Material World: Yogurt Battle Puts Big Food Struggles on Display (1)

An employee stocks yogurt for sale on the opening day of the 365 by Whole Foods Market store in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Whole Foods Market Inc., plans to open 10 of the grocery stores in 2017 with a focus on everyday low prices and convenience. — An employee stocks yogurt for sale on the opening day of the 365 by Whole Foods Market store in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. Whole Foods Market Inc., plans to open 10 of the grocery stores in 2017 with a focus on everyday low prices and convenience.Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/

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By Jennifer Kaplan and Craig Giammona

October 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM UTC

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October 31, 2017 at 4:34 PM UTC

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