Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

RiverLover

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Mon Feb 23, 2015, 12:22 AM

Feb 2015

Walmart now captures $1 of every $4 Americans spend on groceries.

It’s on track to claim one-third of food sales within five years.

Here’s a look at how Walmart has dramatically altered the food system — triggering massive consolidation, driving down prices to farmers, and leaving more families struggling to afford healthy food~

http://ilsr.org/infographic-walmart-food/

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Which Corps/Products to Avoid and Which to Support [View all] rhett o rick Feb 2015 OP

Anybody have that big diagram of food and household product corps? nt F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #1

This might be what you're thinking of F4lconF16 RiverLover Feb 2015 #12

I guess I opened this door by listing Pepsi, Coke, and Nestle. It will be hard to rhett o rick Feb 2015 #23

don't buy bottled water at all (with or without sugar, color, flavoring) magical thyme Apr 2015 #39

For a 'to use' in the kitchen - Bob's Red Mill products Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #2

Bob's Red Mill also has gluten free products for those of us that are so afflicted. Enthusiast Feb 2015 #5

Thanks, I am a big Bob's Red Mill fan. nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #7

On the don't use - Chick-fil-a homophobia Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #3

Kicked and recommended! Great idea for a thread, rhett o rick! Enthusiast Feb 2015 #4

Boycott Amazon, because they kill local small business shops. canoeist52 Feb 2015 #6

You'd better check that one a little more closely.... Historic NY Mar 2015 #29

This is a great start RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #8

Thanks for the input. I will add with my next edit. nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #9

De nada! RufusTFirefly Feb 2015 #10

Starbucks is a chain and it pays low. On the other hand, it provides employees some benefits merrily Apr 2015 #34

I use the 'Buycott' app on my smartphone to help guide me through the retail jungle. Snarkoleptic Feb 2015 #11

Very cool /nt think Feb 2015 #13

Good post, thank you. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #25

Do I have to say it? Under the avoids: WALMART! Marie Marie Feb 2015 #14

No doubt. RiverLover Feb 2015 #16

That's depressing. Good chart though. Too bad it can't be sent to every home so people see for sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #26

I like your idea, I'm in. Lifelong Protester Feb 2015 #15

Are these boycotted because they are associated with the Koch Crime Family (KCF)? nm rhett o rick Feb 2015 #17

Vanity Fair is, the others are run by donors Lifelong Protester Feb 2015 #18

There are so few paper products that are not associated with the Kochs. I avoid those I know but sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #27

I agree, and I've heard Lifelong Protester Mar 2015 #32

I try not to use paper products altogether. Paka May 2015 #42

Add Costco for fair treatment of employees AllyCat Feb 2015 #19

This site shows products made in America by unionized workers nxylas Feb 2015 #20

OpenSecrets.org Could be handy? Cosmic Kitten Feb 2015 #21

I will look into that. We may need another thread listing organizations and websites that support rhett o rick Feb 2015 #22

Adding "Papa John's" via next update of the OP. rhett o rick Mar 2015 #24

Don't forget McDonalds and Burgher King. Two awful companies. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #28

Although this is an unpopular opinion minivan2 Mar 2015 #30

I don't know anything specifically but they are a huge conglomerate which is rhett o rick Mar 2015 #31

I work for the theme parks minivan2 Mar 2015 #33

Support: Dr. Bronner's soaps, K & R for this OP. mother earth Apr 2015 #35

Good one. I do support Dr. Bronner. There is a great documentary somewhere I've seen. nm rhett o rick Apr 2015 #36

I also use buycott marym625 Apr 2015 #37

I am going to add Driscoll's berries based on this article rhett o rick Apr 2015 #38

King Arthur Flour is employee-owned, environmentally friendly & more. mother earth May 2015 #40

Powell Books are in my hometown and they are awesome. Paka May 2015 #41

I have been there a number of times. I love the Pearl Dist. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #43