There has been a trend away from open racks of vegetables in the Giant
and other US supermarkets. Doubtless, it is convenient for the stores
and may reduce spoilage and increase profits. However, as a senior whose
appetite has diminished and who, to his regret now lives alone, it has
become apparent to me that sealed packaging constitutes a hidden price
increase. The packages, especially bean sprouts and snow peas that do
not freeze well, generally contain enough for a meal for a family of
four and thus, for me, the excess is often wasted since I am disinclined
to eat the same thing on successive days.

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Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

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