Companies Large and Small

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I used to be very vigilant about supporting smaller companies that

were either exclusively veggie oriented or strongly headed that way

(Amy's for example). I still try to support smaller companies that

are trying to keep themselves alfoat among the bigger conglomerates.

I also try to support local companies that offer veggie alternative

wherever possible.

I think that there are many strong small veggie companies and

vegetarians and vegans are very loyal shoppers. We trust the vegan

label and know it is a drudgery to read every ingredient on an item

that says " vegetarian " , fearful that it might contain casein, whey,

and other things non-vegan. I realize that in these economic times

it is hard for small companies to thrive and many times larger

companies will take these smaller companies " under their collective

wings " . I know that it is usually a money thing. Companies that are

large and trying to stay diversified will oftentimes absorb companies

on the fringe to help them gain some foothold in specific markets

that they normally wouldn't have a chance in. This benefits the

larger company with diversity and the smaller with financial

security. With the recent popularity of soy and its benefits, we've

seen many new soy products pop up. My views have moderated over the

last year or so and I take the stance that Paul has put forth. We

must try to support the smaller companies. However, in supporting

the veggie/vegan portions of the larger ones, we are casting our vote

with one of the most powerful things we have: our money.