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by dj_mc_merlin 254 days ago
> If consumers actually want unique local flavors an non-frozen foods, and are willing to pay a premium for it, sysco would have never gotten a foothold.

This is rooted in the assumption that capitalism provides what people want, rather than the worst that they will still accept. Endlessly cutting costs and then blaming the tastes of the consumer is why people put out anti-corporation pieces like the original video. That is not to say that Sysco is not operating logically.. but if the best move in a system leads to an unfavourable outcome for those that should benefit from it, then the system itself is the problem. Or another way to phrase it: there is a reason why that video resonated with many people that goes beyond trying to blame others for your problems.
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gruez 254 days ago
>This is rooted in the assumption that capitalism provides what people want, rather than the worst that they will still accept.

Can you really say people "want" more expensive/unique/non-frozen food when they choose the cheap one every time? It's like with flights. People complain about how shitty flying is, but most people are also sorting by price and buying the cheapest.

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nemomarx 254 days ago
I think it's kind of a lemon market effect. I could pay 50 more for a flight but how do I know I'll have more leg room anyway? Maybe they'll just upcharge me. Same for restaurants if you're a traveler and don't have time to get familiar with the reputation.

You can go off marketing, but every place will try to present it's food as unique and well crafted even if it's premade.

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gruez 254 days ago
>but how do I know I'll have more leg room anyway?

google flights literally has a legroom indicator.

>Maybe they'll just upcharge me.

the common upchargeable items (eg. baggage) can either be found on google flights, or are easily searchable.

>Same for restaurants if you're a traveler and don't have time to get familiar with the reputation.

That's basically a perennial problem with tourist trap restaurants, no need to invoke "enshittification" or corporation bashing.

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