Re:Supermarket vegetables now 5-40% lower in nutrients than ...
by anamax on Sunday March 15, 2009 @02:03AM
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> 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.
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.