4765 Voltaire Street, San Diego, CA 92107

Website: http://www.obpeoplesfood.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceanbeachpeoples
Owner:
General Manager: Nancy Casady
Founded in: 1971
Organic Sales: Overall store sales are 95% or more.
Annual Sales: More than $10 million a year.


GMO Practices
Manufacturer Communication
Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market promotes and emphasizes products that are nutritious, organically-grown, cruelty-free and produced in an environmentally sound manner. Manufacturers are informed that all products purchased by the co-op need to be either organic or have an affidavit certifying that products are GMO-free. The co-op takes the substantiated claims of the manufacturer (either a written document or label designation) and any certification from the non GMO project. The store's current GE policy states: " Under current conditions no product can be guaranteed to be GE free. While organic growers cannot control random pollination, they do begin with non-GE seed. We believe planting organic seeds is the best practice for healthy people and a healthy planet. When soy, corn, or canola is a primary ingredient in a new product, it must be organic. Non-organic soy, corn, canola or sugar beets in any product must be certified as non-genetically engineered."
Product Removal Process
The co-op is diligent in keeping GMO products out of the store, any products containing GMO ingredients that are identified are removed from the store.
Labeling
Products are either labeled organic, Non-GMO Project verified or have an affidavit certifying the product is GMO-free. Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market donated $5,000 to support Prop 37, the California initiative to label GMOs. Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market is a Non-GMO Project Participating Retailer.
Dennis Sanders says
I need to try this store, I have heard really good things from others about this store.
Pam Hayward says
Congratulations on being named one of the Top 10 Right to Know Grocers contest, sponsored by the Organic Consumers Association. I have been a long time member and voted for you in this campaign. I can always trust what I buy at OB People Coop! Thanks for your efforts!
Pam Hayward