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> next article we'll see a comment proclaiming how "Big Grocery" prices unhealthy foods too low, so now it's their fault. And here it comes: http://www.washing
by Strang 14y ago
> next article we'll see a comment proclaiming how "Big Grocery" prices unhealthy foods too low, so now it's their fault.
And here it comes: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/20/AR2011012001581.html http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01...
This is a backhanded attack on "Big Grocery." Wal-Mart is being "responsible" with an initiative "to offer more healthful foods and push its suppliers to do the same."
Of course, Wal-Mart's competitors can't afford to manhandle their suppliers at the same scale.
- mkr-hn 14y agoIt's not exactly the worst thing Wal-Mart does. Maybe now their employees will be able to afford the mental and physical strength to change or displace Wal-Mart.
- contingencies 14y agoPeople buy crap. They buy on taste, they buy on price, they buy on marketing. The problem, in fact, is the consumer. Demand will always be filled, and demand is not subject to law. Here in China, I witnessed a commercial, western-style, pre-packaged apple juice drink yesterday that was sold for 6元 (just under 1USD) for 500mL. On further inspection, it contained 10% 'real' apple juice (which could mean anything...), some artificial flavoring and colouring, glucose syrup, aspartame, and preservatives. They must be making a killing: it was 90% water. Health impact? People used to drink tea - you be the judge.