The Austin-headquartered company, which is known for selling only products free of hydrogenated fats and preservatives, has a loyal customer base among people who want to eat healthier and don't mind a higher price tag. But will people start to shop elsewhere in light of these changes?
Here's what you need to know: the Amazon-owned company joins countless other grocers like Acme, ShopRite, Wegmans and Costco in limiting the number of meat products customers can buy at a time. The shortage comes as a result of meat plant closures due to workers falling ill with COVID-19. Companies like Tyson have been candid about their struggle to keep workers safe AND supply the nation's meat.
On the mask side, Whole Foods is also not the only chain to institute this policy in light of CDC and state-to-state health guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still recommending that people wear a face mask or face covering when out in public as of press time. Costco recently made the same change in their stores. Sure, people weren't happy about it, but we're all making some concessions in this global health crisis.