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by scotty79 721 days ago
Since we have food production mostly figured out and we don't need any new production optimizations do we really need food production to remain the domain of free market?

Maybe governments should set up production of healthy convenient packaged food and give it away for free. Then gradually ban businesses from selling the worst products.
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nradov 721 days ago
Socialized food production inevitably leads to shortages and famines. Governments can't be trusted with something as important as food.
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scotty79 721 days ago
Technology advanced a ton since the last time it happened. And food making is no longer that lucrative. Other industries give more opportunities for corruption.

Besides, I don't advocate for nationalising entire food production. Just carving out small segment that by design operates at a loss because it acts altruistically not with market ruthlesness towards consumers.

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aziaziazi 721 days ago
It can be trusted as well/bad as for water, electricity, security…

It about quality food being vital for everybody, not about importance. A public “default food package“ could have a big impact for many families health. The private options can stay , regulated, as well as for water, electricity and safety.

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