4 Dead in France, Including Man Called an Islamic State ‘Soldier’

The Associated Press Mar 23, 2018 After police in the south of the country fatally shoot the hostage taker, Islamic State claims responsibility for instigating the violence. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

How Whole Foods Exploits Prison Labor

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jul 19, 2015 It has been revealed that in addition to allegedly overcharging and mislabeling its products, the company is using prison labor at a base pay of just 60 cents per day. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Why Organic Farmers Are Angry With Whole Foods

Roisin Davis / Truthdig Jun 13, 2015 The chain's latest move is another strike against its holier-than-thou image. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

But What Whole Foods Really Always Wanted to Do Is …

Staff / Truthdig Mar 18, 2011 What America really needs is another film festival, especially one sponsored by Whole Paycheck Foods, right? The health food superstore is bringing to theaters across the country a series of films about, you know, the planet and eating right and stuff . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Farewell, Wild Oats!

Staff / Truthdig Feb 22, 2007 Natural supermarket giant Whole Foods announced Wednesday it would gobble up smaller rival chain Wild Oats. The marketplace for natural and organic food has grown increasingly competitive, a reality that has plagued Whole Foods in recent months. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bush Considering Exit Strategy for War on Obesity

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Mar 4, 2006 According to the strategy being mulled, President Bush would simply declare victory over obesity and announce a plan to withdraw most low-carb products from supermarket shelves by the end of 2006. (satire) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )