Bye-bye Greengrocers

The Daily Telegraph reports that nearly 3,000 greengrocers have closed in the past decade in UK.

The newspaper said that shoppers have
been left considerably worse off, with the price of fruit and
vegetables 45% more expensive in supermarkets compared with the same
produce at a traditional grocer. Rose Prince, a food writer and
campaigner for local shops is quoted as saying, "Not only is it
a tragedy that British high streets have lost so many greengrocers in
recent years, it has led to a marked decline in competition. Without
vibrant greengrocers, supermarkets can get away with charging far
more for their fresh fruit and vegetables”.