SAMPLE LETTER TO SUPERMARKET MANAGEMENT:

Cut and paste the text below into your word processing program so that you can personalize the letter.

Store Name
date
Name of manager
Store management

Dear__________________________,

I am a loyal shopper and I am writing today to ask that your supermarket eliminate the use of genetically engineered (GE) ingredients in you store brand products. Your cus-tomers shop in your stores because we expect high quality foods that are good for our families. The continued use of GE ingredients in your store brands undermines my con-fidence in the quality of your products.

I am concerned about GE foods because… in this paragraph describe in your own words why you are concerned. For instance: corporate control of the food supply, genetic con-tamination of organic crops, human health risks, lack of choice, etc. In response to the threat of GE foods, I urge you to do the right thing and remove genet-ically engineered ingredients from your store brand products. By making this commit-ment your store would be protecting the health of your customers and the environment. Three national chains, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods and Wild Oats, have already made this commitment.

I am deeply disappointed that supermarket name has so far failed to take action to pro-tect its customers from these unlabeled GE foods. Since I do not want to buy genetically engineered foods, I hope that you will eliminate GE ingredients in your store brand products so I can feel confident about shopping in your store.

Sincerely,
(your name and address)