John Mackey (Whole Foods Market) Responds to FTC

I am fascinated with the proposed merger between Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats. The Federal Trade Commission is challenging the merger on the grounds that it would lead to a monopoly for Whole Foods Market, eliminating all competition, and reduced quality/ higher prices for customers.

Here is how John Mackey (founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market) responds:

http://www.wholefoods.com/blogs/jm/archives/2007/06/whole_foods_mar_1.html

Okay so I am not an active blogger. I am not even a good blogger but this blog is my opportunity to compose my thoughts so here I am writing away.

The biggest news in my life is that I am now a bona fide culinary arts student! Classes won't start until May but I am diving in by reading a thouand food related blogs and watching more Food Network and Fine Living shows than anyone has a right too. I am so excited!

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