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Business and Society 9th Edition by Archie Carroll,Ann Buchholtz
Edition 9ISBN: 978-1285734293Business and Society 9th Edition by Archie Carroll,Ann Buchholtz
Edition 9ISBN: 978-1285734293 Exercise 4
Whole Foods and GMO Labeling
Whole Foods Market, long known to be a reformist, sustainability-oriented, supermarket chain selling natural products, startled the industry in early 2013 by announcing that it was embarking on a five-year plan to require labeling of genetically modified foods (GMFs) in its stores by 2018. Its decision came months after Proposition 37 in California was narrowly defeated in November 2012. Proposition 37 would have required disclosure labels on all foods that contained genetically engineered ingredients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found no research to support allegations that genetically engineered ingredients raise safety concerns greater than those found in traditionally grown products. And, the FDA has not issued any regulations requiring GMF labeling. The World Health Organization and the National Academy of Sciences have found no evidence GMFs are unsafe. But, critics persist and say that there still may be some unknown harmful effects that in time will be revealed.
In the California battle, large mainstream companies such as Pepsico, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, General Mills and Hershey opposed the labeling measure. Supporters included smaller, natural foods companies such as Stonyfield Farm, Annie's, Clif Bar, Nature's Path Foods, and Whole Foods. Opponents of GMO labeling fear that such labeling will cause many consumers to think their products containing GMOs are unsafe.
Whole Foods has taken the position that the consumer has a right to know how its foods were produced and whether GMOs are present in any of its foods. The company already has seven stores in the U.K. which already require GMO labeling. The company also supports animal welfare, eco-friendliness, and sourcing origins.
1. Is the Whole Food's decision a sustainable decision? Explain.
2. Do consumers have a right to know whether GMFs are present in products even if research has never found dangers associated with them?
3. Will labeling raise fears among consumers that such foods are unsafe?
4. Do you think Whole Foods honestly thinks GMF labeling ought to occur or is the company doing this as a strategic, marketing decision?
Whole Foods Market, long known to be a reformist, sustainability-oriented, supermarket chain selling natural products, startled the industry in early 2013 by announcing that it was embarking on a five-year plan to require labeling of genetically modified foods (GMFs) in its stores by 2018. Its decision came months after Proposition 37 in California was narrowly defeated in November 2012. Proposition 37 would have required disclosure labels on all foods that contained genetically engineered ingredients.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has found no research to support allegations that genetically engineered ingredients raise safety concerns greater than those found in traditionally grown products. And, the FDA has not issued any regulations requiring GMF labeling. The World Health Organization and the National Academy of Sciences have found no evidence GMFs are unsafe. But, critics persist and say that there still may be some unknown harmful effects that in time will be revealed.
In the California battle, large mainstream companies such as Pepsico, Kraft Foods, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, General Mills and Hershey opposed the labeling measure. Supporters included smaller, natural foods companies such as Stonyfield Farm, Annie's, Clif Bar, Nature's Path Foods, and Whole Foods. Opponents of GMO labeling fear that such labeling will cause many consumers to think their products containing GMOs are unsafe.
Whole Foods has taken the position that the consumer has a right to know how its foods were produced and whether GMOs are present in any of its foods. The company already has seven stores in the U.K. which already require GMO labeling. The company also supports animal welfare, eco-friendliness, and sourcing origins.
1. Is the Whole Food's decision a sustainable decision? Explain.
2. Do consumers have a right to know whether GMFs are present in products even if research has never found dangers associated with them?
3. Will labeling raise fears among consumers that such foods are unsafe?
4. Do you think Whole Foods honestly thinks GMF labeling ought to occur or is the company doing this as a strategic, marketing decision?
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