My trip to walmart, is walmart changing it's act?
I was amazed at the quality of produce they had, While some might have other options. there are only 3 supermarkets near me. The Whole Foods is a bit away. The Publix is nearby. However at Wal-mart, they had mayer lemons for 2.50 for 3lb. Publix 3 lemons for 1.99. Other veggies were labeled as locally sourced.
Still, when I go, I just want to flee as soon as possible.
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Now, even with a wal-mart nearby and and WF about 15mins away. They're opening back up.
Although not in winter. But when corn, and tomato and peach season swings in; they're packed.
Also, Gary Hirshberg CEO of Stonyfield (organic) Yogurt was the first major organic player to get into Walmart. He took a lot of heat for it. (By the way, he stepped down as CEO Jan. 12)
As much as I hate to admit it, when I have been traveling in the mid-west and some places in the south, Walmart has been the best go to place for healthy foods. Costco is carrying more organic now, also.
I don't know if it is a matter of giving in, as allans says. I have issues with Whole Foods also - farm raised salmon, costs etc. But if you don't have a lot of choices you take what is there.
Walmart isn't the best corporate place to shop. However, like you say, it can be only game in town. Is this good for local people...probably no, but maybe yes.
But in places I travel to, even in a "Mayberry" idealistic world...there would be nothing. You're not going to find a Whole foods in bumfark Alabama, or even a veggie stand 'out of season'. Yet those stands, still exist on the road side (in season). And do quite well, and locals purchase those foods. But can't find siriachi sauce except at wal-mart. (that surprised me too).
The meat and fish there is really bad (well low quality non-local) tho IMHO. I was just surprised that the local one near me, is purchasing local veggies, in mass..and isn't this the goal for 'fresh food' to the table items. Or is 'fresh food to the table' is something only a certain class of people should enjoy?
I would think they if weren't making a profit selling to wal-mart for their local food they wouldn't do it.
Tho, we do all know how much profit goes to the store (even Whole Foods)..instead of the suppliers.
The road side stands here are great, but not year round. I'll purchase local from them when available.
However, the quanities are far too much for me as a just being me and partner in the home.
I'll can/freeze something. And roadside stands is were we get corn in the summer.
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The publix supermarket has much better meats, and the whole food is best for seafood. It just surprised me that they were locally sourcing veggies, sweet onions, winter veggies..and some fruits. (Well, if you call california clementines, more 'local' than Publix far more expensive ones shipped over seas from spain, as fruits are well out of season here)