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A lot of this is on us (the consumers). If they put produce on the shelves that isn't perfect, we don't buy it. So, it gets wasted. Either
We can't entirely blame the supermarkets for this, though they absolutely deserve some of the blame. Having the ability to buy an apple with a bruise on it for a fraction of the price of the perfect apple is both good for the environment and a way to help address the rising cost of living.
Not sure they'd go for it, as they care more about the loss of the sale of that perfect apple than they do about the food waste.
it's been a weird chicken/egg situation. When I was a kid, weird shaped veggies were nbd, shit came out of the dirt, what did you expect.
Meanwhile hubs (7 years younger) freaks at a two legged carrot because he's never seen produce that wasn't standardised to a catalogue.
Personally I don't much care how it looks. In fact with bananas and apples in particular, I find the more "perfect" examples are often the least flavourful.
But I will avoid bruised product. If there are noticeable soft spots, it's staying on the shelf.
Of course you will. You are looking at two items, both costing the same price ($x/kg). One is in fantastic condition and one looks less-than-fantastic.
It's just human nature that you'll take the pristine product. Why on earth would you pay the same amount for an inferior product?
Right but my point was that for me it's not just one that looks less-than-fantastic. It's one that might even look better but actually is inferior. Bruises in fruit & veggies actually affect the flavour/texture of the food.
Woolies did do a good thing by bagging up the less perfect looking fruit/veggies and selling that separately cheaper. I'm assuming Coles does the same.
I don't think I've ever seen an "odd bunch" veggie that i wouldn't be happy to pick off the shelf, but I've seen plenty on the shelf I wouldn't pick
they seem more like weird shaped veggies than minor damage. and nit a whole lot cheaper either
Yeah, same at the market. At the end of the market day they'll wrap everything up that's left and sell it by the kilo.