Essays on Whole Foods

Analyzing the Sustainability of the Organic Food Movement on a Global Scale: An Analysis of Rhetoric and Research

The rhetoric surrounding food supply and preparation is varied, and at times, heated. Scientific breakthroughs in seed development and farming methodology promise to reduce international food insecurity, but critics argue that the new developments in farming may pose environmental and health risks not detected during trials. With all of the information about the food industry available, it is difficult to separate heated opinion from hard fact. With the highly contested topic of organic versus conventional farming methods and the role which they play in the alleviation of global food insecurity, it is important to consider the rhetoric tactics of Continue reading...

Introduction

Dietary fiber is a combined term for a diversity of plant matters that are resistant to digestion by human gastrointestinal enzymes. Dietary fibers can be categorized into two major groups according to their solubility in water. In humans, natural gel-forming fibers (gums, pectins, mucilage, and the remains of the hemicelluloses) are soluble. Whereas the matrix fibers or the structural (lignins, some hemicelluloses, and cellulose,) are insoluble, Dietary fiber and whole grains are among the best sources of nutrients including minerals, a slowly digestive energy and vitamins. (Byrne, 2011). They also contain phytochemicals such as carotenoids, lignans, inulin, beta-glucan and Continue reading...

There are a number of changes that are occurring in the retail sector, and these trends are changing the way that retail connects with customers, suppliers, and so on. For retail organizations, staying on top of emerging trends-- and ensuring that trends are not engaged with too heavily without research-- is important for the success of the organization as a whole. This discussion will center around new trends in retail marketing, and the different driving factors that influence retail marketing and customer service in the industry. In the retail industry, manufacturing and retail are completely separate entities, but they Continue reading...

Ingredient Branding: The Food Industry

Ingredient branding has thrived as an accepted marketing concept since the late 1980s. Ingredient branding provides a potential for successful brand management, as well as increased sales for companies. This is because a customer will pay more attention to a product if he or she knows and comprehends the features, functions and benefits of an ingredient contained in the product. Ingredient branding is defined as a special case of co-branding which creates brand equity for components, parts or materials contained in other branded products. According to Baumgarten (2007), ingredient branding has not achieved much usage in the food industry Continue reading...

Marketing

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Whole Foods Market, Inc. Fights to Get Back on Top of the Organic Industry
Clarksville Natural Grocery and Safer Way Natural Foods joined to form Whole Foods Market® (WFM) on September 20, 1980. (Whole, Timeline, 2014) The total number of staff members between the two stores equaled 19 people. After three decades of growth, mainly through mergers and acquisition, WFM operates 367 stores located throughout North America and the United Kingdom according to its most recent quarterly report (Hem, 2014). WFM is recognized as a global leader in the natural and organic foods Continue reading...

Introduction and Company Background

In 1978, John Mckey and Rene Lawson borrowed $45,000 from their family and friends to start a natural foods store called Saferway in Austin, Texas (Marquis, Beshariv and Thomason, 2011). Two years later, they merged the company with Clarksville Natural Grocery and named the new company as Whole Foods Market in September 1980. This was a very big health food store compared to some of the stores of that time. During 1990s, the company started expanding rapidly by purchasing natural food stores all across America (Marquis, Beshariv and Thomason, 2011). In 2003, the US government certified Whole Foods Continue reading...

Whole Foods Market is an American organic foods stores chain and the first “Certified Organic” food retailer in the United States. It was founded in 1978 in Austin, Texas. John Mackey, Renee Lawson Hardy, Craig Weller and Mark Skiles, the founders of the company, opened their first store in 1980. In 1984, they started expanding to Houston and Dallas. In 1989, they opened a store in New Orleans and then in Palo Alto, California, in 1989. Whole Foods Market was growing very quickly by opening new stores all over country and acquiring other food companies.
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McGregor theory Y states that employees in that specific organization are capable of seeking responsibility, self-direction and also being creative. At whole foods, it can be seen that all the staff are encouraged to apply conscious capitalism in their practices. This means that the staffs are encouraged to be their own bosses by being taught how to think for their own selves. With these, McGregor theory Y is being applied in the organization.
At whole foods, they make sure that they hire people who are well qualified and make sure that they are comfortable at their place of work. Continue reading...

Recorded intake of macronutrient. Based on my daily intake of recorded foods, foods that provided proteins include chicken, beans, dairy (including yoghurt and milk), egg, bread etc. Carbohydrates were provided by bread, pasta, cereal, dairy, beans and fruits. Lipids or fats were provided by chicken and dairy, eggs and the oil that was used in preparation of food.
Based on the three day recorded protein intake the amount of carbohydrate and protein (approximately 55 gm protein and approximately 180-200 gm carbohydrates) compared well with the recommended dietary reference intake for an adult. However the level of lipids or fats Continue reading...

Introduction

Obesity is the body condition in which a person’s body weight is at least twenty percent higher than his or her normal body weight. Conversely, an individual is said to be obese if the ratio of his weight and height (also known as Body mass Index, BMI) is 30 and above. Wealthy lifestyles lead to obesity in the developed countries today. According to the Arabian Gulf daily Kuwait Times dated May 29, 2014 Kuwait is ranked number 4 in terms of global obesity (“Kuwait Ranks No.4”). Also the report claims that more than fifty percent of the female Continue reading...

Do children who eat breakfast perform better in school than those who do not eat breakfast?

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and has an important role in children’s daily activities. Different types of B vitamins, Vitamin D, iron, and iodine are found in higher quantities, i.e. about 20% to 60% in children, who have the habit of eating breakfast as compared to the children who skip breakfast often (Adolphus, Lawton, & Dye, 2013). Moreover, eating breakfast can also help in keeping the body mass index (BMI) within the normal range. Breakfast can help children in reducing the chances of being overweight.
Healthy breakfast having all the essential nutrients can help in Continue reading...

Introduction

Obesity and overweight have been classified as global and serious conditions that have an adverse effect on the human health. Obesity and overweight conditions are defined as excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat that may negatively affect health. In adults the obesity and overweight are measured by the body mass index (BMI), which is simple weight-for-height index (WHO, 2014). The BMI is computed by the ratio of the individual's body weight to the square of body height, indicated in Kg/m2 (WHO, 2014). According to W.H.O., (World Health Organisation), a BMI equal or above 25 is considered as overweight while Continue reading...

Management Information System

- According to Mark Hurd, why does his typical customer's IT budget increase by two to three percent per year (even when his typical customer does not do any innovation)? (5 points)
There are tons of changes the application undergoes in its structure. The companies are trying to update the old applications to be used with today’s gadgets and cloud as the users today are not limited to, system based apps, but use a variety of products like tablets, smartphones and tabs. Clouds have become modern day’s database and means to communicate, circulate and publish information.
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Culture

Field Notes Write-Up
1.) I went to the nearest Whole Foods supermarket in the neighborhood. When I entered the store, I saw a variety of customers who come from different cultures. Most of the customers were Americans, African Americans, Chinese, Indians, Europeans and Asians. Most of the people who enter in the stores come from diverse culture and are strangers to each other. It is a delight to see these people very friendly to each other as they exchanged pleasantries and exchanged banters. I can hear them laughing and I can sense that most of the customers are in Continue reading...

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Business Strategy Formulation and Implementation

In the United States, there are more than 600 fast food restaurants and thus there is a strong rivalry in the market. Every day, a new entrant in the market tries to steal the revenue and existing customers of the already established business firms. This has forced many firms into coming up with competitive strategies to maintain or increase their market share and revenue. For Panera Bread, the main strategy that they have implemented is the product differentiation. The firm comprehends that the differentiation is a determining factor in the fast casual industry, and Continue reading...

Industry Positioning Analysis of Whole Foods Market

John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy established a small store in Austin, Texas in 1980 to sell natural and organic foods. They called the store Whole Foods Market. Today, Whole Foods Market is the leading retailer of natural and organic foods with more than 370 stores across North America and the United Kingdom (University of Oregon Investment Group 2). The business has experienced fast growth and enjoyed high profits. Its fast growth has been facilitated by successful mergers and acquisitions, such as Wild Oats Food chain and Fresh and Wild. The 21st century presents the business with challenges, such Continue reading...

Whole Foods Company is the main retailer of organic and natural foods. It is also the US’s first grocer with certification. Founded in 1978 and opened its first center in 1980 at Austin, Texas. They completed their public offering in 1992 and stock trades under WFM on NASDAQ Market. The company aims at enhancing the vitality and wellness of everyone through supply of quality goods, mostly wholesome. Purity of food and health is dependent on a pure environment; the company’s main mission is thus, to enhance the ecosystem, healthy-eating and eating of organic foods. In this article, Continue reading...

1) Who is the best of the CNN Heroes? Please rank these seven entrepreneurs in terms of which person is doing the most significant work. 

Personal Ranking of CNN Heroes:

1 – Kakenya Ntaiya
2 – Dr. Georges Bwelle
3 - Robin Emmons
4 – Chad Pregracke
5 – Dr. Laura Stachel
6 – Yash Gupta
7 – Dale Beatty
In my mind , Kakenya is doing the most significant work of them all, providing impoverished children in Kenya with the chance to learn and fulfill their dreams. This is a fantastic idea, as this allows these children to grow up and become successful, productive problem solvers for their communities. While Continue reading...

Question 1: Whole Foods mission/vision

What I like about Whole Foods mission of “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet” is that it covers all the aspects important for the success of any business. It focuses on providing high-quality foods, support to employees or team members and the local communities, as well as growth. Whole Foods gained its prominence through its commitment to offer the highest of natural and organic food. It recognises the fact that customers are the most important assets for any business and fulfilling their needs is paramount.
The company takes seriously the mission and core values underlying its vision. Firstly, its Continue reading...

Scrap Book Notes

The global statistics on the prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases including diabetes are shocking. A report from diabetes.org shows that more than 29.1 million Americans, (about 9.3%) of the country’s population suffer from diabetes. Further, upwards of 86 million Americans have been diagnosed with obesity and/or pre-diabetes. There are even more diseases resulting from unhealthy lifestyles.
Other than physical activities, food remains one of the most important contributing factors to the lifestyle diseases epidemic. The main reason for this is the culture among Americans dominated by the likes of McDonalds, Chic-Fil-A and KFC.
Many people, especially young people are Continue reading...

Introduction

The last 100 years have witnessed massive changes in food production processes. This has consequently led to a huge change in the type of the foods that humans feed on. In the past most of the food came directly from agricultural fields and was only processed minimally without the addition of many additives. However, times have changed and currently, even the word ‘food” has become hard to define given the large amount of products that tag themselves as food. Synthetic foods fill supermarkets stores, and it is so hard to determine what food product is healthy and what food Continue reading...

Nutritional Report

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This report analyses my nutritional intake for three days. I have created a record of my food intake amounts for three consecutive days. The goal of this exercise was to record how balanced my diet is, whether I am within my recommended calorie and nutrition intake and what are the factors that affect my food choices. It is also an initiative at improving the quality of my diet. It is an attempt at finding healthier food alternatives. The motive behind this is not to participate in futile calorie counting, but to make sure I am giving my Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Assosciation’s Guidelines

Avirupa Basu
Job Evaluation at Whole Foods Case Study 2
Brief Introduction
The case study has listed job profiles from Job A to Job I after analysis and listed the qualifications needed for the same. This case study is meant to evaluate the job structures for each profile as well as assign titles and job letter for each. The process followed, the techniques employed and the factors considered for creating the job structures are discussed. The feedback for the job descriptions provided is also provided in this case study evaluation.

Evaluation of Jobs and Job Structure

Job A: Team Member, Deli
Level 1: Junior:
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Comparison of my Diet

Starting on a positive note, I observed that I followed the nutritional recommendation of meat and alternatives in Canada’s Food Guide (Health Canada, 2011), except one day (Table 1). I also had the recommended one cup of weekly fish (Health Canada, 2011), in the form of salmon. Further as recommended, I ate fruits without adding sugar, or, salt. Moreover, I drank plain water to quench my thirst that was in line with the recommendations, however, once I had water with brown sugar, and, another time apple juice in the breakfast, in the whole week. In a way, I Continue reading...

Introduction

Food preservation forms an important part in the food and beverage industry. A number of preservatives are available for food preservation. The main idea behind preservation is to maintain the desired properties or the nature of the food as long as possible. Mostly, foods having a longer shelf life will be more demanded by consumers. According to Rahman (4), food preservation is important as it ensures that issues of inappropriate planning in agriculture are reduced. Furthermore, it helps provide value added products to the community. Although preservatives serve some useful functions, producers should not put them in food because Continue reading...

Introduction

There are a number of reasons that suggest people to choose vegetarianism. These reasons are mainly related to health, morality and environment, but there are several other reasons that argue in favor of vegetarianism. A huge number of people, on the other hand, do not accept that vegetarianism is the best food. This paper intends to discuss the vegetarianism and its health, moral and environmental benefits, along with discussing other aspects and benefits of the area under discussion.

Background

Traditionally, people believed that a vegetarian diets are low in nutrition and cannot supply the required amount of nutrition to the Continue reading...

According to the World Health Organization, more than 2.7 million people lose their lives because of the deficiency of fruits and vegetables in their meals. Eating a healthy diet has numerous benefits compared with the practice of eating a non-balanced diet. When an individual takes healthy foods, he absorbs essential nutrients that are required by the body and this boost the immune system lowering the risks of diseases and illnesses. Contrary, taking unhealthy foods is harmful as it deteriorates the state of the body, weakening the body immune system and exposing an individual to a high risk of diseases.
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Board of Directors:

Dr. John B. Elstrott (Chairman), John Mackey (CEO), Walter Robb, Gabrielle Greene, Hass Hassan, Stephanie Kugelman, Jonathan A. Seiffer, Morris Siegel, Jonathan D. Sokoloff, Dr. Ralph Z. Sorenson and William A. (Kip) Tindell, III,

Introduction:

Whole Foods Market, Inc. is a chain of supermarkets selling fresh, natural and organic food items. The headquarters of this company is situated in Austin, Texas. It is a natural grocery products made from 100% organic material producing company. It started in the 1980s, when John Mackey and Rene Lawson took some money from family and friends to start a small natural food items’ store. Continue reading...

Abstract

Diabetes management using the diet model has been considered the best procedure for people diagnosed with ether type 1 or 2 diabetes. It important to mind your diet in order to avoid food related health risks (Nutrition at Center of Diabetes Management, 2013). Eating plans are not easy to keep, but are important in the management of diabetes. Scientific research has failed to provide the backing to the ancient assertion that, eating sugary foods causes the blood sugar to rise higher than starchy foods. However, carbohydrate management, alongside other matters is important in the management of diabetes. This paper Continue reading...

The talk in towns, homes, hospitals and even social media is how to live healthy and keep fit. This trend has led to people concentrating on what they eat. Many theories and myths have developed on what kind of food one should take. Superfood? This is one of the foods that people talk about, but do they really know what it is? Superfoods are a type of foods that are found naturally. These foods are very good sources of antioxidants; essential nutrients that our bodies require.A survey by whole Foods market LP (3) clearly points out the statistics of Continue reading...

Introduction

Food is not only consumed to help nourish the body and soul. Instead, it helps strengthen the bonds of family ties. In addition, in these contemporary times, people prefer to eat out more than cook their own food. While there are a host of restaurants to choose from, it still is a fact that most people eat foods that are not good for the health. This attitude leads people to develop illnesses and diseases brought about by unhealthy eating habits and lifestyle. Considering this situation, one is prone to question what food habits people have to ensure healthy living Continue reading...

For decades researcher and nutritionists have been advocating low-fat and low-cholesterol diet. This approach has been touted as a preferred way of losing weight and a way of preventing or controlling heart and other chronic diseases. As a consequence food companies tailored their products to be low in fat, and substituted them with salt, sugar or refined grains to make up for flavor or texture . However, this theory is being given a fresh look. In the 1960s, fats and carbohydrates provide 45% of calories to the Americans adults, and still only 13% of them were obese. Today while Americans Continue reading...

Introduction

Our knowledge of ocean life is limited to big fishes and salty water. However, with new discoveries it is now evident that ocean life is mainly kept in balance by microorganisms. Billions of micro, nano and singular celled organisms called planktons are the primary producers of the marine fish web. Any living being in order to survive needs energy in the form of food and on earth the sole supplier of energy is the Sun. Be it ocean food chain or terrestrial food chain it always start with the sun. In case of terrestrial chains plants and weeds are Continue reading...

What are strengths and weaknesses of whole foods?

Whole Foods Market inc. has various strengths that continuously stamp its authority as a market leader in retail of natural and organic food items. It also has weaknesses that have made it susceptible to competition and comparative disadvantage in the global market. The company, nevertheless, has taken to its stride to capitalize on its strengths and mitigate on its weaknesses in order to retain its competitive edge in the global market.

Strengths

The company has several strengths that explain why it has enjoyed the position of market leader for years in the food industry. The first strength is noted to Continue reading...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of mortality in the US. According to American heart association statistics, nearly one million men and women succumb to various complications from CVD. In the US, CVD claims more lives than cancer and AIDS combined (CDC, 2012). It is also one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide (WHO). The economic cost of CVD in 2008 was estimated to be $448.9 billion, which was double the cost estimated for the year 2007, $219 billion.
There are a number of factors to the incidence of CVD. These include non modifiable factors such Continue reading...

Introduction

Wal-Mart which is one of the largest retailers in the world operates in 15 countries over 8,500 stores. The growth rate of Wal-Mart has come to a saturation point in many segments due the slow economic condition in the world. However, Wal-Mart has potential for an inorganic growth which has influenced the Wal-Mart management to look for some feasible options. Whole Foods Market, a leading company in natural food products retailing, is doing well in the southern region of USA. This paper upon analyzing Whole Foods Market from a financial perspective will evaluate many aspects of possible merger Continue reading...

Cardiovascular diseases abbreviated as CVD are among the major contributors of disease burden worldwide and its epidemics have been advancing all over the world. Diet together with nutrition have been pointed as some of the major risk factors for most of the cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and coronary heart disease as well as other cardiovascular risk factors such as obesity, type II diabetes, and high blood pressure. It is evident that kind of diet that people take has a significant implication on their health as well as the kind of diseases they have a higher risk of having. Continue reading...

Many studies have focused on food consumption in the society, evaluating how eating habits affect people’s wellbeing. This is a worldwide concern following increased rates of degenerative diseases such as cancer, diabetes hypertension among others. Having knowledge of good eating habits is an effective strategy of healthy living. Various scholars and health professionals have presented their ideas regarding this subject through movies, speeches, books articles and pictures. Developed countries are the most affected by skyrocketing terminal diseases due to poor eating habits. According to Pollan (102), intake of junk, animal and sugar, based foods contribute to the high Continue reading...

Memo of transmittal for employment report

In response for your request 0n 25th August, 2013, I have prepared a report that analysis the importance of establishing a working relationship with the fortune best 100 companies to work for in an effort to enhance our work of placement and helping the adult graduates to find jobs. I am pleased to present the enclosed report which analyzes and summarizes the viability of establishing working relationships with the Fortune best 100 companies to work
Based on my research, I recommend establishments of working relationships with the fortune bests 100 countries will be a great milestone in enhancing our Continue reading...

- How much would you pay for this bond today? Take into consideration your own personal risk preferences, interest rates, inflation, and the probability your company will not be able to pay you back in one year. Note: You do not need any math equations for this part; just explain how much you would personally pay for a $100,000 bond from this company. 
Kroger Inc. is a US based retail company which mainly operates in food and grocery retailing. The company is doing very well in recent years growing at a rate of 4% YOY. Kroger wants to Continue reading...