Peter Roy, Past President of Whole Food Company of New Orleans, which was not only where Nan and Tracy met, but would go on to merge with Whole Foods Market of Austin to become the largest retailer of natural and organic products in the world. Peter Roy has been pivotal in creating the natural foods industry as we know it today. Second only to Jane and Bob Parati, Peter has also been an enduring friend and influence in the life of our host. Here is the story of Whole Foods, Peter, Nan and a rouge salad with blue cheese dressing, that landed Nan, eventually, at Jazz Fest.
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