My memory of WF when I was visiting my brother was buying a salad from the salad bar. "That will be $18, please." I about passed out. I even forgot my wallet up at the checkout counter, I was so discombobulated.
I don't know how it is in England, but we can buy organic products at nearly every food store around here. Whole Foods isn't the only place that sells certified organics. The quality is on par with what WF offers, too. The prices are more reasonable, though.I love the place! I don't begrudge spending a bit more on organic products since I am not keen on pesticides and also find it has more flavour. In particular I really like their artisan breads and interesting mixture of salads. Brilliant!
Quality overrides any concern about their profit margin to me. I will continue to support them.
Over here Wholefoods is fairly unique since it is one of the few outlets that not only stocks organic food products but combines this with the facility to consume the food there i.e. self service restaurant/snack outlet. I love it!I don't know how it is in England, but we can buy organic products at nearly every food store around here. Whole Foods isn't the only place that sells certified organics. The quality is on par with what WF offers, too. The prices are more reasonable, though.
It also seems like most of the food recalls around by us have been by Whole Foods lately. Since they emphasis their attention to offering wholesome products, you would think they would be much more attentive to what their suppliers are providing to them, right?
Many people may purchase items that they consider overpriced because there may not be cheaper alternatives of the same quality (of the organic product) elsewhere or readily available/accessible.If "Whole Foods' own customers don't think the products are worth the price", then why the heck do they continue to shop there?