Wal-mart goes organic !?

Apparently Wal-Mart are about to go into organic food, so I guess that Asda can't be far behind in the UK. It is one of those genuinely crisis moments balanced between danger and opportunity:

The potential for big agriculture to destroy the integrity of organic farming stirs valid concern. ... Nevertheless, ... big business can have positive effects on the world. In an ideal scenario, Wal-Mart ought to be able to use their might for advancing better farming practices, encouraging healthier eating habits, and increasing access to organic food for low-income families.

I'm cautiously hopeful, actually. Though the issues about the buying power of supermarkets are still there too and could undermine the organic endeavour.
WorldChanging: Another World Is Here: Wal-Mart Going Organic?:
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