The Secret Life of Groceries: The Dark Miracle of the American Supermarket
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Book Overview
"A deeply curious and evenhanded report on our national appetites." --The New York Times
In the tradition of Fast Food Nation and The Omnivore's Dilemma, an extraordinary investigation into the human lives at the heart of the American grocery store The miracle of the supermarket has never been more apparent. Like the doctors and nurses who care for the sick, suddenly the men and women who stock...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0553459414
ISBN13:9780553459418
Release Date:November 2021
Publisher:Avery Publishing Group
Length:336 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.4" x 8.2"
Customer Reviews
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A sobering look into our food supply chain
Published by Jan , 2 years ago
Benjamin Lorr deeply embeds himself into the supermarket supply chain to figure out where our food comes from. And at what cost. The book casts a wide net, talking about the origin of the supermarket, and then following with an in-depth investigation of the trucking industry, fishing industry (Shrimp in particular) and the cutthroat fight by food entrepreneurs for retail space on shelves. It's a great book that investigates what our desire for premium products (meat, fish, fresh fruits/vegetables) at bargain price has created. Highly recommend - 5/5
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