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Re:Supermarket vegetables now 5-40% lower in nutrients than ... by jwilliams on Saturday March 14, 2009 @05:29PM (#516191)
+ supermarkets tend to value longevity, ability to store, hardiness, appearance... This has led to gradual section of (say) tomatoes that can survive transport the best, but don't necessarily have the best flavour or nutrition.

My parents have a property and grow a lot of their own food - and the taste difference just blows me away sometimes.

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Re:Supermarket vegetables now 5-40% lower in nutrients than ... by anamax on Sunday March 15, 2009 @02:03AM (#516662)
> supermarkets tend to value longevity, ability to store, hardiness, appearance

Supermarkets value what is profitable. You know, the difference between what people will pay for something and what it costs to provide said something.

People pay more for appearance. In store shelf-life reduces costs and post-purchase shelf-life increases buying and reduces angry customers and returns. etc.

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