:07:11 AM CDT
Joe Philippon says ...
It is a shame it took a controversy for you to do the right thing, but I'm glad you are finally doing it. Question, is it really necessary to make the process take 5 years? I think 1 year would be better and doable.
06/05/2013 9:51:32 AM CDT