> packaging costs aren’t even visible. So the idea that packaging it in shrink wrap to avoid spoilage and transport of more apples actually seems to make sense?

> packaging costs aren’t even visible. So the idea that packaging it in shrink wrap to avoid spoilage and transport of more apples actually seems to make sense? a) that's per kilogram, and probably not with each apple packaged individually and in plastic b) plastic is inexpensive, but its true cost is not reflected in its price due to externalities (and emissions are not the only one) So ... it's not easy to answer. My point was that whether food is sourced locally or shipped (not flown) from afar may not be the main factor to consider.