This fits the MSM's environmental agenda, so they're inflating this story on purpose. It's an AP story, of course. There is absolutely no other reason that this (over-priced) 'boutique' food chain should be getting all this press.
Whole Foods Market, Inc. and its subsidiaries engage in the ownership and operation of natural and organic foods supermarkets. It offers produce, seafood, grocery, meat and poultry, bakery, prepared foods and catering, specialty (beer, wine, and cheese), whole body (nutritional supplements, vitamins, body care, and educational products), floral, pet products, and household products. As of April 9, 2006, the company operated 171 stores in the United States and the District of Columbia; 3 stores in Canada; and 7 stores in the United Kingdom. Whole Foods Market was founded in 1978 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Small potatoes compared to Stop & Shop, with its 550 stores.
In making its decision, Whole Foods pointed to a November report from the European Food Safety Authority Animal Health and Welfare panel that it said concluded all decapod crustaceans, including lobsters and crabs, appear to have some degree of awareness, feel pain and can learn.
THEN MOVE YOUR STORES TO EUROPE!
Don't regret posting this. I'll make sure I steer clear of their products. Thanks!
