You just described exactly how everyone in an ideal free market should behave. Fruit is a tough one though: there are many hidden costs in providing it at scal

You just described exactly how everyone in an ideal free market should behave. Fruit is a tough one though: there are many hidden costs in providing it at scale. The 7 year waiting period is huge; add cost of the land, picking, transport, and spoilage. Fruit are fragile and stay fresh for a very short time. There’s a reason fruit companies have tiny margins: here are the numbers for Fresh Del Monte: https://valustox.com/FDP https://valustox.com/FDP