Great work Whole Foods!

Whole foods announced last week that they were going to stop selling shark cartilage products! Amazing!
These products have made millions off of people led to believe in a false cure for arthritis and cancer. They’ve been proven to do nothing to help cure disease, and legal precedent has been set in the US via a case with Benefin, who was claiming the beneficial properties of shark fin. Benefin was forced to refund the money their customers paid for a false cure.
Let’s hope all the other chains follow their lead.
Way to go whole foods!

4 Responses to “Great work Whole Foods!”

    1. Julia Benson March 27th, 2008 at 12:16 pm

      We did It!
      I am proud to work for a company who listen to their employees.

      I saw your movie six months ago and I was so outraged I sent e mails to the regional and national Wholefoods office. I was disappointed we sold not only shark cartilage,but shark oil products. Within three months Wholefoods responded and now I am proud to say to customers we do not sell ANY products that contain shark. You were righ! If we all get together we may be able to save what is left of the planet and save ourselves.
      Thank you for taking the lead.
      Julia
      Palm Beach Gardens,FL
      Whole Body Department

    1. Pete April 4th, 2008 at 10:12 pm

      I was actually thinking about the cartilage while watching the trailer. Do you know if this is in the usa or canada as well?

    1. Barbara June 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am

      Hi Rob,

      Was not sure where to post this comment, so chose this ‘Whole Foods’ post as an option.

      I was deeply moved by your film, and find your hard work and talent commendable. To help your cause, I have begun writing to websites which post recipes for ’shark fin soup’ and requesting that they remove them due to the depletion of shark species.

      What I am trying to do is raise awareness for a cause that I also believe in.

      Is there more I can do to help, and what would be your suggestions?

      In addition, I believe your website & blog should be further optimized for more visibility to drive awareness for protecting sharks and all underwater creatures.

      Please let me know your feedback or any suggestions you might have.

      Thank you.

    1. Barbara June 18th, 2008 at 10:23 am

      Please preview the above (this is my correct email address)

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