On 12/2/2016 2:52 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sat, 03 Dec 2016 06:46:09 +1100, Jeßus > wrote:
>
> snip
>>
>> We are lucky here in Tasmania, anything local is clean and safe. The
>> only problem sometimes is the export markets seem to take precedence
>> over the local market and sometimes you have to pay more than you
>> should have to. Fortunately I have enough friends who are keen
>> fishermen, so I get fresh seafood here and there for nix.
>
> I think that is true of any agricultural spot. The finest goes to
> export or supermarkets. Locals must shop farmer's markets or have an
> in with someone.
> Janet US
>

In the case of produce, sometimes the finest isn't. The supermarkets
like appearance but some deformed fruits and veggies sometimes have the
best flavor.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ma...te-statistics/
How ‘Ugly’ Fruits and Vegetables Can Help Solve World Hunger
About a third of the planet’s food goes to waste, often because of its
looks. That’s enough to feed two billion people.
Every year some six billion pounds of U.S. fruits and vegetables go
unharvested or unsold, often for aesthetic reasons.