Most fruits and vegetables sold in the grocery store were harvested unripe (and often tasteless) so that they would last the days and weeks between harvesting and purchase.įigure 14.13 Pallets of fruit being loaded on deck for shipment overseas. Instead, mainstream grocery stores most often stock foods imported across long distances. While there are now hothouse businesses growing year-round fruits and vegetables, affordability often prohibits everyone from having access to fresh, ripe foods. Most often, what people choose to eat is based on underlying structures that determine availability and cost. But food is a global commodity marketed by transnational corporations, health institutes, advertising campaigns, and subtle and not-so-subtle cultural messaging through global media such as movies, television, and online video. Most people, when they think about food, consider it a local, individual choice based on personal preferences and economic possibilities.
Describe the impacts of globalization on food and food diversity.By the end of this section, you will be able to:
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