Maybe things are different in the UK, but in the US the only people with the time and money to be as choosy as you seem to be are the very privileged. Millions

Maybe things are different in the UK, but in the US the only people with the time and money to be as choosy as you seem to be are the very privileged. Millions of people barely have their heads above water and they'll take the most efficient (in terms of time and money) calories they can get. Having the time to do the kinds of vetting you seem to do is a privilege itself. I hope the day comes where everyone has the means to be this conscious of their food, however, as I agree with your motivations (at least insofar as I understand them in an online post :P).