On Fri, 2 Dec 2016 16:10:31 -0500, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>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.

I saw that article when it came out early in the year. It is
certainly true. I think it is probably a tough sell.
Janet US