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| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Elizabeth Smith
Perhaps it’s because I have children or maybe it’s the wide range of products now available, but I choose organics more often than ever. And I’m not alone. More and more organic products are available every year; the organic market has grown, on average, more than 20% per year over the last 7-10 years, making the fastest growing segment of agriculture.”
What are “organics”? Organic products are grown in environmentally friendly ways, without toxic or persistent agricultural chemicals. Organic agriculture is a production method that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality.
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Read Full StoryTake This Job and Love It
| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Harvindar Singh
I might have the best job ever. I’m the Local Forager for Whole Foods Market®’s stores in Northern California & Reno. That means I travel all over one of the most diverse culinary regions of the country in search of new flavors. When I find the good stuff, I help get it on our shelves.
Most people want to know, “How did you land that gig?”
Well, I got started in food in 2000 when I moved my family to a small Victorian seaport in Port Townsend, Washington. I took a job with a local farmers’ market and worked as a Food & Farm Coordinator for Washington State University Extension. I realized I...
Read Full StoryVeggie Burgers Made Easy
| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Molly SieglerCookout season is upon us and burger lovers and vegetarians alike will clamor for these flavorful and filling veggie versions of our favorite grillable main.
Making your own veggie burgers is easier than it sounds and such a resourceful way to use leftovers that we’re not sure why we don’t make them more often. These burgers also freeze well so you can have an easy, vegetarian-friendly addition on hand all summer.
Note: Veggie burgers should bind together well before baking, but can be reassembled if they break during an overzealous flip.
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Read Full StoryThree-Month Update on GMO Labeling
| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by A.C. GalloWhen Whole Foods Market announced in March that by 2018, all products in our U.S. and Canadian stores must be labeled to indicate whether they contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs), we said we would provide updates of progress and milestones reached along the way. We have made a start and want to share progress with you.
Two methods of non-GMO verification
We believe non-GMO verification needs to be robust, science-based, credible, and based on standards created by multiple stakeholders. Accordingly, we have designated certified organic, which prohibits the intentional use of GMOs, and the Non-GMO Project Verified program as the only two verification methods that we will permit as substantiation that a product can be considered non-GMO within Whole Foods Market. Although not required, some manufacturers and producers have doubly verified their certified...
Read Full StorySix Tips for Selecting Salmon
| Meet the Blogger | More Posts by Keith Harris
Wild salmon season is upon us! Rich in omega-3s, wild salmon is a great choice for summer BBQs or light family meals, and Whole Foods Market® is proud to offer a variety of different options.
With so many types and species available, you may have a few questions. Copper or Columbia River? King or sockeye? How can you tell if it’s a good quality fish?
As Whole Foods Market’s dedicated Alaska port buyer, I spend four months of the year on docks and piers, selecting the finest salmon for our fresh seafood cases. In the process, I’ve developed a few tips for picking a delicious fish:
- Salmon comes in a variety of colors. “Redder” doesn’t...
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