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Re:Obesity and Overweight Prevalence for the U.S by Isamu on Friday February 23, 2018 @03:04PM (#16449015)
Shelf space at the stores seems to be shifting more toward prepared and semi-prepared foods. This comes at a cost of more carbs, sugar, etc. I interpret this trend as consumer choice, that people are preferring to spend less time cooking and preparing meals.

If you have a strong food culture that demands fresh ingredients (Italy) then the prices may follow.

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Re:Obesity and Overweight Prevalence for the U.S by DrScump on Friday February 23, 2018 @03:11PM (#16449092)
Not shelf space -- shelf placement.

An entire new science of how people shop developed in the past few decades. The centermost aisles are prime territory. So, the higher-margin, fast-turnover items get center aisles and medium height (easily seen) shelves. Wholesalers actually pay for placement rights for things like chips and soda -- that's why they are organized by brand rather than product.

Produce gets moved to one end of the store (generally the end nearest the main entrance because produce is low priority for shoplifters.

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