> I find it funny that when you drill down, the only supposed quality decrease is in the "freshness" of produce and meat I mean, these "subjective" things are

> I find it funny that when you drill down, the only supposed quality decrease is in the "freshness" of produce and meat I mean, these "subjective" things are basically the only thing Whole Foods has going for it. Every grocery store chain stocks "natural/organic/wellness" brands now, most at cheaper prices than Whole Foods. The quality of the produce is essentially the only reason to shop there.