ab3c/1249005346-meat_case.jpgThe Wild Oats/Whole Foods transition was completed in October 2008. We checked in for an update.

In addition to more seating for in-store dining, Whole Foods carries products from more than 22 local producersโ€ฆ and not just fruits and veggies. โ€œWe have local cheese, raw food, body care, and honey,โ€ says Liza Burke, the marketing team leader at the store. โ€œAnd we are actively seeking additional local producers.โ€œ Customers curious about the origin of local products can review a map that is located at the front of the store.

While the fundamental core values of the two merged stores are similar, some differences remain.