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Given that the co-op is effectivly owned by its shoppers (members) and Waitrose is owned by its staff (partners) that would be the closest to one that gives their profits to a good cause.
In general co-op and Waitrose probably sell themselves as being the most "ethical" with their products and Sainsbury's isn't too bad. But in terms of treatment of staff and pay I think few places pay or treat their staff excellantly.1 -
If I messaged say the company and asked them sort what there vision or ethical ish ideal is . Would they email back ? Or you reckon they just go o delete lol or lie ?
🤷♂️ I know am asking very odd questions but sometimes you just gotta0 -
jon81uk said:Given that the co-op is effectivly owned by its shoppers (members) and Waitrose is owned by its staff (partners) that would be the closest to one that gives their profits to a good cause.
In general co-op and Waitrose probably sell themselves as being the most "ethical" with their products and Sainsbury's isn't too bad. But in terms of treatment of staff and pay I think few places pay or treat their staff excellantly.1 -
LightKnow said:If I messaged say the company and asked them sort what there vision or ethical ish ideal is . Would they email back ? Or you reckon they just go o delete lol or lie ?
🤷♂️ I know am asking very odd questions but sometimes you just gottaWaitrose
https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/content/about-us/our-farming
Sainsbury’s
https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/sustainability/better-for-everyone/animal-welfare
can probably find similar pages for others if you want to2 -
I'm sure several supermarket chains have benefitted from some form of handout/incentive from central funds over the years. Well done to the Co op for virtue signalling for well over 150 years...........
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jon81uk said:LightKnow said:If I messaged say the company and asked them sort what there vision or ethical ish ideal is . Would they email back ? Or you reckon they just go o delete lol or lie ?
🤷♂️ I know am asking very odd questions but sometimes you just gottaWaitrose
https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/content/about-us/our-farming
Sainsbury’s
https://www.about.sainsburys.co.uk/sustainability/better-for-everyone/animal-welfare
can probably find similar pages for others if you want toThanks, that probably good way start. I do search on others too0 -
Why do quality of fruit or vegetables vary a fair amount amongst markets?
e.g. I bought oranges , blueberries and strawberries from separate supermarket
ones oranges was juciy and rich but other one felt like there were outdated or not looked after . Hard and weird dry taste
blueberries one place it taste like perfume and there decent size but other place they have sweet taste but looked weak or dulled
same with strawberry one place there huge with flavour but other place it just normal size but has more juice to it
should they really vary like this ?0 -
LightKnow said:Why do quality of fruit or vegetables vary a fair amount amongst markets?
e.g. I bought oranges , blueberries and strawberries from separate supermarket
ones oranges was juciy and rich but other one felt like there were outdated or not looked after . Hard and weird dry taste
blueberries one place it taste like perfume and there decent size but other place they have sweet taste but looked weak or dulled
same with strawberry one place there huge with flavour but other place it just normal size but has more juice to it
should they really vary like this ?
The variety - Braeburn apples are different to Cox, for example but supermarkets don't often seperate varieties of other fruit just print on the pack which one it is.
Where it is grown - different regions produce different flavours, the soil type, water softness and stuff will make a difference. Also different varieties grow better/worse in different areas/countries.
How long since picking - flavour deteriates, but people want to eat somethings out of season so many are chilled and stored.
Stock control in the store, not damaging items and removing older stock from shelves at the right time.
For your strawberries it is likely the variety that determined the size/flavour.
Oranges could be the time taken since picking or stock control.
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jon81uk said:LightKnow said:Why do quality of fruit or vegetables vary a fair amount amongst markets?
e.g. I bought oranges , blueberries and strawberries from separate supermarket
ones oranges was juciy and rich but other one felt like there were outdated or not looked after . Hard and weird dry taste
blueberries one place it taste like perfume and there decent size but other place they have sweet taste but looked weak or dulled
same with strawberry one place there huge with flavour but other place it just normal size but has more juice to it
should they really vary like this ?
The variety - Braeburn apples are different to Cox, for example but supermarkets don't often seperate varieties of other fruit just print on the pack which one it is.
Where it is grown - different regions produce different flavours, the soil type, water softness and stuff will make a difference. Also different varieties grow better/worse in different areas/countries.
How long since picking - flavour deteriates, but people want to eat somethings out of season so many are chilled and stored.
Stock control in the store, not damaging items and removing older stock from shelves at the right time.
For your strawberries it is likely the variety that determined the size/flavour.
Oranges could be the time taken since picking or stock control.Thanks for the explanation.Here i was thinking of something abit more bizarre 😅
much appreciated for everyone’s help too0 -
Re: fruit and veg, in my gap year, I graded fruit and veg when it arrived at a distribution centre, from Europe and also graded strawberries for M&S on a farm. I was taught that if anyone had a query about produce they were handling, there were different standards for each supermarket and I had to accept or reject, depending on the supermarket. What would pass for Tesco, wouldn't pass for Waitrose or M&S.
Supermarkets may claim that their ordinary non Finest/Best fruit & veg is great, but I was dealing with the reality.
I pay more for organic veg, but most of it is only Class 2, because the producers won't waste food because it has cosmetic blemishes.
French supermarkets won't be allowed to waste food. I think that comes in in January. It's a French law, not an EU law.2
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