Criticism and Controversy
Whole Foods has frequently been the subject of resistance or boycotts in response to proposed store locations.
The corporation has also been criticized for its aggressive policy of promoting its own in house brands (e.g., 365) at the expense of smaller and/or local independent ones.
Whole Foods CEO John Mackey's editorial on August 11, 2009, in The Wall Street Journal criticizing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act produced a storm of controversy.
The company has created controversies at various times, involving business practices, labor issues, product selection, and failure to support farmers and suppliers. In January, 2011, they were criticized by the OCA for "surrendering" to global food giant Monsanto by selling GMO foods.
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